Trusted Foundation and Crawl Space Services in Claremont, VA

Whether your home has excess water during heavy rains or you've got large cracks along the foundation, you know this is a serious issue. JB Design is here to help when you have any type of crawl space moisture, sinking foundation, or bowed foundation wall problem. Our team uses methods and products that we have thoroughly tested over the years that our team stands behind. We have a team of experts in the Claremont area that are trained to properly investigate your home and evaluate your problem and create a specialized solution for your problem that will ensure your home is safe and protected. When our team implements a crawl space moisture mitigation system or a repair solution, it is backed by years of experience and trusted products.

It is crucial that once you've seen an issue with your crawl space or foundation that you reach out to an experienced repair company. We recommend this because there are quite a few potentially dangerous problems that can arise with these issues such as mildew, weakened structure, and even permanent foundation damage. If you are needing our foundation repair services 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 Claremont, many of the homes are built with crawl space areas and not basements. For many years, they were built with open vents which was intended to increase fresh air flow into the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. The vents allow water to enter the space during rain and snow storms and the vents prevent proper evaporation which causes the humidity levels to stay high which will eventually harbor the growth of mildew. Up to half of the air in your home has come up through the crawl space so ensuring this area is closed off from the outside and controlling excess humidity can improve the overall air quality in your home.

JB Design has been working on crawl spaces since 1995 and we know the most efficient way to close them off and control high humidity. This is done using a process known as 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 can close off the area completely and prevent any excess moisture from entering. Closing the area will also prevent critters and animals from moving in your crawl space which will help keep any items there safe and allow you to use it for storage. After the crawl space is encapsulated, if necessary we can install a system of floor jacks to level sinking floors above the crawl space.

Structural Foundation Repair

The foundation of your home is quite possibly one of the most important areas of the home. It not only holds the building itself but it also is the basement walls. When there are foundation problems, normally they will manifest themselves in the form of stair stepping cracks in the outside brickwork, horizontal cracks that run along the foundation or along the basement walls. You may also notice that the doors and windows will not open or close easily or even cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these issues seem serious 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 problems and 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 tracking down those problems. We can offer a repair product intended for your specific issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you've got a uneven foundation, we can install a system 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 are interested in any of the solutions above, feel free to fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and organize a meeting with one of our experts.