If your Charlottesville home has a basement, it could sustain damage such as flooding, mold growth, and more. Learn what’s behind these issues and how JES can help you repair and protect your basement.
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2410 Southland Dr
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 409-2147
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Saturday: 8 am – 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 7 pm
While most houses throughout Virginia lack basements, Charlottesville in Albemarle County is home to many structures with these below ground areas. Basements can be used for everything from extra bedroom space to storage, to a state-of-the-art fan cave and beyond. However, they are often problematic and prone to various damage. Because they are primarily situated below ground level, the area’s silty loam and silty clay soils, as well a
Basement problems are not something to take lightly, as they can impact the health and safety of your home and family. Some Water intrusion and other damage in your Charlottesville basement can show up in various ways. The visible presence of water on your basement walls or floor is the most obvious sign that something is wrong. There are other common problem signs you can look for that will let you know your basement needs to be repaired. These include efflorescence (a white, chalky substance on concrete walls or floor), mold, wet drywall, high humidity, musty or unpleasant odors, increased pest activity, and more. Once you notice one or more of these issues, it’s time to contact local basement waterproofing professionals right away.
There are several reasons the aforementioned issues can develop. Some of the most common causes of basement damage include internal leaks from plumbing or appliances like a faulty sump pump, as well as the clay bowl effect and hydrostatic pressure. The last two causes have to do with the way your home was constructed and how Charlottesville’s wet weather and problematic soils impact your home. Loose, backfilled soil around your basement walls creates an artificial water table that makes it easier for hydrostatic pressure to arise and exert tremendous pressure on the walls. This then can lead to wall cracks and bowing, as well as water intrusion and flooding.
Every house in Charlottesville is unique and will need specific solutions tailored to best fit those repair needs. But some of the most recommended and commonly used basement waterproofing solutions include interior drainage, sump pumps, dehumidifiers, and wall vapor barriers. Every home may need something different, but all of these products make up a comprehensive waterproofing system that ensures water vapor is kept at bay, leaking water is intercepted and promptly removed, and that interior moisture is controlled.
For nearly 30 years, JES has been the preferred basement waterproofing professional in Charlottesville and surrounding areas. Our highly trained and experienced team has lived and worked throughout the area for many years, so they are familiar with the challenges area homeowners face such as the constant rain, expansive soil, and how both impact home safety. Along with our various accolades like the Angi Super Service Award, we have earned positive reviews from thousands of homeowners like you who have trusted us with their most valuable asset, their home.
Don’t let a wet and moldy basement get the best of your home. Contact JES Foundation Repair today to schedule your free inspection and estimate with our friendly and knowledgeable professionals. We have been helping Charlottesville homeowners create safer and healthier homes for many years, and we are ready to help you too.
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Greg from JES came out to inspect a property and give a free estimate within a day of calling. He was punctual, which is important with my busy schedule. During the evaluation of the basement, Greg was able to clearly explain what was creating the…
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We have been struggling with ground water in our basement for years but assumed it would require excavation around the outside of our home which we really did not want to do as we have some very old shrubs. After a visit from Damon Trent, we were…
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To JR and your crew – Thank you for a great job! The whole experience was very smooth process from beginning to end. Thank you for getting our foundation solid again and going the extra mile when cleaning up.
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I am a very satisfied customer of JES. I contacted the company regarding concerns my husband I had concerning a few cracks in my wallboard, tape pulling away and spongy floors. My initial contact was with Kyle Clayton, Contractor Representative,…
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We had a tremendous experience with JES Foundation Repair. The initial inspection and estimate was thoroughly explained and the appointment was made for the work. We needed to move our auxiliary generator so JES could do the work and JES worked…
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The information we gained today from Jes was invaluable. Dylan Caruso was friendly professional and knowledgeable!
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Troy Hofheimer, the certified field inspector was on time, professional, and friendly. He checked out my concerns. He explained to me why I thought I had a problem. Was not pushy to sale me something I didn’t need. At my age, some people try to take…
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I felt Dasmine Littlejohn was very courteous and assured me that the problem will be fixed even if it has to be redone. He said to expect a call the next day and it will be taken care of in a timely fashion. Sandra Haney
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Our 18 year old basement was filling with rain water more and more as time went on as much as 2 1/2 feet of water, so after seeing the Evergreen/JES commercials many time’s we decided to give them a call, Our initial meet and greet was with Jack…
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Had to have my floor jacked up. Had the crew of Kelvin, Ricardo and George June 5 and 6. They were here on time, friendly, efficient, very hard working, did an excellent job. After the job was done went the extra mile to help me out with a problem…
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Damon T came up with a convincing sales pitch, and we were impressed by the thoroughness of the plan. We ended up declining one small portion of Damon’s original plan – after consultation with Tash and his team during the installation process. The…
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Yesterday we had JES come and fix my sidewalk where it had cracked. We were scheduled for 3-4pm. The field workers were down a guy and the jobs ahead of me took longer than planned. By the time TJ King and Carlos Silva got to my house it was already…
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