Expert Crawl Space and Foundation Repair Services in Hayes, VA
If your home experiences flooding during extended rains or you have large cracks in your foundation, you know this can be a real problem. Our team is here to assist when there is any type of crawl space flooding, sinking foundation, or bowing foundation 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 professionals in Hayes that are trained to correctly investigate your home and evaluate your problem to create a specific solution for your problem that will keep your home properly protected. 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 if you see an issue with the foundation or crawl space that you reach out to an experienced repair company. We say this as there are a number of additional issues that can happen along with these issues such as mildew, weakened structure, and even catastrophic foundation damage. If you are in need of our foundation repair services to stop cracks from growing in the foundation, or crawl space services to control humidity below the home, our professionals are here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In Hayes, many of the homes were built with crawl space areas and not basements. For a long time, these were constructed with open vents which was intended to increase fresh air flow through the space and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. The vents allow water to enter the space during rain and snow storms and then it never leaves which results in the humidity level staying too high which will eventually facilitate the growth of mildew. We have found that up to ½ of the air in your home can come up through the crawl space so ensuring the crawl space is protected from the elements and keeping the humidity levels low can increase the overall air quality in your home.
Our team has been working on crawl spaces since we opened our doors and we know the best way to seal them off and control the humidity. This is done using a process known as encapsulation which is the installation of a series of vapor barriers, occasionally installed with insulation products, and are thick plastic and vinyl sheets as well as vent covers and a heavy duty door that can close off the area totally and prevent any unwanted moisture from entering. This will also prevent bugs and animals from moving in the crawl space which will help keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once your crawl space is protected, if you need it we can install a system of sagging floor jacks to lift sinking floors in your home.
Structural Foundation Repair
The homes foundation is easily one of the most important parts. It not only holds the structure itself but it also is the basement walls. When you have any foundation problems, usually, they will show themselves as diagonal cracks in your brickwork, horizontal cracks that run the length of the foundation or along basement walls. You may also notice that your windows will not open or close easily or even cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these issues seem problematic at first, 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 if a repair needs to be installed.
Thankfully, many foundation problems are caused by similar things and our professionals are very good at evaluating these issues. We can offer a repair product designed for your exact problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If there is a sloping foundation, we can implement a system of foundation piers to level the foundation. The location and amount of sinking will determine if we use helical or push piers. Both types of piers are very strong and are able to stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you would like more information about the services above, don't hesitate to fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and schedule a meeting with a member of our team.