Local Crawl Space and Foundation Services in Melfa, VA

Whether your crawl space experiences flooding when there are extended rains or you've got long cracks in your foundation, you already know there may be a serious problem. JB Design is here to provide assistance when there is any type of crawl space moisture, foundation settlement, or bowing foundation wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that we stand behind. We have a team of experts in Melfa that are trained to properly investigate your home and evaluate your problem to implement a specific solution for your problem that will ensure your home is properly repaired. When our team implements a crawl space moisture mitigation system or a repair solution, it is strengthened by years of industry experience and trusted products.

It is very important that once you've seen a problem with the foundation or crawl space that you contact a trusted repair company. We recommend this because there are a number of potentially dangerous issues that will happen along with these issues such as mildew, weakened structure, and even catastrophic foundation damage. No matter if you're needing our foundation repair products to stabilize your foundation, or crawl space services to control humidity below the home, our professionals are here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In the greater Virginia Beach area, there are many homes that are built with crawl spaces and not basements. For a long time, these were built with open vents which was intended to increase air flow through the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. The vents allow water to enter the space 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. Up to ½ of the air in your home has come up through the crawl space so ensuring the crawl space is closed off from the weather and keeping the humidity levels low can improve the overall air quality in your home.

Our team has been encapsulating crawl spaces since 1995 and we know the best way to seal them off and control excess humidity. This is done using a process known as encapsulation which is the installation of a heavy duty liner, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, which are thick plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as vent covers and a heavy duty door that can seal the area totally and stop any excess moisture from entering. Closing the area will also stop rodents and animals from moving in the crawl space which will help keep any items there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once your crawl space is encapsulated, if you need it we can install a series of floor jacks to lift sloping 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 there are foundation problems, usually, they will manifest themselves in the form of stair-step cracks in your brickwork, long cracks that run the length of the foundation or across basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that your windows will get stuck or even cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these problems seem critical at first, they are all indicative of a sinking or settling foundation and they should be evaluated by an expert for specific problems to determine what type of a repair needs to be in place.

It is good that the most common foundation problems stem from similar issues and our team is very good at spotting those issues. We can utilize a repair product intended for your particular problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If the problem is a sloping foundation, we can implement a series of foundation piers to correct the problem. The location and amount of sinking will determine if we use helical or push piers. Both types 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 consultation with a member of our team.