Professional Crawl Space and Foundation Services in Ivor, VA
When your home floods when there are heavy rains or you've got long cracks in the foundation, you already know there may be a serious problem. Our experts are here to assist when there is any type of crawl space humidity, foundation settlement, or bowing basement wall problem. Our team uses time tested products and methods that our team stands behind. We have a team of experts in the Ivor area that are trained to properly investigate your home and evaluate your problem to create a unique solution to that problem that will ensure your home is properly protected. When our team implements a crawl space waterproofing system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of industry experience and trusted products.
It is critical that if you see a problem with the foundation or crawl space that you contact a trusted repair company. We say this because there are some potentially dangerous problems that can accompany these issues including mildew, reduced structural integrity, and even permanent foundation damage. No matter if you require our foundation repair products to stop foundation issues, or crawl space services to control humidity below the home, our team is here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In our area, there are many homes that were built with crawl spaces in addition to basements. For many years, these were created with vents to the outside where were intended to help air flow through the space and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. The vents allow water to get in when it rains or snows and the vents prevent proper evaporation which causes the humidity levels to stay high which can facilitate the growth of mildew. Studies have shown that up to ½ of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so having the space protected from the weather and controlling excess humidity will improve the overall air quality in your home.
We have been helping customers with their crawl spaces since we opened our doors and we know the best way to close them off and control excess humidity. We do this using a process known as encapsulation which is the installation of a series of vapor barriers, occasionally installed with insulation products, and are heavy duty plastic and vinyl sheets as well as vent covers and a sturdy door that will seal the area totally and prevent any excess moisture from entering. This will also prevent pests and animals from getting in the crawl space which will keep any items there safe and allow you to use it for storage. After the crawl space is encapsulated, if you need it we will install a series of sagging floor jacks to level sinking floors in your home.
Structural Foundation Repair
Your foundation is easily one of the most important areas of the home. It not only holds the home itself but it also creates the basement walls. If there are foundation problems, usually, they will present themselves in the form of diagonal cracks in the brickwork, cracks that run along the foundation or across basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that the doors will stick when you open or close them or even cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these issues seem serious at first, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation which should be looked at by a professional for specific problems to determine what type of a repair needs to be performed.
It is good that many foundation problems stem from similar issues and our professionals are very good at tracking down these problems. We can implement a repair product intended for your exact problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If you've got a sloping foundation, we will implement a series of foundation piers to level the foundation. Depending on how bad it is and where it is, we will use either helical piers or push piers. Both types of piers are very strong and are able to stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you would like more information about the products above, feel free to fill out the form on our contact us page or give us a call at 757-367-5924 and organize a meeting with a member of our team.