Expert Crawl Space and Foundation Services in Cobbs Creek, VA

It doesn't matter if your home experiences flooding when there are heavy rains or you've got large cracks in the foundation, you already know there may be a serious problem. JB Design is here to help when you have any kind of crawl space moisture, foundation settlement, or bowed basement wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that our team stands behind. We have a team of professionals in the Cobbs Creek area that are trained to correctly evaluate your problem to implement a unique solution for your problem that will keep your home properly protected. When our team installs a crawl space moisture control system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of industry experience and trusted products.

It is crucial that once you've seen an issue with the crawl space or foundation that you get in touch with a trusted repair company. We say this because there are quite a few potentially dangerous issues that can accompany these issues including mildew, reduced structural integrity, and even permanent foundation damage. If you are in need of our foundation repair products to stabilize your foundation, or crawl space services to control mildew growth in the crawl space, our experts are here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In the greater Virginia Beach area, many of the homes were built with crawl spaces in addition to basements. As long as there have been crawl spaces, they were constructed with open vents which was intended to increase fresh air flow through the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. The vents allow water to get in when it rains or snows and the vents hinder airflow which results in the humidity level staying too high which can foster the growth of mildew. Up to ½ of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so ensuring the crawl space is protected from the weather and keeping the humidity levels low can improve the overall air quality in your home.

We have been working on crawl spaces as long as we have been in business and we know the most efficient way to seal them off and control high humidity. We do this using a process known as encapsulation which is the installation of a series of vapor barriers, occasionally installed with insulation products, and are sturdy plastic and vinyl sheets as well as covers to close off existing vents and a heavy duty door that can seal the area totally and stop any excess moisture from entering. Encapsulation will also stop critters and animals from moving in the 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 you need it we can install a series of floor jacks to lift sagging floors in your home.

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 is the basement walls. If you've got foundation problems, normally they will manifest themselves as stair-step cracks in the outside brickwork, cracks that run along the foundation or across basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that the doors or windows will get stuck or even cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these issues seem serious at first, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation which should be looked at by a professional for problems to determine if a repair needs to be performed.

Thankfully, many foundation problems stem from similar issues and our professionals are very good at evaluating these issues. We can utilize a repair product designed for your particular problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If you have a sinking foundation, we can implement a series of foundation piers to correct the problem. The location and amount of sinking will determine if we use helical or push piers. Both types are very strong and can stabilize your foundation.

Contact Us

If you are interested in any of the services above, please fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and schedule a consultation with a member of our team.