Professional Crawl Space and Foundation Repair Services in Hayes, VA
It doesn't matter if your crawl space floods during extended rains or you have large cracks along the foundation, you already know there could be a real issue. We are here to provide assistance when there is any kind of crawl space humidity, sinking foundation, or buckling basement wall problem. Our team uses time tested products and methods that our team stands behind. We have a team of experts in Hayes that are trained to properly investigate your home and evaluate your problem and implement a specific solution to that problem that will ensure your home is 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 critical that if you've found an issue with your crawl space or foundation that you get in touch with an experienced repair company. We say this as there are a number of additional issues that will happen along with these issues such as mildew, reduced structural integrity, and even permanent foundation damage. If you're in need of our foundation repair products to prevent your home from sinking, or crawl space services to prevent mildew growth in the crawl space, our team is here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In Hayes, many of the homes are built with crawl spaces in addition to basements. For a long time, these were constructed with open vents to the outside where were intended to help air flow through the space and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. Having open vents allows water to get in when it rains or snows and the vents hinder airflow which causes the humidity levels to stay high which can facilitate the growth of mildew. Studies have shown that up to ½ of the air in your home can come up through the crawl space so having the space closed off from the weather and keeping the humidity levels low will increase the overall air quality in your home.
We have been working with crawl spaces since we opened our doors and we know the most efficient way to seal them off and control excess humidity. This is done using a process called encapsulation which is the installation of a series of vapor barriers, occasionally installed with insulation products, which are thick plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as covers to close off existing vents and a heavy duty door that will close off the area completely and prevent any unwanted moisture from entering. Closing the area will also prevent critters and animals from settling in your crawl space which will keep any equipment 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 repair sagging floors above the crawl space.
Structural Foundation Repair
The homes foundation is quite possibly one of, if not the, most important areas of the home. It not only supports the home itself but it also creates the basement walls. If there are foundation problems, normally they will manifest themselves in the form of stair stepping cracks in the brickwork, long cracks that run along the foundation or across basement walls. You may also notice that the windows will get stuck or there may be cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these problems seem serious at first, they are all indicative of a sinking or settling foundation and they should be evaluated by an expert for problems and determine if a repair needs to be performed.
Thankfully, many foundation problems have very similar causes and our professionals are very good at spotting these issues. We can offer a repair product intended for your particular issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If you have a sinking foundation, we will install a series 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 are interested in any of the services above, feel free to fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and organize a consultation with a member of our team.