Helical Pier Installation: What It Is, How It Works, and When You Need It
Helical Pier Installation: What It Is, How It Works, and When You Need It Helical piers come up in two very different conversations. The first is the one nobody wants to have: a foundation is sinking, cracks are spreading, and something has to be done. The second is a conversation that doesn’t happen nearly enough: […]
Read More +Do You Need a Crawl Space Dehumidifier? Here’s How to Know
Do You Need a Crawl Space Dehumidifier? Here’s How to Know If you’ve been researching crawl space moisture problems, a dehumidifier has probably come up as part of the solution. But there’s a fair amount of confusion around what a crawl space dehumidifier actually does, whether you need one, and what separates a unit that […]
Read More +Crawl Space Mold Prevention: How to Keep It From Coming Back
Crawl Space Mold Prevention: How to Keep It From Coming Back If you’ve already dealt with mold in your crawl space, you know how disruptive and expensive remediation can be. If you haven’t, keeping it that way is worth some deliberate effort. In Hampton Roads, where the humidity is relentless and crawl spaces deal with […]
Read More +Crawl Space Mold Removal: What It Involves and What to Expect
Crawl Space Mold Removal: What It Involves and What to Expect If you’ve found mold in your crawl space, the instinct is usually to want it gone as fast as possible. That’s reasonable. But mold remediation in a crawl space is a more involved process than scrubbing down a bathroom wall, and understanding what it […]
Read More +Why Crawl Space Moisture Is Driving Up Your Energy Bills
Why Crawl Space Moisture Is Driving Up Your Energy Bills If your energy bills have been climbing and you can’t figure out why, the answer might be under your feet. Most homeowners think about insulation, windows, and HVAC efficiency when they’re trying to understand high energy costs. The crawl space rarely comes to mind. But […]
Read More +Signs Your Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Needs Replacement
Signs Your Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Needs Replacement If you’ve gotten into your crawl space recently, or had someone else do it, and found a mess of torn plastic sheeting, you’re not alone. Vapor barriers don’t last forever, and in a climate like Hampton Roads, they tend to fail faster than homeowners expect. The problem […]
Read More +How Summer Storms Affect Your Foundation
How Summer Storms Affect Your Foundation Summer in Hampton Roads means heat, humidity, and storms that can drop two or three inches of rain in under an hour. Most homeowners watch the weather, wait for it to pass, and move on. But what’s happening under and around your house during those storms, and in the […]
Read More +Water in Your Crawl Space After Rain: What’s Happening and What to Do
Water in Your Crawl Space After Rain: What’s Happening and What to Do If you’ve gotten under your house after a heavy storm and found water down there, or if you’re seeing the signs without actually looking, musty smells, floors that feel softer than usual, humidity that seems worse on the first floor, you’re not […]
Read More +Floor Joist Repair: What It Involves and When Your Home Needs It
Floor Joist Repair: What It Involves and When Your Home Needs It If you’ve already had someone look at your crawl space, or you’ve gotten under there yourself, and the word “joists” came up, you’re past the point of wondering whether something is wrong. You’re trying to figure out how bad it is, what fixing […]
Read More +Sagging Floor Repair: What’s Causing It and How It Gets Fixed
Sagging Floor Repair: What’s Causing It and How It Gets Fixed A floor that feels soft underfoot, bounces when you walk across it, or has developed a noticeable slope is one of those home problems that’s easy to dismiss at first. Maybe it’s subtle enough that you chalk it up to the age of the […]
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