Trusted Crawl Space and Foundation Repair Services in Foster, VA

If you've noticed your home floods during heavy rains or you've got large cracks along the foundation, you know there could be a real issue. Our experts are ready to assist when your home has any type of crawl space water, foundation settlement, or bowing basement wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that our team stands behind. We have a team of experts in the Foster area that are trained to properly evaluate your problem and design a specialized solution for your problem that will ensure your home is safe and protected. When we install a crawl space moisture control system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of industry experience and trusted products.

It is critical that once you've seen an issue with the crawl space or foundation that you contact an experienced repair company. We say this due to there are a number of potentially dangerous issues that can happen along with these issues including mildew, reduced structural integrity, and even catastrophic foundation damage. No matter if you are in need of our foundation repair products to stabilize your foundation, or crawl space services to control humidity below the home, our professionals are here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In the greater Virginia Beach area, there are many homes that are built with crawl space areas and not basements. For many years, these were constructed with vents which was intended to increase fresh air flow into the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. The vents allow water to get in when it rains or snows and then it never leaves which causes the humidity levels to stay high which will eventually foster the growth of mildew. We have found that up to ½ of the air in your home comes up through the crawl space so having the space closed off from the outside and keeping the humidity levels low can increase the overall air quality in your home.

JB Design has been enclosing crawl spaces as long as we have been in business 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 heavy duty liner, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, which are heavy duty plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as vent covers and a sturdy door that can seal the area completely and stop any unwanted moisture from entering. Closing the area will also stop pests and animals from settling in the crawl space which will keep any items there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once the crawl space is protected, if necessary we can install a system of sagging floor jacks to level sagging floors in your home.

Structural Foundation Repair

The homes foundation is quite possibly one of, if not the, most important areas of the home. It not only holds the structure itself but it also forms the basement walls. When you've got foundation problems, normally they will show themselves as stair stepping cracks in the outside brickwork, long cracks that run along the foundation or across the basement walls. You may also notice that the windows will not open or close easily or even cracks at the corners of them. While these issues may not seem critical at first, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and it is important to have an expert evaluate the foundation for problems and determine if a repair needs to be installed.

Thankfully, many foundation problems have very similar causes and our experts are very good at evaluating those issues. We can utilize a repair product designed for your specific issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If you have a uneven foundation, we can implement 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 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 give us a call at 757-367-5924 and set up a meeting with a member of our team.