Sinking Foundation Repair in Quinby

Expert Foundation and Crawl Space Waterproofing and Repair Services in Quinby, VA

Drywall Cracks in Quinby

When your home has excess water when there are heavy rains or there are cracks along the foundation, you know there could be a real problem. JB Design is here to assist when there is any kind of crawl space water, foundation settlement, or bowing basement wall problem. Our team uses time tested products and methods that we stand behind. We have a team of experts in the Quinby area that are trained to properly investigate your home and evaluate your problem and create a unique solution for your problem that will keep your home safe and protected. When our team installs a crawl space moisture mitigation system or a repair solution, it is backed by years of experience and trusted products.

It is crucial that if you see a problem with the crawl space or foundation that you get in touch with a trusted repair company. We say this because there are some additional issues that will happen along with these issues such as mildew, weakened structure, and even catastrophic foundation damage. If you are needing our foundation repair products to stop cracks from growing in the foundation, or crawl space services to control mildew growth in the crawl space, our professionals are here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

Crawl Space Encapsulation in Quinby

In the greater Virginia Beach area, many of the homes are built with crawl spaces instead of basements. For many years, these were constructed with open vents to the outside where were intended to help air flow into the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. Having open vents allows water to get in when it rains or snows and then it never leaves which causes the humidity levels to stay high which can foster the growth of mildew. Studies have shown that up to 50% of the air in your home has come up through the crawl space so ensuring the crawl space is protected from the weather and controlling excess humidity will increase the overall air quality in your home.

Our team has been helping customers with their crawl spaces since 1995 and we know the proper way to seal them off and control high humidity. This is done using a method called encapsulation which is the installation of a thick liner or vapor barrier, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, and are sturdy plastic and vinyl sheets as well as covers to close off existing vents and a sturdy door that will close off the area totally and prevent any unwanted moisture from entering. Closing the area 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 protected, if you need it we will install a series of sagging floor jacks to repair sloping floors in your home.

Structural Foundation Repair

Stair Step Crack Repair in Quinby

Your homes foundation is quite possibly one of, if not the, most important parts. It not only holds the structure itself but it also is the basement walls. If you have any foundation problems, normally they will manifest themselves as stair stepping cracks in the brickwork, horizontal cracks that run along the foundation or across the basement walls. You may also notice that the windows and doors will get stuck or there may be cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these issues seem problematic at first, each of them are indicative of a sinking or settling foundation and it is important to have an expert evaluate the foundation for specific problems and determine if 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 or walls. If the problem is a sinking foundation, we will implement 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 types of piers are very strong and are able to stabilize your foundation.

Contact Us

If you would like to talk to someone about the solutions above, please fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and organize a consultation with a member of our team.