Expert Crawl Space and Foundation Waterproofing and Repair Services in Hartfield, VA

If you've noticed your crawl space floods when there are heavy rains or you've got cracks in the foundation, you know this can be a real issue. JB Design is here to provide assistance when there is any kind of crawl space humidity, foundation settlement, or bowed foundation wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that we stand behind. We have a team of experts in the Hartfield area that are trained to properly evaluate your problem to implement a unique solution to that problem that will ensure your home is properly protected. When we install a crawl space moisture mitigation system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of industry experience and trusted products.

It is very important that if you find a problem with your crawl space or foundation that you contact an experienced repair company. We recommend this due to there are quite a few potentially dangerous problems that will accompany these issues including mildew, weakened structure, and even catastrophic foundation damage. It doesn't matter if you are needing our foundation repair services to stabilize your foundation, or crawl space services to prevent mildew growth in the crawl space, our team is here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In the greater Virginia Beach area, there are many homes that were built with crawl space areas in addition to basements. As long as there have been crawl spaces, they were constructed with open vents which was intended to increase fresh air flow through the space and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. The vents allow water to enter the space when it rains or snows and the vents prevent proper evaporation which causes the humidity levels to stay high which can harbor the growth of mildew. We have found that up to ½ of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so having the space protected from the elements and controlling excess humidity can improve the overall air quality in your home.

JB Design has been working with crawl spaces since we opened our doors and we know the best way to close them off and control the humidity. We do this using a process called encapsulation which is the installation of a thick liner or vapor barrier, occasionally installed with insulation products, which are sturdy plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as vent covers and a heavy duty door that can close off the area totally and prevent any excess moisture from entering. This will also prevent critters and animals from moving in your crawl space which will keep any items there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once the crawl space is protected, if you need it we can install a series of floor jacks to repair sagging floors above the crawl space.

Structural Foundation Repair

The homes foundation is easily one of the most important areas of the home. It not only supports the home itself but it also forms the basement walls. If you have any foundation problems, they will generally present themselves as stair stepping cracks in the brickwork, horizontal cracks that run along the foundation or across basement walls. You may also notice that the doors will get stuck or there may be cracks at the corners of them. While these problems may not seem critical at first, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and it is important to have an expert evaluate the foundation for specific problems to determine if a repair needs to be performed.

It is good that the most common foundation problems are caused by similar things and our team is very good at noticing these problems. We can implement a repair product that is for your exact issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If there is a settling foundation, we can implement a series of foundation piers to stabilize the foundation. Depending on how bad it is and where it is, we will use either helical piers or push piers. Both types are very strong and can stabilize your foundation.

Contact Us

If you would like more information about the services above, feel free to fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and set up a meeting with one of our experts.