Expert Crawl Space and Foundation Repair Services in Wicomico, VA

If your crawl space experiences flooding during heavy rains or you've got long cracks in the foundation, you know there may be a serious issue. JB Design is ready to assist when there is any kind of crawl space flooding, foundation settlement, or bowing basement wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that we stand behind. We have a team of experts in Wicomico that are trained to properly evaluate your problem to create a unique solution for your problem that will keep your home properly protected. When we install a crawl space moisture mitigation system or a repair solution, it is backed by years of experience and trusted products.

It is crucial that as soon as you see an issue with your foundation or crawl space that you reach out to an experienced repair company. We recommend this because there are some additional problems that can happen along with these issues such as mildew, weakened structure, and even permanent foundation damage. If you're in need of our foundation repair products to stop cracks from growing in the foundation, or crawl space services to prevent unnecessary damage under your home, our professionals are here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In Wicomico, many of the homes were built with crawl spaces instead of basements. For a long time, they were constructed with vents which was intended to increase fresh 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 the vents prevent proper evaporation which causes the humidity levels to stay high which will eventually facilitate the growth of mildew. Studies have shown that up to ½ of the air in your home has come up through the crawl space so ensuring this area is protected from the outside and keeping the humidity levels low will improve 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 proper way to seal them off and control excess humidity. We do this using a process known as encapsulation which is the installation of a thick liner or vapor barrier, occasionally installed with insulation products, which are strong 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 pests and animals from getting in your crawl space which will keep any items there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once the crawl space is protected, if necessary we will install a series of sagging floor jacks to lift sinking floors in your home.

Structural Foundation Repair

Your foundation is quite possibly one of, if not the, most important areas of the home. It not only supports the building itself but it also is the basement walls. If you have any foundation problems, they will generally present themselves in the form of diagonal cracks in the outside brickwork, cracks that run along the foundation or across basement walls. You may also notice that the windows will not open or close easily or even cracks at the corners of them. While these problems may not seem serious when you notice them, each of them are indicative of a sinking or settling foundation which should be looked at by a professional for particular problems to determine if a repair needs to be performed.

Thankfully, the most common foundation problems stem from similar issues and our team is very good at spotting these problems. We can utilize a repair solution that is for your particular issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If you've got a uneven foundation, we will implement a series of foundation piers to level the foundation. We will install either push piers or helical piers, depending on where and how bad the sinking is. 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 services 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 meeting with one of our experts.