Local Crawl Space and Foundation Waterproofing Services in Ivor, VA
It doesn't matter if your crawl space experiences flooding when there are heavy rains or you've got long cracks in the foundation, you already know this can be a real problem. Our experts are here to assist when there is any type of crawl space humidity, foundation settlement, or bowing foundation wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that our team stands behind. We have a team of professionals in the Ivor area that are trained to properly investigate your home and evaluate your problem and create a specific solution for your problem that will ensure your home is properly repaired. When we install a crawl space moisture mitigation system or a repair solution, it is backed by years of experience and trusted products.
It is very important that if you see a problem with the crawl space or foundation that you reach out to a trusted repair company. We recommend this due to there are a number of potentially dangerous issues that can accompany these issues such as mildew, structural damage, and even catastrophic foundation damage. It doesn't matter if you require our foundation repair products to prevent your home from sinking, or crawl space services to control water in the crawl space, our professionals are here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In our area, many of the homes were built with crawl spaces instead of basements. As long as there have been crawl spaces, these were created 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 during rain and snow storms and the vents hinder airflow which causes the humidity levels to stay high which will eventually harbor the growth of mildew. We have found that up to ½ of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so ensuring this area is protected from the weather and keeping the humidity levels low will increase 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 seal them off and control the humidity. This is done using a method called encapsulation which is the installation of a heavy duty liner, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, and are heavy duty plastic and vinyl sheets as well as vent covers and a sturdy door that will seal the area totally and stop any unwanted moisture from entering. Closing the area will also stop critters and animals from settling in the crawl space which will help keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. After the crawl space is encapsulated, if necessary we will install a series of floor jacks to level sinking floors in your home.
Structural Foundation Repair
The homes foundation is easily one of, if not the, most important parts. It not only supports the home itself but it also forms the basement walls. When you have any foundation problems, usually, they will manifest themselves as stair stepping cracks in the outside brickwork, long cracks that run along the foundation or along the 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 problematic at first, each of them are indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and they should be evaluated by an expert for particular problems and determine what type of a repair needs to be in place.
It is good that the most common foundation problems have very similar causes and our experts are very good at evaluating those issues. We can offer a repair solution that is for your particular problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you've got a sinking foundation, we will install a series of foundation piers to stabilize 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 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 organize a meeting with one of our experts.