Trusted Foundation and Crawl Space Waterproofing Services in Cheriton, VA
Whether your crawl space floods during extended rains or you have long cracks along the foundation, you know there could be a real issue. Our team is ready to assist when there is any type of crawl space flooding, foundation settlement, or bowing foundation wall problem. Our team uses time tested products and methods that our team stands behind. We have a team of professionals in Cheriton that are trained to correctly evaluate your problem to come up with a specific solution to that problem that will ensure your home is safe and protected. When our team implements a crawl space moisture control system or a repair solution, it is strengthened by years of experience and trusted products.
It is critical that as soon as you've seen an issue with your crawl space or foundation that you reach out to a trusted repair company. We say this as there are a number of potentially dangerous issues that can happen along with these issues such as mildew, weakened structure, and even permanent foundation damage. No 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 the greater Virginia Beach area, there are many homes that are built with crawl space areas instead of basements. For a long time, these were created with open vents which was intended to increase fresh air flow into the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. The vents allow water to get in when it rains or snows and the vents hinder airflow which causes the humidity levels to stay high which will eventually facilitate the growth of mildew. Studies have shown that up to 50% of the air in your home has come up through the crawl space so having the space closed off from the weather and controlling excess humidity will increase the overall air quality in your home.
Our team has been dealing with crawl spaces since we opened our doors and we know the best way to seal them off and control the humidity. This is done using a method known as encapsulation which is the installation of a series of vapor barriers, occasionally installed with insulation products, which are strong plastic and vinyl sheets as well as covers to close off existing vents and a sturdy door that will seal the area totally and prevent any excess moisture from entering. Closing the area 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 you need it we will install a series of floor jacks to stabilize sinking floors in your home.
Structural Foundation Repair
The homes foundation is quite possibly one of, if not the, most important areas of the home. It not only holds the building itself but it also forms the basement walls. When you've got foundation problems, usually, they will show themselves as stair-step cracks in the outside brickwork, long cracks that run along the foundation or across basement walls. You may also notice that the doors or windows will get stuck or even cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these issues seem critical when you notice them, each of them are indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and it is important to have an expert evaluate the foundation for specific problems to determine if a repair needs to be in place.
Thankfully, many foundation problems stem from similar issues and our team is very good at tracking down these issues. We can offer a repair product designed for your specific issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If you have a uneven foundation, we will install a series of foundation piers to level the foundation. 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 are interested in any of 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 a member of our team.