Local Foundation and Crawl Space Waterproofing and Repair Services in Gwynn, VA
When your home floods during extended rains or you have large cracks in the foundation, you know this is a serious issue. We are here to provide assistance when your home has any type of crawl space humidity, foundation settlement, or buckling foundation wall problem. Our team uses time tested products and methods that our team stands behind. We have a team of experts in the Gwynn area that are trained to correctly investigate your home and evaluate your problem and design a specialized solution for your problem that will keep your home safe and protected. When our team installs a crawl space waterproofing system or a repair solution, it is backed by years of industry experience and trusted products.
It is very important that if you've found a problem with your 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 will accompany these issues including mildew, reduced structural integrity, and even catastrophic foundation damage. If you require our foundation repair products 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, many of the homes were built with crawl spaces in addition to basements. For many years, these were created with vents to the outside where were intended to help air flow into the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. Having open vents allows water to enter the space during rain and snow storms and the vents hinder airflow which causes the humidity levels to stay high which will eventually facilitate the growth of mildew. Studies have shown that up to half of the air in your home can come up through the crawl space so ensuring the crawl space is closed off from the weather and keeping the humidity levels low will increase the overall air quality in your home.
Our team has been working on crawl spaces since 1995 and we know the most efficient way to close them off and control the humidity. This is done using a method called encapsulation which is the installation of a thick liner or vapor barrier, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, and are thick plastic and vinyl sheets as well as covers to close off existing vents and a heavy duty door that will close off the area totally and stop any unwanted moisture from entering. This will also stop critters and animals from settling in your crawl space which will keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once the crawl space is protected, if necessary we will install a series of sagging floor jacks to level sloping floors in your home.
Structural Foundation Repair
The homes foundation is quite possibly one of 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, usually, they will manifest themselves in the form of stair stepping cracks in the brickwork, horizontal cracks that run along the foundation or across the basement walls. You may also notice that the 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 serious at first, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and they should be evaluated by an expert for specific problems and determine if a repair needs to be installed.
It is good that the most common foundation problems stem from similar issues and our experts are very good at noticing those issues. We can utilize a repair solution designed for your exact issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If the problem is a sinking foundation, we will install a series of foundation piers to level the foundation. Depending on how bad it is and where it is, we will use either helical piers or push piers. Both types are very strong and can help stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you are interested in any of the products above, feel free to fill out the form on our contact us page or give us a call at 757-367-5924 and organize a meeting with a member of our team.