Expert Foundation and Crawl Space Waterproofing and Repair Services in Jamestown, VA
Whether your home has excess water when there are extended rains or there are long cracks along the foundation, you already know there could be a real issue. JB Design is ready to assist when there is any kind of crawl space humidity, sinking foundation, or buckling basement wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that we stand behind. We have a team of experts in Jamestown that are trained to properly investigate your home and evaluate your problem and come up with a specialized solution for your problem that will ensure your home is safe and protected. When we install a crawl space moisture control system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of experience and trusted products.
It is critical that if you see a problem with your foundation or crawl space that you get in touch with an experienced repair company. We recommend this as there are quite a few additional issues that can accompany these issues including mildew, weakened structure, and even catastrophic foundation damage. It doesn't matter if you are in need of our foundation repair services to stabilize your foundation, or crawl space services to control humidity below the home, our experts are here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In our area, many of the homes are built with crawl space areas in addition to basements. For many years, these were created with 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 during rain and snow storms and then it never leaves which results in the humidity level staying too high which can harbor the growth of mildew. Up to half of the air in your home can come up through the crawl space so ensuring the crawl space is protected from the elements and keeping the humidity levels low will improve the overall air quality in your home.
We have been working with crawl spaces as long as we have been in business and we know the best way to seal them off and control the humidity. We do this using a method called encapsulation which is the installation of a series of vapor barriers, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, which are thick plastic and vinyl sheets as well as covers to close off existing vents and a heavy duty door that will close off the area totally and prevent any excess moisture from entering. Closing the area will also prevent bugs 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 the crawl space is closed off, if you need it we will install a system of floor jacks to lift sagging floors in your home.
Structural Foundation Repair
The foundation of your home is quite possibly one of, if not the, most important parts. It not only holds the building itself but it also forms the basement walls. If you've got foundation problems, normally they will present themselves as stair-step cracks in the outside brickwork, cracks that run along the foundation or along basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that the windows or doors will get stuck or even cracks at the corners of them. While these issues may not seem serious at first, they are all indicative of a sinking or settling foundation and they should be evaluated by an expert for particular problems and determine if a repair needs to be performed.
Thankfully, the most common foundation problems stem from similar issues and our experts are very good at noticing those issues. We can implement a repair product that is for your exact issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you have a sloping foundation, we will implement a system 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 of piers are very strong and are able to stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you would like more information about the solutions above, don't hesitate to fill out the form on our contact us page or give us a call at 757-367-5924 and schedule a meeting with a member of our team.