Basement Waterproofing and Crawl Space Repair in Burke, VA

February 24, 2022 | Burke, VA

Customer complaints of some moisture or water entering basement. Inspection shows some streaks from top of foundation wall indicating water movement on front of home. Clean out and apply new caulk to all joints at brick knee wall where it meets any flashing, siding or other trim/bricks. On left side where metal flashing meets siding on front clean any worn caulk and apply a new bead between flashing and siding, beige colored caulk will be used. Caulk gaps where front door meets siding at bottom corners.

April 03, 2020 | Burke, VA

Remove all insulation boards, batted insulation, fecal matter, and vapor barrier. Sterifab entire accessible crawlspace to disinfect and treat for mites, lice, and bacteria. Replace the section of 6 inch insulated hvac line that rats have chewed through. Some digging will be needed to access some parts of crawlspace. Insulation, fecal matter, carpeting, and additional flooring material near entry point will be removed and the area will be disinfected. 

Rodent program  

Set up one way for rats on possible entry points and set rat snap traps in crawl space.  

The technician will come out once a week for four weeks to check traps.  

Animal barrier wall in crawl space  

Dig down 16 inches and install a stainless steel screen along the trench area indicated by the technician. Install quarter inch stainless steel screen and secure top with screws. Secure bottom of screen with cement. 

Crawl space Encapsulation  

Install R11 bora foam board on all walls of crawl space. Spray foam seal plate in crawl space. Install dimple shield and crawl shield/ 16 mil vapor barrier. Along the exterior wall install plywood.  

Install new plywood along the entry point and new access panel. 

December 10, 2018 | Burke, VA

Summit to remove debris/insulation from crawlspace and treat rim joist and subfloor with mold treatment. Summit to dig out inside perimeter of crawlspace and grade for install of the drainage system. Install fastdrain around perimeter walls of the inside crawlspace and connect to sump pumps. backfill with gravel Install 2 crock/basin sump pumps with 1/4 hp motors at low lying point and install PVC runoff drain to outside on the rear right side of the home and dig 12-15 ft away from home and install discharge line with drybox. Hook up electrical for both the sump pump and dehumidifier Air seal top of the rim joist with sprayfoam around perimeter walls and seal any vents. Install R11 foamboard insulation to walls or crawlspace with a vapor barrier. Install crawl shield/ dimple shield mat to the floor of crawlspace to protect the vapor barrier. Install 16mil vapor barrier to the floor of crawlspace and seam tape to walls. Install a wise air 55 dehumidifier and run condensation line to the sump pump. Remove the entry frame and dig out to install a watertight turtle system to allow access to the crawlspace. Crawlspace fastdrain system comes with a 25year warranty on the system itself, dehumidifier and sump pumps come with the manufacturer warranty only. any natural disasters or foundation issues are not covered.