Local Crawl Space and Foundation Services in Fort Eustis, VA
It doesn't matter if your crawl space floods when there are extended rains or there are large cracks along your foundation, you know this is a serious problem. We are ready to help when you've got any kind of crawl space water, 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 Fort Eustis area that are trained to correctly evaluate your problem to come up with a unique solution for your problem that will ensure your home is properly repaired. When our team installs a crawl space waterproofing system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of industry experience and trusted products.
It is critical that as soon as you've found a problem with the crawl space or foundation that you get in touch with a trusted repair company. We say this as there are a number of potentially dangerous problems that can accompany these issues including mildew, weakened structure, and even permanent foundation damage. No matter if you require our foundation repair products to stop cracks from growing in the foundation, or crawl space services to prevent damage to your floor joists, our professionals are here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In Fort Eustis, there are many homes that are built with crawl spaces in addition to basements. As long as there have been crawl spaces, these were built with vents which was intended to increase air flow through the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. The vents allow water to enter the space when it rains or snows and then it never leaves which results in the humidity level staying too high which will eventually harbor the growth of mildew. Up to 50% of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so having the space closed off from the outside and controlling excess humidity can improve the overall air quality in your home.
Our team has been dealing with crawl spaces since we opened our doors and we know the proper way to close them off and control excess humidity. This is done using a method called encapsulation which is the installation of a thick liner or vapor barrier, occasionally installed with insulation products, and are sturdy plastic and vinyl sheets as well as covers to close off existing vents and a sturdy door that can seal the area completely and prevent any unwanted moisture from entering. This will also prevent 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. Once your crawl space is closed off, if necessary we can install a system of sagging floor jacks to repair sinking floors above the crawl space.
Structural Foundation Repair
The foundation of your home is quite possibly one of, if not the, most important areas of the home. It not only holds the home itself but it also is the basement walls. If there are foundation problems, they will generally present themselves as stair stepping cracks in your brickwork, long cracks that run the length of the foundation or across basement walls. You may also notice that your doors will not open or close easily or even cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these issues seem critical at first, each of them are indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and it is important to have an expert evaluate the foundation for particular problems to determine if a repair needs to be performed.
Thankfully, the most common foundation problems are caused by similar things and our professionals are very good at noticing these problems. We can offer a repair solution that is for your particular 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 of piers are very strong and can stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you would like more information about the products above, don't hesitate to fill out the form on our contact us page or give us a call at 757-367-5924 and set up a consultation with a member of our team.