Foundation Repair in Charlottesville, VA
Damage to the foundation of your home is something you don’t want. You can count on JES to supply you with the best solutions to address any problem you may be having with your foundation.
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
Foundation Repair in Charlottesville, VA
If your home’s foundation needs repair, you can count on the experts at JES Foundation Repair to get the job done right the first time. To ensure that your home is structurally sound even if it is built on unstable soils in a rainy environment, our company provides unique solutions that are built to last. When it comes to foundation repair in Charlottesville, there are a number of factors at play, including the climate and the type of soil. Most of the soil in the Charlottesville area has a top layer of silty loam with a silty clay subsoil, leaving the top layer vulnerable to soil erosion and the bottom layer vulnerable to expansion.
The JES Process
Foundation Problem Signs in Charlottesville
Your home’s foundation is especially vulnerable to deterioration because of the humid climate and frequent rainfall found in Charlottesville and surrounding areas. When your home’s foundation is damaged, you should be aware of a wide range of problems that can occur. Cracks in your basement, along your chimney, and on your house’s outside brickwork are all symptoms that your foundation is settling.
Causes of Foundation Damage in Charlottesville
Damage to a foundation can be caused by many different things. For instance, soil erosion produced by a weak upper layer of dirt also damages your foundation as it sinks and settles into unstable soil. Depending on how much rain falls, the silty loam or silty clay soil below may also expand and contract, causing even more instability around your foundation. Because there are different types of soil in the area, being knowledgeable about both is very helpful.
Foundation Repair Solutions in Charlottesville
We have a variety of options for lifting, repairing, or stabilizing your foundation so that it can last for many years to come. Our solutions include helical and push piers, which are meant to stabilize your foundation by holding it in place and can potentially lift it back towards its original position. As a result of the area’s frequent summer rainfall and humidity, foundation waterproofing is strongly advised in Charlottesville.
Why Choose JES Foundation Repair
In order to ensure the stability of your home, you should focus on repairing its foundation. There are no costs or obligations associated with having JES evaluate your foundation. You can rely on our nearly three decades of experience when it comes to Charlottesville’s silty loam and clay subsoil, as well as high levels of humidity. We have received the Angi’s Super Service Award, and we have more than 3,000 positive customer reviews. For foundation repair in Charlottesville, we’re here for you. In the long run, neglecting foundation difficulties can only lead to more costly and dangerous problems. Contact us as soon as possible!
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Jeanne was great at our consultation! Very detailed and helpful. I felt it was comprehensive and focused on what we needed!
Jeanne was great at our consultation! Very detailed and helpful. I felt it was comprehensive and focused on what we needed!
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Robert was clear and through at the time of the estimate and he walked through ever step of the process. JES scheduled me on a weekend to…
Robert was clear and through at the time of the estimate and he walked through ever step of the process. JES scheduled me on a weekend to come out the next day when an issue came up in a home inspection. I highly recommend JES Foundation Repair!
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Mr. Williams came out on time after alerting me, was very knowageable, and professional about the assigned work to be done. He also…
Mr. Williams came out on time after alerting me, was very knowageable, and professional about the assigned work to be done. He also listened and gave me advice about a nagging question I had about a low spot in my floor. It was a great day for me.
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Shannon Martin was incredibly professional, knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. We have full confidence in the quality of work that…
Shannon Martin was incredibly professional, knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. We have full confidence in the quality of work that will be done. We will be recommending JES services to our new homeowners and neighbors alike. A very happy customer.
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Andre Williams did a great job in his inspection of waterproofing.
Andre Williams did a great job in his inspection of waterproofing.
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Abdul & Raqman did a fantastic job. Drainage system install. Will work with them again in the spring for the other side of the house.
Abdul & Raqman did a fantastic job. Drainage system install. Will work with them again in the spring for the other side of the house.
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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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Jeanne was very thorough during the initial viewing of our property. She then returned and met with my wife and I and was very gracious in…
Jeanne was very thorough during the initial viewing of our property. She then returned and met with my wife and I and was very gracious in explaining the details of what JES was proposing to do to repair our chimney that was pulling away from the side of the house. Jeanne was very professional in every aspect of her explaining, answering questions, and providing relief to my stressed out wife as we had been given an estimate by a brick Mason that was much more expensive than what Jeanne had proposed to us. All in all Jeanne is a true professional and leaves no details out of the proposal and the repair. Thanks for a wonderful experience Jeanne and JES foundation repair.
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The JES Team was fantastic! They accomplished encapsulation of 2 crawl spaces and installed a sump pump in the basement. Brian S.managed a…
The JES Team was fantastic! They accomplished encapsulation of 2 crawl spaces and installed a sump pump in the basement. Brian S.managed a great crew with Gio O.and David B. And added Cameron and Truman for a couple days. Brian showed me and explained what they accomplished each step of the way! They worked meticulously and cleaned up each day! They were informative, trustworthy, careful, and very pleasant to deal with! Jerry W, the electrician was great, too! We were very pleased to have JES accomplish this priority job for our home.
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Joe York helped fix my basement and concrete. Would recommend !
Joe York helped fix my basement and concrete. Would recommend !
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Service technician Andre Williams came and did our annual inspection. He was punctual, professional and had great information.
Service technician Andre Williams came and did our annual inspection. He was punctual, professional and had great information.
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Out in the NNK, JES delivered top-notch service. Scott Beers, the technician, arrived early, was extremely thorough, and a pleasure to work …
Out in the NNK, JES delivered top-notch service. Scott Beers, the technician, arrived early, was extremely thorough, and a pleasure to work with. He was both professional and personable, and the finished job was exceptionally clean and well done. Thank you!
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Andre Williams and his Helper very professional and responsible. Will referrer them to other clients .
Andre Williams and his Helper very professional and responsible. Will referrer them to other clients .
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I am very impressed and appreciative of Michael Berger, I learned a lot and he made things simple and easy for me to understand.
I am very impressed and appreciative of Michael Berger, I learned a lot and he made things simple and easy for me to understand.
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We had our basement walls repaired and a water management system installed in our home over 16 years ago and it is still as good as the day …
We had our basement walls repaired and a water management system installed in our home over 16 years ago and it is still as good as the day JES installed it. Jay Hyman was our sales rep back then and still works at JES, now as a professional inspector. For the first time in 16 years, I recently reached out to JES to get copies of our old paperwork and Jay and the receptionist at the Manassas office were very friendly and super helpful. They went out of their way to get me what I needed. JES is a rare find, a company that’s stands behind their work – 16 years and counting.
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Our house was starting to make noises and I noticed drywall cracks. At first I assumed this was from my dinosaur footed stomping children…
Our house was starting to make noises and I noticed drywall cracks. At first I assumed this was from my dinosaur footed stomping children but these symptoms kept getting worse and so I decided it was time to start researching options. After a few google searches and reviews I reached out to JES and a few competitors. Mike Mele came out and sat with me and I explained to him what we were experiencing. He walked me around the house and showed me what was happening and where. He tested with a laser level and proved that the back side of our house was sinking and then we went into the crawl space. Mike inspected all of the support beams and showed me exactly where there was separation from the beams and how it was affecting the house. I was given a presentation of what JES could and would do. Mike explained to me that their system does not guarantee the house being level, but that the house would not sink any further. Price was fair compared to competitors, and after being offered a 3 year maintenance plan, I requested adding the 5 year maintenance plan instead. JES said they would contact me every 6 months to slowly adjust the jack beams as needed. Deposit paid, contract signed. Permitting took around a month or so. I have nothing nice to say about the county I live in. They are slow and as they are government entities, inherently and completely inept. I was put on the schedule after a few follow up emails between JES and myself. Install was hopefully a 2 day period, IF, the county finished inspections. Day 1 of install, our installer, foreman Abdul Kargbo came out and got to work. He was ready by the afternoon with intentions of the inspector coming the next day to confirm the footer digs were correct. Next day, a Friday the inspector never came, even though he was scheduled, and the crew sat all day and did nothing all day waiting for him to come. Tuesday, the inspector finally came, albeit late, and approved the footers and Tuesday Abdul and Roman came back to do the work. They worked well into the evening to finish the job. Abdul requested a review and I told him that once the final inspection was approved, I would give one. I IMMEDIATELY noticed a difference in the way the floors felt and sounded. Items that were prone to shaking in cabinets were no longer making noise. Floor creaks that were annoying, but that we had gotten used to were gone. The house felt far more sturdy. My kids incessant stomping no longer shook pictures on the wall. The next day I called Mike back to let him know how everything went and that I was happy. I asked him about the final inspection timeline. Mike asked for a review and I told him the same thing I told Abdul. Once final was approved I would do so. Here begins frustrations for us. I don't hold JES entirely responsible for this however because the county staffed with government workers, I think JES could have been more aggressive on our behalf with the county. I understand JES has a delicate relationship with the counties and have to balance customer expectations with the ability to continue to operate at the behest of the counties they operate within. The county claimed they didn't have an engineering letter. These are basically liability transfers that keep the county inspectors from putting their necks on the line, but still enable to to collect the money. Within the packet that was posted to my door were all the engineering packet that showed the math, plans and a letter with a certification stamp. We had to go back and forth with JES and the county ourselves to get this moving faster. I do not believe the county didn't have this letter, or at bare minimum have enough to approve the project. I do know the county is inept. County approved the project in spite of them saying they didn't have plans. Which were included in the packet taped to my door. Due to my disgust with government, JES still gets a 5 star, regardless of the frustrations we had to deal with. Thanks Mike, Abdul and all the JES crew. It was great working with you. See you in 6 months for the check up!
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Scott was very professional and answered all my questions. Very refreshing to have such nice customer service. Thank you.
Scott was very professional and answered all my questions. Very refreshing to have such nice customer service. Thank you.
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After an evaluation by Sean Wheeler, who is very knowledgeable about foundations, basements crawl spaces and recommended by my neighbor….
After an evaluation by Sean Wheeler, who is very knowledgeable about foundations, basements crawl spaces and recommended by my neighbor. JES encapsulate my crawl space on my home and extend my sump pump drain system. What an amazing crew that came out. Henry Ayala, Jose Rubio, Diego Ayala are top notch professionals, hard working, efficient, polite, took time to explain how things operate. I’ve actually requested that team to come back in the spring time to do some other work from JES. If there were a 100 star rating they would get it. Absolutely excellent!
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