Basement Waterproofing in Northern Virginia

Your basement might have issues like mold and moisture that impact the rest of your home. Learn how your Northern Virginia home can benefit from permanent solutions from JES.

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JES Foundation Repair

7940 Gainsford Ct.
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 420-1887

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Basement Waterproofing Services in Northern Virginia

Keeping the basement of your Northern Virginia home dry and free of mold and excess moisture can be a challenge, especially given the area’s cold winters and warm, muggy, wet summers. Whether you use your basement for storage, extra living space, or nothing at all, keeping this area of your home healthy is key. Otherwise, your health and your home’s structural integrity could suffer.

DIY fixes are just short-term bandages. It is best to have your home inspected and repaired by a professional such as JES Foundation Repair. Our experienced team has the expertise and solutions needed to keep your basement dry for good. Learn more below.

THE JES PROCESS

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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.

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Basement Problem Signs in Northern Virginia

Basement problems are not something to take lightly, as they can impact the health and safety of your home and family. Some issues might also signal foundation damage, so it can be difficult to distinguish what’s going on in your Northern Virginia home’s basement. However, some typical basement problem signs you should be aware of include leaking walls, efflorescence, mold, condensation, high humidity, wet drywall, and flooding. Don’t let these problems grow into major hazards. Contact our team for help and a free estimate right away.

Basement Condensation

No homeowner wants to deal with basement condensation. Learn more about the signs and solutions to protect your home.

Musty Basement Smell

Dampness, cracks, and waterproofing issues can cause serious basement moisture problems, which can themselves lead to mold and other health concerns.

Efflorescence

White powder on your floor joists can be very worrying. What do you need to know about the fuzzy white buildup on your floor joists?

Wet Drywall in Your Basement

Wet drywall typically comes around because of cracks in your walls and general leaking.

Causes of Basement Damage in Northern Virginia

The aforementioned problem signs might have a wide variety of sources. However, the diverse and problematic clay and silty soil under and surrounding your Northern Virginia home is the most typical cause of basement troubles. The dirt that was removed during the construction of your home is restored when the basement walls are built. The clay bowl effect and the establishment of an artificial water table might result from oversaturating this loose soil. Furthermore, basement walls may crack, bow, and leak as a result of the hydrostatic pressure that the water in the soil creates. Additionally, interior elements like a faulty sump pump, leaking water heater, or leaking plumbing pipe could be to blame.

Basement Leaking Window Well

A leaking window well can make a giant mess in your basement which can make it much less comfortable.

Are My Leaky Gutters a Problem?

Gutter leaks may be caused by loose fasteners, clogs, or an improper slope. It’s important to find the cause of the problem to address it.

Basement Sump Pump Issues

Basement sump pump issues can lead to water problems which are a mess to clean up and can damage your home.

Poor drainage in the front yard of a home

Poor Foundation Drainage

Overflowing gutters, clogged gutters, poor drainage grading and ineffective yard grading contribute to a wet basement. Then the water will drain next to your basement foundation, instead of away from it – then basement leaking begins.

Basement Waterproofing Solutions in Northern Virginia

Your Northern Virginia basement, and therefore the rest of your house, may be fixed and protected in the best possible way with the knowledge and tools of reputable basement waterproofing professionals. An interior drain, a sump pump, a dehumidifier, a wall vapor barrier, and other solutions may be recommended by your JES inspector. While each solution is important and has its own benefits, they are all designed to work together as a complete waterproofing system to provide your basement with the ultimate protection it needs.

Basement Dehumidifier

A basement dehumidifier will help combat humidity issues in order to keep your basement dry and conserve energy.

Basement Sump Pump

There are numerous reasons why your home’s basement can develop leaks or result in a complete flood.

BasementGutter™ Interior Drain System

BasementGutter™ Interior Drain Systems are the best basement waterproofing solutions. Keep your home safe and dry with the JES experts.

Egress Window

An egress window seals out moisture and is designed to dramatically increase the amount of natural light that comes into your basement.

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Why Choose JES Foundation Repair

JES Foundation Repair has been Northern Virginia homeowners’ go-to resource for basement waterproofing solutions for almost 30 years. We are keenly aware of the challenges faced by residents due to the area’s variety of unstable silty, clay, and loam soils, as well as constant rainfall and excessive humidity. To solve these issues and keep your basement permanently dry and protected, we have created specialized basement waterproofing solutions. In addition, thousands of homeowners just like you have given us positive customer feedback, and we have also won numerous awards like the Angi Super Service Award.

Nobody should have to put up with a wet, moldy, musty basement. Contact JES right away to schedule a free basement inspection and repair estimate from our expert team. The process only takes a few minutes to start, and your basement and home will be secure for many years to come.

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