Basement Waterproofing and Crawl Space Repair in Centreville, VA

June 29, 2021 | Centreville, VA

Crawlspace has water entering at joint in mid point and floor joint. 5 foot clearance in space. Some musty odors and chilly in space plus lower floor of home. Install FastDrain on front wall of crawlspace and left side wall to edge of living space with heavy duty shield up walls to sill plate. Includes installation of FastSump with liner, check valve and high water alarm. Also includes installation of electrical outlet by licensed electrician. Discharge out left side of home into drainbox in soil. To address moisture issues on foundation walls and airow, install Thermax foam board on front walls from floor to sill plate. Apply two inches of closed cell foam to rim joist in area to be treated. Demo insulation on side wall at garage and apply 2 inches of closed cell foam to wall. Demo all insulation in crawl space ceiling. Install inducer in supply trunk to partially condition space. Sterilize entire space with sanitizing agent. Customer and any pets will need to be out of the home during treatment and up to one hour afterwards. To properly dry space, provide healthier air in the home, install SantaFe Compact dehumidifier with duct kit and passive grille installed in wall adjoining crawlspace.

July 06, 2020 | Centreville, VA

Replace return and short rake with new primed wood. Use existing wood to match paint but cannot guarantee exact match. Caulk/seal. Rake cap/wrap. Right side of the attic showed some water entry and blowing water entering the attic space. Right side of home, install metal capping on rake, caulk and seal. Cream colored may not match exactly. Reset siding: Ride side of home, aluminum siding is pushed back from sheathing. Siding resting on the neighbors roof. Recommend removal of siding, check and flash sheathing and down to shingles. Inspect for any additional issues. Additional repairs or remediation may be needed. Remove dish on roof, seal bolt holes. Discard the dish and cables. Door repair; install replacement closer, supplied by customer, in lower door jamb. Paint bump out: Sand/caulk/paint entire bump out with exterior grade paint. Will attempt to match as close as possible. 

September 01, 2020 | Centreville, VA

Remove all old batted fiberglass insulation. Install stainless steel screen on vents. Install R11 bora foam board on walls. Spray foam exterior sill plate. Install dimple shield and 16 mil vapor barrier/crawl shield on the floor. Seam tape 16 mil vapor barrier to the R11 bora foam board. Fix the sump discharge line with better support to the rafters. Under the porch area fix the discharge line to directly drain into the 4 inch discharge line. Install one insulated white composite new door with latches to crawl space. Under the bump, the out window installs a new piece of white composite wood where wood is missing. Caulk along the gap between the wood and the brick. To access the area under the porch a section of lattice work will be removed and reinstalled after work is finished with the caulking and the discharge line. 

December 12, 2018 | Centreville, VA

Approximately 5 LF crack in rear foundation wall at rear of garage. Open crack where needed, inject high strength adhesive to seal crack. All work carries a three month warranty.

October 23, 2018 | Centreville, VA

The small closet area in the basement has some minor efflorescence. No water entering space. Will need to apply 2 coats of masonry waterproofing paint, white, to approximately 60 sq/ft space. Work is guaranteed for 1 year.