Trusted Crawl Space and Foundation Waterproofing Services in Cobbs Creek, VA
If you've noticed your home floods during heavy rains or there are long cracks along the foundation, you know this can be a real problem. JB Design is here to provide assistance when there is any type of crawl space water, foundation settlement, or bowing basement wall problem. We use methods and products that we have thoroughly tested over the years that we stand behind. We have a team of professionals in the Cobbs Creek area that are trained to correctly investigate your home and evaluate your problem to design a unique solution to that problem that will ensure your home is safe and protected. When our team installs a crawl space waterproofing system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of experience and trusted products.
It is very important that as soon as you find an issue with your crawl space or foundation that you contact an experienced repair company. We say this because there are some additional problems that will happen along with these issues including mildew, reduced structural integrity, and even permanent foundation damage. It doesn't matter if you're needing our foundation repair products to stabilize your foundation, or crawl space services to prevent unnecessary damage under your home, our experts are here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In our area, many of the homes are built with crawl spaces instead of basements. For a long time, they were created with open vents to the outside where were intended to help 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 hinder airflow which results in the humidity level staying too 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 ensuring the crawl space is protected from the outside and keeping the humidity levels low can increase the overall air quality in your home.
JB Design has been helping customers with their crawl spaces since 1995 and we know the most efficient way to close them off and control excess humidity. This is done using a method known as encapsulation which is the installation of a series of vapor barriers, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, and are heavy duty plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as vent covers and a heavy duty door that can close off the area completely and stop any unwanted moisture from entering. Encapsulation will also stop critters 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 encapsulated, if you need it we can install a system of sagging floor jacks to level sagging floors in your home.
Structural Foundation Repair
Your homes foundation is quite possibly one of the most important areas of the home. It not only holds the structure itself but it also forms the basement walls. When you have any foundation problems, they will generally manifest themselves as stair-step cracks in the outside brickwork, cracks that run along the foundation or along the basement walls. You may also notice that the doors and windows will get stuck or there may be cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these problems seem serious at first, they are all indicative of a sinking or settling foundation and it is important to have an expert evaluate the foundation for problems to determine if a repair needs to be in place.
Thankfully, the most common foundation problems are caused by similar things and our team is very good at evaluating those problems. We can offer a repair product designed for your exact problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you've got a settling foundation, we can install a system of foundation piers to stabilize the foundation. We will install either push piers or helical piers, depending on where and how bad the sinking is. Both types are very strong and can help 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.