Trusted Crawl Space and Foundation Waterproofing and Repair Services in Carrsville, VA
Whether your crawl space floods during heavy rains or you've got long cracks in the foundation, you already know this can be a real issue. Our experts are here to help when there is any type of crawl space water, foundation settlement, or bowing foundation wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that we stand behind. We have a team of experts in the Carrsville area that are trained to properly investigate your home and evaluate your problem to design a specialized solution to that problem that will keep your home properly protected. When we install a crawl space waterproofing system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of experience and trusted products.
It is crucial that if you've found a problem with the foundation or crawl space that you reach out to a trusted repair company. We recommend this because there are a number of additional issues that will happen along with these issues such as mildew, structural damage, and even catastrophic foundation damage. If you're in need of our foundation repair services to prevent your home from sinking, or crawl space services to prevent damage to your floor joists, our professionals are here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In the greater Virginia Beach area, many of the homes were built with crawl spaces and not basements. For many years, they were constructed with open vents to the outside where were intended to help air flow into the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. Having open vents allows water to enter the space during rain and snow storms and the vents prevent proper evaporation which results in the humidity level staying too high which will eventually facilitate the growth of mildew. We have found 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 weather and keeping the humidity levels low will increase the overall air quality in your home.
Our team has been enclosing crawl spaces since 1995 and we know the most efficient way to seal them off and control excess humidity. We do this using a process called encapsulation which is the installation of a series of vapor barriers, occasionally installed with insulation products, and are strong plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as covers to close off existing vents and a sturdy door that will seal the area completely and prevent any unwanted moisture from entering. Closing the area will also prevent pests and animals from settling in the crawl space which will keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once the crawl space is closed off, if necessary we will install a series of floor jacks to stabilize sagging floors above the crawl space.
Structural Foundation Repair
The homes foundation is quite possibly one of, if not the, most important parts. It not only holds the building itself but it also forms the basement walls. When you've got foundation problems, normally they will present themselves as stair-step cracks in the outside brickwork, cracks that run the length of the foundation or across basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that the windows or doors will not open or close easily or even cracks at the corners of them. While these issues may not seem problematic at first, each of them are indicative of a sinking or settling foundation and it is important to have an expert evaluate the foundation for specific problems to determine what type of a repair needs to be performed.
Thankfully, the most common foundation problems are caused by similar things and our professionals are very good at evaluating those issues. We can offer a repair solution designed for your exact issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If there is a uneven foundation, we will implement a series of foundation piers to correct the problem. Depending on how bad it is and where it is, we will use either helical piers or push piers. Both types of piers are very strong and can help stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you would like to talk to someone about the solutions above, please fill out the form on our contact us page or give us a call at 757-367-5924 and organize a meeting with a member of our team.