Local Crawl Space and Foundation Waterproofing and Repair Services in Franklin, VA
If you've noticed your home has excess water during extended rains or you've got large cracks along your foundation, you know this can be a real issue. We are here to provide assistance when you've got any kind of crawl space moisture, sinking foundation, or bowed basement wall problem. Our team uses products that we've tested and methods that we've perfected over the years that our team stands behind. We have a team of experts in the Franklin area that are trained to properly investigate your home and evaluate your problem to design 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 strengthened by years of industry experience and trusted products.
It is crucial that as soon as you've found an issue with the foundation or crawl space that you reach out to an experienced repair company. We recommend this because there are a number of potentially dangerous problems that can happen along with these issues including mildew, reduced structural integrity, and even permanent foundation damage. It doesn't matter if you're in need of our foundation repair services to stop foundation issues, or crawl space services to prevent damage to your floor joists, our professionals are here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In our area, there are many homes that are built with crawl spaces in addition to basements. For many years, they were built with open vents which was intended to increase air flow into the space and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. Having open vents allows water to get in during rain and snow storms and the vents hinder airflow 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 closed off from the weather and controlling excess humidity will increase the overall air quality in your home.
We have been helping customers with their crawl spaces since 1995 and we know the proper way to seal them off and control excess humidity. We do this using a method called encapsulation which is the installation of a thick liner or vapor barrier, occasionally installed with insulation products, which are thick plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as vent covers and a sturdy door that will close off the area totally and stop any unwanted moisture from entering. This will also stop rodents and animals from getting in the crawl space which will help keep any items there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once your crawl space is protected, if necessary we will install a series of floor jacks to lift sloping floors in your home.
Structural Foundation Repair
Your foundation is quite possibly one of, if not the, most important parts. It not only supports the building itself but it also is the basement walls. If you have any foundation problems, they will generally manifest themselves in the form of stair-step cracks in your brickwork, horizontal cracks that run the length of the foundation or across the basement walls. You may also notice that your windows or doors will stick when you open or close them or there may be cracks at the corners of them. While these issues may not seem critical at first, they are all indicative 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 in place.
Thankfully, many foundation problems are caused by similar things and our experts are very good at spotting these problems. We can utilize a repair solution designed for your specific issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If there is a sloping foundation, we will implement a series 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 are very strong and can help stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you would like to talk to someone about the solutions above, please fill out the form on our contact us page or give us a call at 757-367-5924 and schedule a meeting with a member of our team.