Expert Foundation and Crawl Space Waterproofing Services in Davis Wharf, VA
When your home has excess water when there are extended rains or there are long cracks in your foundation, you know there could be a real issue. JB Design is ready to provide assistance when you have any type of crawl space humidity, sinking foundation, or buckling foundation wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that our team stands behind. We have a team of professionals in Davis Wharf that are trained to correctly investigate your home and evaluate your problem and implement a specialized solution for your problem that will keep your home properly protected. When our team implements a crawl space moisture control system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of experience and trusted products.
It is crucial that if you see an issue with the foundation or crawl space that you get in touch with a trusted repair company. We say this due to there are some additional issues that will happen along with these issues such as mildew, weakened structure, and even catastrophic foundation damage. No matter if you need our foundation repair products to prevent your home from sinking, or crawl space services to prevent unnecessary damage under your home, our team is here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In our area, many of the homes were built with crawl space areas instead of basements. For a long time, they were constructed with vents to the outside where were intended to help fresh air flow through 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 foster the growth of mildew. Studies have shown that up to ½ of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so ensuring this area is protected from the weather and controlling excess humidity will 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 process known as encapsulation which is the installation of a heavy duty liner, occasionally installed with insulation products, and are strong plastic and vinyl sheets as well as covers to close off existing vents and a heavy duty door that will close off the area totally and stop any unwanted moisture from entering. Closing the area will also stop rodents and animals from settling in the crawl space which will help keep any equipment there safe and allow you to use it for storage. After your crawl space is closed off, if necessary we will install a series of sagging floor jacks to repair sinking floors above the crawl space.
Structural Foundation Repair
Your homes foundation is easily one of the most important parts. It not only supports the home itself but it also forms the basement walls. When you've got foundation problems, usually, they will show themselves as stair-step cracks in your brickwork, long cracks that run the length of the foundation or along basement walls. You may also notice that your windows or doors will get stuck or there may be cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these problems seem problematic at first, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and they should be evaluated by an expert for specific problems and determine if a repair needs to be in place.
It is good that many foundation problems are caused by similar things and our experts are very good at tracking down these issues. We can utilize a repair solution designed for your specific issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If there is a sinking foundation, we will install a series of foundation piers to level the foundation. The location and amount of sinking will determine if we use helical or push piers. Both types are very strong and are able to stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you would like more information about the products above, feel free to fill out the form on our contact us page or give us a call at 757-367-5924 and organize a consultation with one of our experts.