Professional Crawl Space and Foundation Waterproofing Services in Rescue, VA
When your crawl space experiences flooding during heavy rains or you've got large cracks in your foundation, you know there may be a serious problem. JB Design is here to provide assistance when you've got any type of crawl space flooding, foundation settlement, or buckling foundation wall problem. We use methods and products that we have thoroughly tested over the years that we stand behind. We have a team of experts in the Rescue area that are trained to properly investigate your home and evaluate your problem and implement a specialized solution to that problem that will ensure your home is safe and protected. When we install a crawl space waterproofing system or a repair solution, it is strengthened by years of experience and trusted products.
It is crucial that once you see an issue with your foundation or crawl space that you contact an experienced repair company. We say this as there are a number of potentially dangerous problems that can arise with these issues including mildew, reduced structural integrity, and even permanent foundation damage. It doesn't matter if you are needing our foundation repair products to stabilize your foundation, or crawl space services to prevent damage to your floor joists, our team is here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In the greater Virginia Beach area, there are many homes that were built with crawl space areas instead of basements. For many years, they were constructed with open vents which was intended to increase air flow into the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. The vents allow water to get in when it rains or snows and the vents prevent proper evaporation which causes the humidity levels to stay 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 closed off from the outside and controlling excess humidity can increase the overall air quality in your home.
JB Design has been enclosing crawl spaces as long as we have been in business and we know the most efficient way to close them off and control excess humidity. This is done using a process called encapsulation which is the installation of a thick liner or vapor barrier, occasionally installed with insulation products, and are strong plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as vent covers and a heavy duty door that can close off the area totally and stop any excess moisture from entering. Encapsulation will also stop pests and animals from moving in your 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 necessary we can install a system of sagging floor jacks to stabilize sagging floors above the crawl space.
Structural Foundation Repair
The homes foundation is easily one of the most important areas of the home. It not only supports the home itself but it also is the basement walls. When you've got foundation problems, normally they will present themselves as diagonal cracks in your brickwork, long cracks that run along the foundation or along basement walls. You may also notice that your doors or windows will not open or close easily or even cracks at the corners of them. While these issues may not seem serious when you notice them, each of them are indicators of a sinking or settling foundation which should be looked at by a professional for specific problems and determine what type of a repair needs to be installed.
It is good that the most common foundation problems are caused by similar things and our team is very good at evaluating those problems. We can utilize a repair solution intended for your exact problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you have a sloping foundation, we can implement a system of foundation piers to correct the problem. We will install either push piers or helical piers, depending on where and how bad the sinking is. Both are very strong and are able to stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you would like more information about the solutions above, feel free to fill out the form on our contact us page or give us a call at 757-367-5924 and set up a consultation with one of our experts.