Trusted Crawl Space and Foundation Services in Hartfield, VA

If your home has excess water during heavy rains or you have long cracks in your foundation, you know there could be a real problem. Our experts are ready to provide assistance when your home has any kind of crawl space moisture, foundation settlement, or buckling foundation wall problem. Our team uses time tested products and methods that our team stands behind. We have a team of professionals in the Hartfield area that are trained to correctly evaluate your problem to create a unique solution to that problem that will keep your home properly protected. When we install a crawl space moisture control system or a repair solution, it is strengthened by years of experience and trusted products.

It is crucial that as soon as you see a problem with your crawl space or foundation that you contact a trusted repair company. We recommend this as there are a number of potentially dangerous issues that will arise with these issues including mildew, weakened structure, and even catastrophic foundation damage. No matter if you're in need of our foundation repair products to prevent your home from sinking, or crawl space services to prevent unnecessary damage under your home, our professionals are here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In our area, many of the homes are built with crawl space areas and not basements. For many years, these were built with open vents which was intended to increase air flow into the space and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. Having open vents allows water to get in when it rains or snows and the vents hinder airflow which results in the humidity level staying too high which can facilitate the growth of mildew. Up to 50% of the air in your home can come up through the crawl space so ensuring the crawl space is closed off from the elements and controlling excess humidity can improve the overall air quality in your home.

JB Design has been enclosing crawl spaces since 1995 and we know the most efficient way to close them off and control the humidity. This is done using a method known as encapsulation which is the installation of a thick liner or vapor barrier, occasionally installed with insulation products, and are sturdy plastic and vinyl sheets as well as vent covers and a heavy duty door that can close off the area completely and prevent any unwanted moisture from entering. Closing the area will also prevent rodents and animals from moving in your crawl space which will help keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once your crawl space is encapsulated, if you need it we can install a system of floor jacks to stabilize sloping floors above the crawl space.

Structural Foundation Repair

Your homes foundation is quite possibly one of the most important parts. It not only holds the home itself but it also creates the basement walls. When you've got foundation problems, they will generally show themselves as stair stepping cracks in your brickwork, cracks that run the length of the foundation or along basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that your windows or doors will not open or close easily or there may be cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these issues seem problematic when you notice them, they are all indicative of a sinking or settling foundation which should be looked at by a professional for particular problems to determine what type of a repair needs to be in place.

It is good that the most common foundation problems stem from similar issues and our team is very good at spotting those issues. We can utilize a repair product intended for your exact problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If the problem is a uneven foundation, we can install a system of foundation piers to stabilize the foundation. The location and amount of sinking will determine if we use helical or push piers. Both are very strong and can stabilize your foundation.

Contact Us

If you are interested in any of the products above, please fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and schedule a meeting with a member of our team.