Professional Foundation and Crawl Space Services in Jamestown, VA
If you've noticed your crawl space has excess water during heavy rains or you have cracks along the foundation, you know there may be a serious problem. Our team is ready to help when there is any kind of crawl space flooding, foundation settlement, or bowing foundation wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that our team stands behind. We have a team of experts in the Jamestown area that are trained to properly evaluate your problem to come up with a unique solution to that problem that will ensure your home is properly protected. When our team installs a crawl space moisture control system or a repair solution, it is strengthened by years of industry experience and trusted products.
It is critical that once you see a problem with your foundation or crawl space that you reach out to an experienced repair company. We say this as there are some potentially dangerous problems that can arise with these issues such as mildew, reduced structural integrity, and even catastrophic foundation damage. No matter if you are in need of our foundation repair products to prevent your home from sinking, or crawl space services to control mildew growth in the crawl space, our experts are here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In Jamestown, there are many homes that were built with crawl spaces in addition to basements. As long as there have been crawl spaces, they were created with vents which was intended to increase fresh air flow into the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. Having open vents allows water to enter the space when it rains or snows and the vents hinder airflow which results in the humidity level staying too high which can foster the growth of mildew. Up to ½ of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so ensuring this area is protected from the outside and controlling excess humidity can increase the overall air quality in your home.
Our team has been helping customers with their 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 known as encapsulation which is the installation of a thick liner or vapor barrier, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, which are strong plastic and vinyl sheets as well as covers to close off existing vents and a heavy duty door that can close off the area totally and stop any unwanted moisture from entering. Encapsulation will also stop bugs and animals from getting 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 can install a series of sagging floor jacks to level sinking floors in your home.
Structural Foundation Repair
The homes foundation 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. When you've got foundation problems, usually, they will present themselves as stair-step cracks in the outside brickwork, long cracks that run the length of the foundation or along basement walls. You may also notice 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 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 installed.
Thankfully, many foundation problems are caused by similar things and our experts are very good at evaluating those problems. We can implement a repair product intended for your specific problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you've got a settling foundation, we can 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 are very strong and can stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you would like to talk to someone about the services above, don't hesitate to fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and schedule a meeting with one of our experts.