Expert Crawl Space and Foundation Repair Services in Davis Wharf, VA

If you've noticed your home has excess water when there are heavy rains or there are large cracks along the foundation, you know this is a serious issue. Our team is ready to help when you have any kind of crawl space humidity, foundation settlement, or bowing foundation wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that our team stands behind. We have a team of experts in the Davis Wharf area that are trained to properly evaluate your problem to create a specific solution to that problem that will keep your home properly protected. When our team implements 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've seen a problem with your crawl space or foundation that you contact a trusted repair company. We say this because there are some potentially dangerous issues that will accompany these issues such as mildew, structural damage, and even catastrophic foundation damage. If you are needing our foundation repair products to stop foundation issues, or crawl space services to control mildew growth in the crawl space, our experts are here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In our area, many of the homes are built with crawl space areas in addition to basements. As long as there have been crawl spaces, these were built with vents which was intended to increase air flow into the space and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. The vents allow water to get in during rain and snow storms and the vents prevent proper evaporation which causes the humidity levels to stay high which will eventually foster the growth of mildew. Up to 50% of the air in your home has come up through the crawl space so having the space protected from the weather and controlling excess humidity can improve the overall air quality in your home.

JB Design has been encapsulating crawl spaces since 1995 and we know the proper way to close them off and control excess humidity. We do this using a method known as encapsulation which is the installation of a heavy duty liner, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, and are strong plastic and vinyl sheets as well as vent covers and a sturdy door that can close off the area totally and prevent any unwanted moisture from entering. This will also prevent bugs and animals from settling in your crawl space which will help keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once the crawl space is closed off, if you need it we can install a system of floor jacks to lift sinking floors above the crawl space.

Structural Foundation Repair

The homes foundation is quite possibly one of, if not the, most important areas of the home. It not only supports the structure itself but it also creates the basement walls. If there are foundation problems, usually, they will show themselves as stair stepping cracks in the brickwork, horizontal cracks that run the length of the foundation or along basement walls. You may also notice that the windows will get stuck or there may be cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these issues seem problematic when you notice them, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and they should be evaluated by an expert for particular problems to determine if a repair needs to be installed.

Thankfully, the most common foundation problems have very similar causes and our experts are very good at tracking down these issues. We can utilize a repair product intended for your specific issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If there is a sloping foundation, we can implement a system of foundation piers to correct the problem. We will install either push piers or helical piers, depending on where and how bad the sinking is. Both types of piers are very strong and can stabilize your foundation.

Contact Us

If you would like more information about the products above, please fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and set up a consultation with one of our experts.