Expert Crawl Space and Foundation Waterproofing Services in Birdsnest, VA

If you've noticed your home experiences flooding during extended rains or there are cracks along the foundation, you already know this is a serious problem. We are here to provide assistance when there is any type of crawl space flooding, foundation settlement, or bowing basement wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that our team stands behind. We have a team of professionals in Birdsnest that are trained to correctly evaluate your problem and create a specific solution for your problem that will keep your home properly repaired. When we install a crawl space waterproofing system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of industry experience and trusted products.

It is very important that if you've seen an issue with your crawl space or foundation that you get in touch with a trusted repair company. We say this as there are some potentially dangerous issues that can happen along with these issues such as mildew, weakened structure, and even catastrophic foundation damage. It doesn't matter if you're needing our foundation repair services to stabilize your foundation, or crawl space services to prevent mildew growth in the crawl space, our experts are here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In Birdsnest, many of the homes are built with crawl space areas instead of basements. For a long time, these were created with vents which was intended to increase air flow into the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. Having open vents allows water to get in during rain and snow storms and the vents hinder airflow which results in the humidity level staying too high which can facilitate the growth of mildew. Up to ½ of the air in your home can 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 encapsulating crawl spaces since we opened our doors and we know the proper way to close them off and control high humidity. We do this using a method known as encapsulation which is the installation of a series of vapor barriers, occasionally installed with insulation products, which are heavy duty plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as vent covers and a sturdy door that will seal the area totally and prevent any excess moisture from entering. Closing the area will also prevent rodents and animals from getting in your crawl space which will help keep any equipment there safe and allow you to use it for storage. After the crawl space is protected, if necessary we will install a series of floor jacks to lift sinking floors above the crawl space.

Structural Foundation Repair

The homes foundation is easily one of, if not the, most important parts. It not only holds the building itself but it also creates the basement walls. If you have any foundation problems, they will generally manifest themselves in the form of stair stepping cracks in the brickwork, horizontal cracks that run along the foundation or across basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that the windows will stick when you open or close them or even cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these problems seem critical when you notice them, each of them are indicative of a sinking or settling foundation and they should be evaluated by an expert for problems and determine what type of a repair needs to be installed.

Thankfully, the most common foundation problems have very similar causes and our experts are very good at noticing those issues. We can implement a repair solution intended for your exact problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you have a sinking 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 are very strong and are able to stabilize your foundation.

Contact Us

If you would like more information about the products above, please fill out the form on our contact us page or give us a call at 757-367-5924 and set up a meeting with one of our experts.