Expert Crawl Space and Foundation Repair Services in Ware Neck, VA

If you've noticed your home floods when there are extended rains or there are large cracks in the foundation, you know this can be a real issue. JB Design is here to provide assistance when you have any type of crawl space humidity, foundation settlement, or bowed basement wall problem. Our team uses time tested products and methods that we stand behind. We have a team of experts in Ware Neck that are trained to correctly evaluate your problem to come up with a specialized solution for your problem that will ensure your home is safe and protected. When our team installs a crawl space moisture control system or a repair solution, it is backed by years of industry experience and trusted products.

It is crucial that if you've seen an issue with your crawl space or foundation that you contact an experienced repair company. We recommend this due to there are some potentially dangerous issues that can arise with these issues including mildew, weakened structure, and even permanent foundation damage. No matter if you require our foundation repair services to stop cracks from growing in the foundation, or crawl space services to prevent unnecessary damage under your home, our experts are here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In Ware Neck, many of the homes were built with crawl space areas and not basements. As long as there have been crawl spaces, they were constructed with open vents which was intended to increase fresh air flow into the space and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. The vents allow water to get in when it rains or snows and the vents prevent proper evaporation which results in the humidity level staying too high which can harbor the growth of mildew. Studies have shown that up to half of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so having the space protected from the weather and controlling excess humidity will improve the overall air quality in your home.

We have been enclosing 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, occasionally installed with insulation products, and are heavy duty plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as vent covers and a heavy duty door that will seal the area totally and stop any unwanted moisture from entering. Closing the area will also stop rodents and animals from getting in your crawl space which will keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. After the crawl space is closed off, if necessary we will install a series of sagging floor jacks to repair sagging floors in your home.

Structural Foundation Repair

Your homes foundation is easily one of, if not the, most important parts. It not only supports the structure itself but it also forms the basement walls. When you've got foundation problems, usually, they will manifest themselves in the form of stair stepping cracks in the outside brickwork, cracks that run along the foundation or across the basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that the doors will get stuck or even cracks at the corners of them. While these issues may not seem critical at first, each of them are indicators 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.

It is good that the most common foundation problems stem from similar issues and our team is very good at spotting these issues. We can offer a repair solution designed for your specific issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If there is a uneven 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 are very strong and are able to stabilize your foundation.

Contact Us

If you are interested in any of the services above, please 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.