Local Foundation and Crawl Space Repair Services in White Stone, VA
If your crawl space experiences flooding during extended rains or you've got large cracks along the foundation, you know there could be a real problem. Our experts are ready to help when you have any kind of crawl space flooding, sinking foundation, or buckling foundation wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that our team stands behind. We have a team of experts in the White Stone area that are trained to properly investigate your home and evaluate your problem and come up with a specialized solution for your problem that will ensure your home is safe and protected. When we install a crawl space moisture control system or a repair solution, it is strengthened by years of experience and trusted products.
It is crucial that as soon as you've found an issue with your crawl space or foundation that you get in touch with a trusted repair company. We say this as there are quite a few potentially dangerous problems that can accompany these issues such as mildew, structural damage, and even permanent foundation damage. It doesn't matter if you're needing our foundation repair products to prevent your home from sinking, or crawl space services to control mildew growth in the crawl space, our team is here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In White Stone, there are many homes that are built with crawl spaces and not basements. For many years, they were constructed with 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 enter the space when it rains or snows and the vents hinder airflow which results in the humidity level staying too high which will eventually harbor the growth of mildew. Studies have shown 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 outside and keeping the humidity levels low can increase the overall air quality in your home.
We have been working with crawl spaces as long as we have been in business and we know the proper way to close them off and control excess humidity. We do this using a process called encapsulation which is the installation of a thick liner or vapor barrier, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, which are strong plastic and vinyl sheets as well as vent covers and a sturdy door that can close off the area completely and prevent any excess moisture from entering. This will also prevent bugs and animals from getting in your crawl space which will help keep any equipment there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once the crawl space is protected, if necessary we can install a series of sagging floor jacks to repair sagging floors in your home.
Structural Foundation Repair
Your homes foundation is quite possibly one of, if not the, most important areas of the home. It not only holds the home itself but it also is the basement walls. If you've got foundation problems, usually, they will present themselves as diagonal cracks in the outside brickwork, long cracks that run the length of the foundation or across basement walls. You may also notice that the doors will not open or close easily or there may be cracks at the corners of them. While these problems may not seem critical at first, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and it is important to have an expert evaluate the foundation for particular problems and 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 problems. We can implement a repair solution that is for your exact problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you've got a sloping foundation, we can implement a series of foundation piers to stabilize the foundation. We will install either push piers or helical piers, depending on where and how bad the sinking is. Both types are very strong and can stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you are interested in any of the services above, feel free to fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and set up a consultation with a member of our team.