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 […]
Your flooring should be even, firm, and stable at all times, and stay firmly connected to the walls in your home. If you start to see gaps between your flooring and walls, this is a warning sign that there are structural issues at work. Of course, the actual cause of these gaps could be any […]
Wood rot is a fairly common issue in and around Hampton Roads, thanks to the wet and often humid climate. There are three main kinds of wood rot that might affect your home, but of course they all have the same effects: they undermine the structural stability of the surfaces that they make their home […]
Basement finishing has become more and more popular in recent years as homeowners seek to make the most of every square inch of space that their home has to offer. There are many regulatory requirements around what is needed to class a basement as a ‘habitable space’. For example, you will need an egress window […]
While it is not necessary to have a sump pump system in your home, it is a very good idea. After all, there is a reason why so many homes around Hampton Roads already have sump pump systems in their basements or crawl spaces. It is important to note that the climate in this area […]
Hydrostatic pressure is, to put it simply, the combined weight of the soil around your home and the water that it contains. This is a perfectly natural and normal force that all homes have to contend with. In fact, architects and contractors specifically design and build homes with it in mind. Hydrostatic pressure only becomes […]
Concrete settling is difficult to detect in its early stages. When it does begin to settle, the signs are subtle and easy to miss. After settling, however, the concrete and the soil underneath rapidly deteriorate and, before you know it, you’re looking at an uneven, broken slab. Broken slabs are not impossible to repair, but […]
Jammed doors and windows are a common sign of foundation settling. Foundation settling occurs when the soil layer under the foundation erodes and becomes uneven. There are different types of settling and the one that causes jammed doors and windows is differential settling. Differential settling refers to a house that is settling sideways while part […]
At JES Foundation Repair, we recommend that all our clients interested in a perimeter drain use BasementGutter™. It’s a perimeter drain for basements that is designed to drain groundwater from the surrounding foundation and capture moisture seepage from the walls. BasementGutter™ is similar to French drains except that it’s a lot less expensive and a […]
If you’ve noticed the signs of basement wall bowing, you need to act fast. These kinds of foundation problems can damage your home so severely, you could end up paying thousands in repairs. However, if you noticed that your wall isn’t bowing too severely, you might be wondering if it’s worth calling a foundation expert […]
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