Voted #1 for Foundation Repair – Virginia Beach, VA

Our award-winning team of foundation repair experts has hundreds of years of experience in crawl space and foundation repair. Here are a few reasons why our customers love us:

• Over 4,000 ★★★★★ reviews
• Photos included with free inspections
• Flexible and customized options
• Great Discounts and financing
• Excellent long-term warranties
• Great communication

Our Foundation Expertise Includes

• Structural Repairs
• Subfloor Replacement
• Termite Remediation & Repairs
• Sloping Uneven Floors
• Sticking Doors
• Foundation Jacks
• Foundation Stabilizers
• Foundation Repairs
• Floor Joist Repair

Virginia Beach presents a unique challenge for homeowners because our region is not built on a single type of ground. Depending on which side of the city you live in, your home is likely battling one of two distinct soil enemies: Expansive Marine Clay or Sandy Washout.

Signs Your Home is Settling.

Exterior Signs:

• Stair-step cracks in brickwork (Mortar joint separation).
• Chimneys pulling away from the siding (Leaning chimneys).
• There are gaps opening up around any windows.

Interior Signs:

• Doors or windows stick or won’t latch (Frame distortion).
• Drywall cracks are extending from the window corners.
• Sloping or “bouncy” floors.

Understanding which soil is under your home is the first step to a permanent fix.

1. The Inland Problem: “Shrink-Swell” Clay

Common in: Kempsville, Rosemont, Salem, and Princess Anne.

Much of the land in Virginia Beach sits on dense marine clay. This soil acts like a sponge—it expands rapidly when wet and shrinks when dry.

• The Wet Cycle (Hydrostatic Pressure): During our rainy seasons, the clay absorbs water and swells, exerting pressure on your foundation walls. This is the primary cause of horizontal cracks.
• The Dry Cycle (Settlement): During hot summer droughts, the clay dries out and shrinks, pulling away from your footing. This leaves your foundation unsupported, leading to “stair-step” cracks in your brickwork as the house settles into the gap.

2. The Coastal Problem: Sand Erosion & Washout

Common in: The Oceanfront, Chic’s Beach, Sandbridge, Bay Island and Shore Drive.

If you live closer to the water, your soil is likely sandy and loose. While sand doesn’t swell like clay, it suffers from washout.

• The Erosion Factor: Heavy rains and high water tables don’t just sit on the surface; they flow through the soil. As water moves under your home, it carries loose sand particles.
• The Void Effect: Over time, this washout creates hollow voids under your concrete slab or footing. Without support, the weight of your chimney or corners causes them to sink or tilt, often pulling away from the rest of the structure.

Permanent Foundation Stabilization Solutions

We don’t just “patch” cracks. We use geotechnical engineering principles to transfer your home’s weight from unstable surface soil to deep, load-bearing strata.

1. Push Piers (For Heavy Settlement)

Best For: Brick homes, sandy soils (Oceanfront/Shore Drive), deep clay settling, & chimneys. When heavy clay soils in neighborhoods like Kempsville shrink and cause your footing to drop, we use the weight of your own home to drive high-strength steel tubes down to bedrock or stable soil.

• The Mechanism: Hydraulic rams drive steel sections deep underground until they hit “absolute refusal” (stable strata).
• The Result: Your heavy foundation is lifted back toward level and permanently locked in place on solid ground, bypassing the shifting clay entirely.

2. Rebar Reinforced Concrete Underpinning (For Weak Foundations)

Best For: lightweight structures, porches, and irregular / weak foundations. In areas where push piers are not good candidates because of weight limitations or where the structure is unable to safely sustain the drive pressures from push piers, we use rebar-reinforced concrete underpinning.

• The Mechanism: Rebar reinforced concrete underpinning works by extending or strengthening an existing foundation with new, steel‑reinforced concrete elements that transfer the building’s load down to stable soil, while the steel bars (rebar) reinforces the concrete far beyond the footprint of the original foundation.
• The Result: Long-term stabilization for lightweight structures & irregular foundations where push piers are not a good option. This tied system minimizes differential settlement and prevents further cracking in walls and floors, stabilizing the structure for the long term.

3. Crawl Space Foundation Jacks

Best For: Sagging interior floors (not perimeter walls). If your foundation walls are stable but your kitchen floor is bouncing or sloping, the issue is likely wood rot, over-spanned floor joists or settled masonry piers in the crawl space.

We replace failing supports with industrial-grade steel jacks that can help lift your floor joists back to their original position.

Frequently Asked Questions: Virginia Beach Foundation Repair

Q: How do I know if I have a foundation problem or just “settling”?

A: All houses settle slightly, but “structural movement” is different. If you see stair-step cracks in your brickwork, chimneys pulling away from the siding, or doors that stick in their frames, this is not normal settling. It indicates your foundation has broken or is sinking unevenly.

Q: Can I sell my house with foundation issues in Virginia?

A: It is challenging. Most buyers’ home inspectors will flag foundation cracks immediately, often scaring away buyers & lenders. We can perform the necessary repairs and provide a Transferable Warranty and engineering certification, turning a “red flag” into a selling point for your buyer.

Q: How much does foundation repair cost in Virginia Beach?

A: While every home is different, minor repairs (like stabilizing a single corner) often range from $4,500 to $7,000. Complete home stabilization projects involving multiple piers can range from $15,000 to $30,000+. We provide exact, down-to-the-penny quotes during our free inspection—no guessing.

Q: Does homeowners’ insurance cover foundation repair?

A: Typically, standard policies do not cover earth movement (settlement, expansion, erosion). However, we offer financing plans specifically designed to make structural repairs manageable, with payments often as low as $125/month.

Serving All Virginia Beach Neighborhoods

Great Neck, Kempsville, Sandbridge, Thoroughgood, Alanton, Little Neck, Chic’s Beach, King’s Grant, Bayside, Linkhorn Estates, Bay Colony, Oceanfront, North End, Pungo-Blackwater, Green Run, Shadowlawn, Thalia, Town Center, Witchduck, Croatan Beach, Princess Anne

Need Top-Notch Foundation Solutions? Contact Us Today

Maintain the stability of your foundation with professional help. We are fully insured and licensed in the state of Virginia, meaning we provide quality services that have been tested and proven. Get in touch with us today and find out why Hampton Roads homeowners trust us as their foundation repair specialists.

About BAY Crawl Space & Foundation Repair

BAY is an award-winning crawl space and foundation repair contractor. We’re proud to serve an 80-mile radius around our Norfolk, VA headquarters, Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 5 pm.

BAY is best known for its excellent reviews (quality and quantity), superior expertise, specialized methods, and affordable pricing. We have the ‘Best of the Best’ on our team. Our All-Star Team delivers outstanding customer experiences and the best quality for a great price.

Our reputation in the Hampton Roads community, with homeowners, engineers, city permitting offices, home services professionals, and online as a crawl space foundation repair contractor, is outstanding.

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Reviews Summary & Links

• Google – 4.9 / 5.0 Rating with 2,500+ Reviews
• Angi – 4.9 / 5.0 Rating with 550+ Reviews
• Facebook – 5.0 / 5.0 Rating with 600+ Reviews
• Nextdoor – 5.0 / 5.0 Rating with 500+ Reviews
• Better Business Bureau – 4.97 / 5.0 Rating with 450+ Reviews
• OVERALL REVIEWS = 4.9 / 5.0 with 4,000+ Reviews

We have ranked #1 for crawl space repair in Hampton Roads for 11 years (Google: 2015-2025), ranked top 5% in the USA with Super Service Awards for 8 years (Angi: 2017-2024), were voted Best of Foundation Repair locally for 7 years (CoVA BIZ 2018-2024), were voted "Best of the Best" nationally, and we also won the "Best Places to Work" award (CoVA BIZ).