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Is Crawl Space Encapsulation Worth the Cost?

Without a doubt, the cost of encapsulation is a top concern homeowners have. And that’s natural. Money matters, and so does your home. You want to make sure you’re using quality, cost-effective solutions to protect it.  When weighing the cost of crawl space encapsulation, it is important to consider the benefits you, your family, and your […]

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Why Is My Chimney Leaning and Showing Cracking Bricks?

More likely than not, your chimney actually has its own foundation that’s wholly separate from the rest of the home. Although this can be useful in giving the chimney enough support so it typically wouldn’t start sinking quickly, it can also be frustrating because that means it’s completely separate from your home, without the additional […]

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Why are my Kitchen Floors bowing?

Bowing floors in the kitchen typically showcase a foundation problem. For the most part, bowing floors occur when either your home is settling abnormally or you’re having a waterproofing problem. Either way, it’s definitely not a good sign and it’s absolutely something you should address as soon as possible.  Abnormal settling is something that happens […]

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What Can I Do to Fix My Home’s Bouncy, Squeaky Floors?

If your home ends up exposed to too much hydrostatic pressure over an extended period, your basement and main-level floors may begin to reflect some of your home’s overall strain. You can invest in repairs, however, instead of letting the damage therein grow worse. If you let that damage sit for too long, your floors […]

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How Do I Fix Bowed Basement Walls in My Home?

Fixing your damaged basement walls doesn’t have to be a complicated process. Instead, you can work with area professionals to determine what kind of solutions may help you restore your home’s original value. Bowing walls in your home benefit from additional support, as moisture and other forces can negatively impact your concrete walls. You have […]

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Is It Possible to Fix the Stair-Step Cracks in a Block Foundation?

Concrete block foundations consist of several blocks held together by caulk, mortar, or a similar substance. These types of foundations are on the older side, but they can help keep your home in one spot for years at a time. That said, block foundations are just as prone, if not more so, to the kind […]

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What Could Be Causing Small Vertical Cracks in My Basement Wall?

You may find yourself contending with several types of cracks as a homeowner. Some of the most common include horizontal, diagonal, and stair-step cracks.   But vertical cracks also can find a home in your walls. These types of cracks tend to form along your walls, door frames, windows, and other locations. These cracks appear as […]

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What Are Common Foundation Repair Methods?

When it comes to repairing your home, you’ll want to be sure that you’ve invested in the right means of supporting your home. Choosing from a broad catalog of repair options can overwhelm even the savviest of homeowners, though. That’s where area professionals and their expertise come in handy. After a thorough home inspection, you […]

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What Is Foundation Settling?

No matter what steps you take, it is likely that your foundation is going to start to settle sometime in the years to come. Gravity is a force, unfortunately, that no one and nothing can ignore. As such, the force of gravity working against your home can cause your foundation to start to shift.   The […]

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What Causes Foundation Failure?

Foundation failure is most often the result of extensive hydrostatic pressure. Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure that builds up outside of your home as water begins to press up against your structural supports. As that water moves in, it can force those materials making up your structural supports to rapidly change temperature.   As those materials […]

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