Expert Crawl Space and Foundation Services in Ivor, VA

Whether your home experiences flooding when there are heavy rains or you have cracks in your foundation, you already know there could be a real problem. Our team is ready to assist when you have any kind of crawl space humidity, sinking foundation, or bowing foundation wall problem. We use products that we've tested and methods that we've perfected over the years that we stand behind. We have a team of experts in the Ivor area that are trained to properly evaluate your problem and implement a unique solution for your problem that will keep your home properly protected. When our team installs a crawl space moisture control system or a repair solution, it is backed by years of industry experience and trusted products.

It is crucial that as soon as you've found an issue with your crawl space or foundation that you get in touch with a trusted repair company. We say this due to there are quite a few additional problems that can arise with these issues including mildew, reduced structural integrity, and even catastrophic foundation damage. No matter if you're in need of our foundation repair services to prevent your home from sinking, or crawl space services to prevent mildew growth in the crawl space, our professionals are here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In Ivor, there are many homes that were built with crawl space areas and not basements. For many years, these were built with vents to the outside where were intended to help fresh air flow through the space and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. Having open vents allows water to enter the space when it rains or snows and the vents hinder airflow which causes the humidity levels to stay high which can foster the growth of mildew. We have found that up to half of the air in your home comes up through the crawl space so having the space closed off from the weather and controlling excess humidity will increase the overall air quality in your home.

JB Design has been working on crawl spaces as long as we have been in business and we know the proper way to close them off and control the humidity. We do this using a method called encapsulation which is the installation of a thick liner or vapor barrier, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, which are thick plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as covers to close off existing vents and a sturdy door that will seal the area totally and prevent any excess moisture from entering. This will also prevent rodents and animals from getting in your crawl space which will help keep any equipment there safe and allow you to use it for storage. After your crawl space is encapsulated, if necessary we will install a series of sagging floor jacks to stabilize sloping floors in your home.

Structural Foundation Repair

Your homes foundation is quite possibly one of, if not the, most important parts. It not only holds the home itself but it also is the basement walls. If you've got foundation problems, normally they will present themselves as stair stepping cracks in your outside brickwork, horizontal cracks that run along the foundation or along the basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that your windows or doors will not open or close easily or there may be cracks at the corners of them. While these problems may not seem critical when you notice them, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and they should be evaluated by an expert for problems and determine if a repair needs to be in place.

Thankfully, many foundation problems have very similar causes and our professionals are very good at noticing those problems. We can utilize a repair solution designed for your exact problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If the problem is a uneven foundation, we will install a series of foundation piers to correct the problem. 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 solutions above, don't hesitate to fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and set up a consultation with one of our experts.