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Will Replacing My Soil with Loam Help?

Those that have problematic soil might be wondering what can be done about soil washout. The most obvious answer might be to hire a landscaping expert and replace the sandy soil on your yard with a more stable soil. However, replacing your soil might not give you the results you want.   Why Replacing Your Soil […]

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Do I Have to Replace My Slab?

Replacing and repairing is part of being a homeowner. Knowing when to replace and when to repair is crucial if you want to save money.  Many homeowners believe that something that has been repaired once is bound to break even faster, so replacing is the way to go if you want to reset the object’s […]

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Can Concrete Piers Lift a Settling Foundation?

If you’re dealing with a settling foundation due to soil washout, then you might want to know what your options are. If you do some research, then you’ll hear talk of concrete piers for your foundation, which are meant to stabilize your home so that it won’t settle anymore.  However, concrete piers as a foundation […]

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What Are Interior Drains?

We all know that drainage is important to keeping a home healthy and functional in the face of the often wet Virginia climate. This is why there are drains for almost any space and situation. Interior drains are a unique perimeter drainage system that is deployed inside a home to ensure that water is kept […]

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What are the Benefits of Crawl Space Waterproofing?

The crawl space is one of the most vulnerable parts of any property, especially in older homes that have crawl space vents. These homes are particularly vulnerable to dampness, which is ironic considering the fact that crawl space vents were originally thought to be beneficial features that would reduce dampness in a property. Where they […]

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What are the Signs of Wood Rot?

Wood rot is one of the most destructive issues that can take root in any Charlottesville home, and it is sadly common in this area thanks to the humid and fertile environment. There are three main forms of wood rot that you need to be aware of: soft, white, and brown. No matter what kind […]

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How Are Wall Anchors Installed?

Wall anchors are one of the most common repair products used to prevent bowing walls from collapsing and return them to their original positioning. Installing these anchors is relatively straightforward, and our team has the tools, skills, and training to give you the results that you need from your wall anchor installation process. It starts […]

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Can Bowing Walls Be Straightened?

Once a wall in your property starts to bow or buckle, it can be very damaging. Structural issues do not stabilize on their own. They will get worse at an exponential rate until they collapse or they are stabilized by outside intervention. For bowing walls, this intervention can mean the installation of carbon fiber straps, […]

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What Causes Severe Hydrostatic Pressure?

Hydrostatic pressure is one of the most common causes of damage and dampness in properties across Charlottesville, VA. This may seem strange, of course, when you consider the fact that hydrostatic pressure is a natural process that impacts every home on a consistent basis. After all, it is simply the weight of the soil and […]

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What Are Interior Drains?

Interior drains are commonly used in basements and garages because of their balance of efficiency and unobtrusive appearance. Interior drain systems are efficient when it comes to preventing water from entering a space, as they not only gather it, but direct it to removal systems like sump pumps. Better still, they are discreet. Placed in […]

JES Foundation Repair service area map of the Mid-Atlantic region.

Our Locations

Baltimore

8361 Town Center Ct
Nottingham, MD 21236

Fredericksburg

311 Central Rd.
Suite 2-02
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Hampton Roads & NE NC

2569 Quality Ct
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Northern VA & DC

7940 Gainsford Ct.
Bristow, VA 20136

Richmond

309 Quarles Rd
Ashland, VA 23005

Southwest Virginia / Roanoke

2033 Cook Dr.
Salem, VA 24153

Western Virginia

456 Old Courthouse Rd
Appomattox, VA 24522

Winchester

45 W Boscawen St,
Winchester, VA 22601