Expert Foundation and Crawl Space Services in Ivor, VA

When your crawl space floods during extended rains or there are cracks along your foundation, you already know this can be a real problem. Our team is ready to assist when you have any kind of crawl space humidity, foundation settlement, or bowed basement wall problem. Our team uses time tested products and methods that we stand behind. We have a team of experts in Ivor that are trained to correctly evaluate your problem and come up with a specialized solution to that problem that will keep your home safe and protected. When our team installs a crawl space moisture control system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of industry experience and trusted products.

It is critical that if you've found a problem with your crawl space or foundation that you get in touch with an experienced repair company. We say this due to there are some potentially dangerous issues that will happen along with these issues such as mildew, structural damage, and even catastrophic foundation damage. If you need our foundation repair products to stabilize your foundation, or crawl space services to control water in the crawl space, our experts are here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In our area, there are many homes that are built with crawl spaces instead of basements. For a long time, these were built with vents which was intended to increase fresh air flow into the space and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. The vents allow water to get in during rain and snow storms and the vents hinder airflow which results in the humidity level staying too high which can foster the growth of mildew. Studies have shown that up to half of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so having the space protected from the elements and keeping the humidity levels low will increase the overall air quality in your home.

Our team has been encapsulating crawl spaces since we opened our doors and we know the best way to seal 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, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, which are heavy duty plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as vent covers and a sturdy door that will close off the area completely and stop any unwanted moisture from entering. Closing the area will also stop bugs and animals from settling in your crawl space which will help keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. After your crawl space is protected, if you need it we will install a series of sagging floor jacks to repair sagging floors above the crawl space.

Structural Foundation Repair

The homes foundation is easily one of the most important parts. It not only holds the structure itself but it also creates the basement walls. When you have any foundation problems, normally they will present themselves in the form of stair-step cracks in your outside brickwork, horizontal cracks that run the length of the foundation or across the basement walls. You may also notice that your windows will not open or close easily or there may be cracks at the corners of them. While these problems may not seem serious at first, each of them are indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and it is important to have an expert evaluate the foundation for specific problems and determine if a repair needs to be in place.

Thankfully, many foundation problems are caused by similar things and our experts are very good at evaluating those issues. We can implement a repair solution intended for your particular problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you've got a sloping foundation, we will implement a series of foundation piers to stabilize the foundation. We will install either push piers or helical piers, depending on where and how bad the sinking is. Both types are very strong and can help stabilize your foundation.

Contact Us

If you would like more information about the solutions above, please fill out the form on our contact us page or give us a call at 757-367-5924 and schedule a consultation with a member of our team.