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Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation, Charlottesville, VA

A wet and moldy crawl space doesn’t just affect this area under your house. The health and well-being of your home and family could be at risk, as well. But JES can help remedy these issues and restore your crawl space and home’s value.

Richmond Local Office

JES Foundation Repair

309 Quarles Rd
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 409-2147



Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 7 am – 11 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 11 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 11 pm

Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation in Charlottesville, VA

The crawl space under your Charlottesville, VA, home could be teeming with humid air, bugs and other pests, water, flooding, and other problems, and you just don’t know it. Most homeowners don’t venture into their crawl spaces for these reasons, and we don’t advise you to visit this area anytime soon. However, it is crucial to be aware of the condition of your crawl space because its health dictates the health of the rest of your home. 

Leave the crawl space inspection to our experienced team at JES Foundation Repair. We know how to safely and accurately evaluate this space under your Charlottesville home and diagnose any problems. We’ll also present you with permanent solutions tailored to fit your crawl space’s specific repair needs. 

The JES Process

Schedule Free Inspection

One of our contact center representatives will reach out to you to determine your problem and set the best time for one of our certified field inspectors to visit your home.

Consult with Our Certified Inspector

Our certified field inspector will visit your home to observe the problems in your home and inspect other areas of your home that may have been impacted.

Installation of Customized Solutions

Our professional production crew installs patented, American-made solutions in each home with care and strives to leave the area better than we found it.

Schedule Inspection

Crawl Space Problem Signs in Charlottesville

There are many problem signs that indicate your Charlottesville crawl space needs to be repaired. Internal signs your JES inspector might notice include wet insulation, standing water or flooding, condensation, and mold. But there are other issues throughout your home that signal crawl space damage. Keep an eye out for increased pest activity, mold growth, high electric bills, high humidity, and sagging floors. Before any of these issues worsen, reach out to JES for a free crawl space inspection and repair estimate.

Causes of Crawl Space Damage in Charlottesville

Several causes could be leading to your Charlottesville home’s crawl space problems. The most common culprit, however, is open crawl space vents. While it was originally thought that vents would help reduce humidity and moisture problems, they have been found to cause these issues. This is especially problematic during Charlottesville’s humid summers. Muggy, unconditioned air enters the crawl space through open vents and travels upward through your home because of the stack effect. This means that any dangers like moisture and mold can find their way into your main living space.

Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation Solutions in Charlottesville

How your crawl space is repaired and protected depends on any existing waterproofing measures and their condition, as well as the extent of any damage. The crawl space repair and encapsulation solutions your JES inspector might recommend include interior drainage, a sump pump, a dehumidifier, encapsulation with a vapor barrier, vent covers, and specialized crawl space supports to shore up floors and floor joists. While your Charlottesville crawl space might need one or all of these solutions, they work perfectly together to keep your crawl space dry and structurally sound. 

Why Choose JES Foundation Repair

While our name says “Foundation,” we are so much more than that. We have nearly 30 years of experience with repairing and encapsulating homes throughout Charlottesville and nearby. During that time, we have earned thousands of excellent reviews from homeowners like you who have trusted us with their crawl space repair and encapsulation. We also have earned numerous awards like Angi Super Service.  

Our team also has extensive experience and knowledge about Charlottesville’s year-round rain, silty loam and silty clay loam soils, and how they interact with each other to impact homes and their crawl spaces. If you are ready to take back the health of your crawl space and home, contact us today to schedule your free crawl space inspection and repair quote. 

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Andre was great! Very informative!

Andre was great! Very informative!

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JES just wrapped up our foundation work – a 3 day project – during the coldest days of the year! The crew was friendly, communicative, and…

JES just wrapped up our foundation work – a 3 day project – during the coldest days of the year! The crew was friendly, communicative, and as far as I can see they did a professional job and left the workplace tidy. Time will tell if the job was effective, but so far, so good! Many thanks to the whole crew – Osman Ochoa, Alejandro Vazquez, Cristian Castro, and the supervisor, Rudi Gonzalez!

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Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Jay Hyman, came right out and identified the problem. He told me what my options were, and…

Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Jay Hyman, came right out and identified the problem. He told me what my options were, and how much everything would cost. A date and time was scheduled for the work to be done. Abdoul and his team came out on the scheduled date and time and did a great job. They were very polite, friendly, and professional. Abdoul welcomed questions and was very knowledgeable. They also cleaned up very well afterwards. I would highly recommend JES Foundation to anyone who needs this type of work done.

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Had my annual service completed today. The service technician Ethan Looney was outstanding and explained each step as he was doing it….

Had my annual service completed today. The service technician Ethan Looney was outstanding and explained each step as he was doing it. Ethan provided great customer service. Highly recommend JES.

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We had our seasonal inspection done by JES today. Andre McDuffie was my service technician and he was excellent! He identified the concerns …

We had our seasonal inspection done by JES today. Andre McDuffie was my service technician and he was excellent! He identified the concerns we had and did his best to correct. He made it very understandable as to why we were having the concerns we do. He will be putting a proposal and price together for the work that needs to be done after discussing it with his manager. Andre is a true credit & and strong asset to JES.

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I was very impressed with Andre Williams as my service technician. He was prompt and professional and spent time talking with me and…

I was very impressed with Andre Williams as my service technician. He was prompt and professional and spent time talking with me and explaining what he was looking at and telling me about it. He was great to talk with and a nice guy.

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I had basement waterproofing done and JES did great work. They started the job on schedule and finished a day early. Roberto Lemus,…

I had basement waterproofing done and JES did great work. They started the job on schedule and finished a day early. Roberto Lemus, Osman Ochoa and Alejandro Vazquez were fantastic. Roberto kept me informed during the entire process. At the end of every day I was given an update and walk thru. They cleaned up when the entire job was finished. They were a great team and should I need JES again, I would be happy to work with this group. Thank you JES for a great job!!! Shirley Tucker

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Joe is a great inspector/technician who has explained every little detail of the problem I had along with options to fix it. Thank you very …

Joe is a great inspector/technician who has explained every little detail of the problem I had along with options to fix it. Thank you very much for your help with this!

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Andre Williams very professional and polite. He explained everything to me. Hopefully I get him next time I need an inspection

Andre Williams very professional and polite. He explained everything to me. Hopefully I get him next time I need an inspection

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We just had a service call from Andre Williams with JES and he was fantastic. Came out on a Saturday morning and checked our three sump…

We just had a service call from Andre Williams with JES and he was fantastic. Came out on a Saturday morning and checked our three sump pumps. He was professional, thorough and courteous. Great personality as well. Glad he’s part of the JES team.

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Bryan and Austin did a fantastic job filling voids under my garage and lifting sections of concrete patio. They were professional, offered …

Bryan and Austin did a fantastic job filling voids under my garage and lifting sections of concrete patio. They were professional, offered helpful tips, and explained the process. They showed attention to detail and left a clean workspace.

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I contacted JES Foundation Repair to fix my sinking driveway and I was completely impressed by the professionalism and dedication…

I contacted JES Foundation Repair to fix my sinking driveway and I was completely impressed by the professionalism and dedication demonstrated by everyone I met. Bryan Rutherford and Morgan Oakley arrived at my home right on time. They were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. They started working right away, also took the time to thoroughly explain to me the entire process and gave me an accurate estimated time of completion. When the job was about 90% finished, unfortunately a piece of equipment broke down. They finished the remaining tasks as much as they could, cleaned the worksite and promised to come back a week later to complete the job, as soon as the faulty equipment was fixed. To my surprise, Bryan called me the next morning and told me that he’d be back on that day, as he was concerned about the unsealed area of the driveway and wanted to take care of it right away. He managed to find a workaround, drove to my house (out of his way) and completed the remaining job. They did such a fantastic job my driveway almost looks like a new one again! Thank you, Bryan, Morgan, Jesse for your help. I would not hesitate to recommend JES Foundation Repair to anyone in need of reliable and trustworthy concrete repair.

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We had a lovely free inspection with Chris Routten today. He was scheduled for 90 minutes to diagnose an issue with water leaking in our…

We had a lovely free inspection with Chris Routten today. He was scheduled for 90 minutes to diagnose an issue with water leaking in our basement and we ended up taking 3 hours of his time! He was so thorough, finding some additional weak spots for us. He provided a solution to our current issue, as well as options we were interested to hear regarding some longer term fixes. The most relieving part is he was not super “salesy” – so I felt I could make the right decision for work to do now versus later. Highly recommend.

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Had a very pleasurable experience with JES and Jay Hyman he came out and was a very experienced inspector of many years ,spent the time to …

Had a very pleasurable experience with JES and Jay Hyman he came out and was a very experienced inspector of many years ,spent the time to explained everything on how I could keep my basement dry and never worry about it again.Can't wait to get my new basement waterproofing . Thanks Jay and JES

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Service performed by Mike. Replaced dehumidifier and cleaned up leaked water.

Service performed by Mike. Replaced dehumidifier and cleaned up leaked water.

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Great job by the team installing a new drain in the yard. Replacing an 30year old french drain. The team was friendly, timely, and very…

Great job by the team installing a new drain in the yard. Replacing an 30year old french drain. The team was friendly, timely, and very neat with the work. Great work by foreman Jaime Castillo and team Angel Molina and Erick Morales. My back still hurts from watching them move all those rocks.

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Augustin and Eduardo were excellent and very good to work with. I was impressed by their professionalism.

Augustin and Eduardo were excellent and very good to work with. I was impressed by their professionalism.

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Andre Williams came out to do our annual inspection of our drain and sump pump and couldn't have been more efficient and helpful. We have…

Andre Williams came out to do our annual inspection of our drain and sump pump and couldn't have been more efficient and helpful. We have been extremely happy with JES! Joe and Trish

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Osman Ochoa, Roberto Lemus, and Alejandro Vasquez did a great job with the foundation repair. Very quick and professional!

Osman Ochoa, Roberto Lemus, and Alejandro Vasquez did a great job with the foundation repair. Very quick and professional!

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Jesse came out when booked, was in contact with me on the way here, was friendly, gave a prompt estimate, and conducted himself…

Jesse came out when booked, was in contact with me on the way here, was friendly, gave a prompt estimate, and conducted himself professionally, including with post-estimate texts.

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