Trusted Crawl Space and Foundation Services in Lackey, VA

If you've noticed your crawl space has excess water during heavy rains or you've got cracks along the foundation, you already know there could be a real issue. JB Design is here to assist when you've got any type of crawl space water, sinking foundation, or bowing foundation wall problem. We use methods and products that we have thoroughly tested over the years that our team stands behind. We have a team of professionals in the Lackey area that are trained to correctly investigate your home and evaluate your problem to implement a specific solution to that problem that will keep your home properly protected. When our team installs a crawl space waterproofing system or a repair solution, it is backed by years of industry experience and trusted products.

It is critical that as soon as you've seen an issue with the foundation or crawl space that you reach out to an experienced repair company. We recommend this due to there are some additional issues that can arise with these issues such as mildew, reduced structural integrity, and even catastrophic foundation damage. No matter if you are needing our foundation repair services to stabilize your foundation, or crawl space services to prevent damage to your floor joists, our professionals are here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In our area, many of the homes are built with crawl spaces instead of basements. For a long time, 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 the vents hinder airflow which causes the humidity levels to stay high which can foster the growth of mildew. We have found that up to half of the air in your home comes up through the crawl space so ensuring this area is closed off from the weather and keeping the humidity levels low can increase the overall air quality in your home.

Our team has been encapsulating crawl spaces since 1995 and we know the best way to close them off and control high humidity. We do this using a method called 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 covers to close off existing vents and a sturdy door that can seal the area totally and prevent any unwanted moisture from entering. This will also prevent critters and animals from settling in the crawl space which will help keep any items there safe and allow you to use it for storage. After the crawl space is closed off, if necessary we can install a series of floor jacks to stabilize sloping floors in your home.

Structural Foundation Repair

Your foundation is quite possibly one of the most important parts. It not only supports the structure itself but it also creates the basement walls. When you have any foundation problems, usually, they will present themselves as diagonal cracks in the brickwork, horizontal cracks that run the length of the foundation or across basement walls. You may also notice that the doors and windows will not open or close easily or there may be cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these problems seem problematic when you notice them, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and it is important to have an expert evaluate the foundation for problems to determine what type of 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 spotting these issues. We can implement a repair product that is for your particular issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If the problem is a sloping foundation, we can install a series of foundation piers to stabilize the foundation. The location and amount of sinking will determine if we use helical or push piers. Both 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 one of our experts.