Trusted Crawl Space and Foundation Waterproofing and Repair Services in Exmore, VA
Whether your crawl space experiences flooding when there are extended rains or you've got large cracks along your foundation, you already know this can be a real problem. JB Design is here to assist when there is any type of crawl space humidity, foundation settlement, or bowing foundation wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that we stand behind. We have a team of experts in the Exmore area that are trained to correctly evaluate your problem to come up with a specialized solution for your problem that will keep your home properly repaired. When our team implements a crawl space waterproofing system or a repair solution, it is backed by years of industry experience and trusted products.
It is crucial that if you've seen an issue with your crawl space or foundation that you reach out to a trusted repair company. We recommend this because there are a number of additional issues that can accompany these issues such as mildew, structural damage, and even catastrophic foundation damage. No matter if you're needing our foundation repair services to prevent your home from sinking, or crawl space services to prevent mildew growth in the crawl space, our experts are here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In our area, there are many homes that are built with crawl space areas instead of basements. For a long time, they were created with vents to the outside where were intended to help air flow into the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. Having open vents allows water to enter the space during rain and snow storms and then it never leaves which results in the humidity level staying too high which can facilitate the growth of mildew. We have found that up to 50% of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so ensuring the crawl space is closed off from the outside and keeping the humidity levels low 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 best way to seal them off and control excess 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 strong plastic and vinyl sheets as well as vent covers and a heavy duty door that will seal the area completely and stop any excess moisture from entering. Closing the area will also stop bugs and animals from settling in your crawl space which will keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once your crawl space is encapsulated, if necessary we will install a system of floor jacks to level sagging floors above the crawl space.
Structural Foundation Repair
Your homes foundation is easily one of, if not the, most important areas of the home. It not only holds the home itself but it also creates the basement walls. If you have any foundation problems, they will generally show themselves in the form of diagonal cracks in your outside brickwork, horizontal cracks that run the length of the foundation or across the basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that your doors or windows will stick when you open or close them or there may be cracks at the corners of them. While these problems may not seem problematic at first, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation which should be looked at by a professional for specific problems to determine if a repair needs to be in place.
Thankfully, many foundation problems stem from similar issues and our experts are very good at tracking down these issues. We can utilize a repair product that is for your exact problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If the problem is a sloping foundation, we will implement a system of foundation piers to level the foundation. 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 are able to stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you would like more information about the solutions above, please fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and organize a consultation with one of our experts.