Expert Foundation and Crawl Space Services in Hampton, VA

If your home floods during heavy rains or you've got large cracks in the foundation, you already know there could be a real problem. Our experts are here to assist when you have any kind of crawl space moisture, sinking foundation, or bowing foundation wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that we stand behind. We have a team of professionals in Hampton that are trained to correctly investigate your home and evaluate your problem to design a specific solution for your problem that will keep your home safe and protected. When our team installs a crawl space moisture mitigation system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of experience and trusted products.

It is very important that as soon as you've seen an issue with your foundation or crawl space that you reach out to an experienced repair company. We say this as there are quite a few potentially dangerous issues that can arise with these issues including mildew, weakened structure, and even permanent foundation damage. If you're needing our foundation repair products to stop cracks from growing in the foundation, or crawl space services to control water in the crawl space, our professionals are here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In Hampton, there are many homes that were built with crawl space areas and not basements. For a long time, these were created with open vents to the outside where were intended to help air flow through 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 can harbor the growth of mildew. We have found that up to 50% of the air in your home can come up through the crawl space so ensuring the crawl space is closed off from the elements and controlling excess humidity will improve the overall air quality in your home.

JB Design has been dealing with crawl spaces since 1995 and we know the most efficient way to close them off and control high humidity. We do this using a process known as encapsulation which is the installation of a heavy duty liner, occasionally installed with insulation products, and are sturdy plastic and vinyl sheets as well as covers to close off existing vents and a heavy duty door that will seal the area totally and prevent any unwanted moisture from entering. This will also prevent rodents and animals from moving in your crawl space which will help keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once the crawl space is encapsulated, if you need it we will install a series of floor jacks to level sloping floors in your home.

Structural Foundation Repair

The foundation of your home is quite possibly one of the most important parts. It not only holds the home itself but it also is the basement walls. If there are foundation problems, they will generally manifest themselves as stair-step cracks in the brickwork, horizontal cracks that run along the foundation or along the basement walls. You may also notice that the windows or doors will stick when you open or close them or there may be cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these problems seem problematic when you notice them, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and it is important to have an expert evaluate the foundation for specific problems to determine what type of a repair needs to be installed.

It is good that many foundation problems stem from similar issues and our experts are very good at noticing these issues. We can offer a repair product designed for your particular problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you've got a sloping foundation, we will implement a series of foundation piers to level the foundation. The location and amount of sinking will determine if we use helical or push piers. Both types are very strong and can 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 give us a call at 757-367-5924 and set up a meeting with a member of our team.