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Foundation Repairs In The Virginia Beach & Hampton Roads Region

We understand that foundation repairs can be an intimidating task. At BAY Crawl Space & Foundation Repair we approach each project like a consultation where the client is kept informed throughout the entire process. We aim to educate our clients on home foundation repair so they can feel confident in the work we are doing.

We use the “No Pressure Sales” model over our competitors’ “High Pressure Sales” version. We want clients to feel comfortable and our award winning record speaks for itself. Contact us for a free consultation today!

For help with foundation repairs in the greater Hampton Roads, VA / NC region, learn more about BAY Crawl Space & Foundation Repair at our Home Page, About Us Page, or Request A Free Quote Page.

BAY’s Approach to Foundation Repairs

Foundation repair involves more than just fixing the immediate problem. Our philosophy is that you should be educated on the root of the problem, its implications, and the most proactive home foundation repair solutions that will sustain your home’s structural integrity for the future. This is why we provide each client with a technical analysis of the problem and then tackle possible solutions. We pride ourselves on integrity and will be as transparent as possible throughout each step of the foundation repair project.

We believe in supporting our clients in making the best decision for their home foundation repairs. That is why we offer a free technical analysis of the project. As part of our Bay Foundation Repair Guarantee, we also feature =>

  • Foundation repairs analysis – Our inspectors will provide you with a detailed technical analysis of your home’s foundation that covers the root of your foundation repair issues and potential solutions.
  • Highest quality materials – We use industry leading foundation repair materials to ensure your home is in great standing after our work is complete.
  • Engineer approvals – Our foundation repairs are approved by licensed independent engineers. This guarantees our work’s integrity and gives homeowners peace of mind.
  • Expert installation – Our professionally trained staff will complete your work in a timely fashion with little to no mess or interruptions to your daily life.
  • Helpful finance options – We offer a financing package where you don’t need to make a payment for 45-60 days after completion.
  • Competitive pricing options – Save money with our cost effective solutions.

When To Look For Foundation Repairs Near Me

Sometimes it can be difficult to pinpoint if home foundation repair work is needed. Our professionally trained staff has come up with several telltale signs that your foundation may have seen better days. You should consider reaching out to Bay Foundation Repair if you notice any of the following:

CRACKED FOUNDATION BRICKS

Brick cracks, or “stair-step cracks,” are the most common sign that you have a crack in your foundation. As the foundation cracks get worse, due to differential settlement*, the cracks in the brick can widen and become longer. Over time these cracks will pose a greater risk to structural failure and possible injury.

*Differential settlement: term used in structural engineering that relates to how a building’s support foundation settles in an uneven fashion

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SLOPING UNEVEN FLOORS

Most homes are level when first constructed. Everything is supported from bottom to top on the home’s foundation. If the ground floors are uneven or sloped, your home is at risk for foundation settlement*. Your floors could be sloping due to a foundation settlement, a settled support pier, or weakened floor framing. If left untreated, settlement could lead to your home foundation’s structural collapse.

*Foundation settlement: refers to the distortion or disruption of parts of a building due to unequal compressions of its foundation; includes compressions from shrinkage or moisture retention.

A sticking exterior door is a common sign that some foundation settlement has begun. You will need a foundation repair company to come in and fix whatever issue is causing the sticking. If an interior door is sticking, your floor framing or support piers are the likely culprit.

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GAPS AROUND WINDOWS

If you notice gaps opening up around your windows, it is possible that foundation settlement is occuring. A common sign is the caulk around the window splitting or the window not functioning as it normally does. A professional foundation repair company will need to come in and address these gaps. They may lead to a more significant issue in the foundation.

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GAPS IN TRIM

Any gaps in the trim in your home could point toward foundation settlement. This includes crown molding, door framing, and baseboards. If the gaps worsen over time, that is indicative of foundation repairs being required.

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ROTTEN JOISTS AND BEAMS

The wood supporting your floors is accessible in the crawl space. Wood rot is a sign that your foundation is decomposing from moisture. Wood decaying fungi often times grows on the floor joists and weakens the floors.

If you notice any of these signs in your home, we strongly recommend contacting a home foundation repair company that specializes in identifying the root of the problem. Our Expert House Foundation Repair Advisors are trained to diagnose the causes of your house settlement issues and can offer clear solutions to guarantee stabilization of your home’s foundation.

Hiring A Foundation Repairs Service

With foundation repair, our motto is “Trust the Experts.” Repairing your house’s foundation should be handled correctly the first time. We recommend you do not hire a contracting company that does house foundation repairs as a secondary service. Bay Foundation Repair is committed to foundation repairs – this is our speciality.

We understand you may be tempted to hire a handyman or contracting company that does foundation repairs as a secondary service to save money, but we implore you to give us a shot with a free consultation. Your home’s structural integrity is not worth taking shortcuts. Taking shortcuts on material costs will only lead to more expensive labor costs when those materials fail. You will also likely end up paying for the more expensive material anyway. At Bay Foundation Repair, our total costs are typically less than what other contractors or a handyman will charge.

Get it right the first time and hire the best local experts in house foundation repairs.

Causes Of Home Foundation Damage

The biggest commonality with home foundation repairs is the soil surrounding the foundation. Soil leads to leveling issues and is the primary contributor to differential settlement. Since changes in soil moisture are what cause foundational issues, we must address the soil problem directly.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to dealing with soil issues. Each home foundation is different and should be approached with attention to its unique aspects. Our professionally trained home foundation repair experts can provide you with a detailed explanation of the problems with your surrounding soil or any other underlying issues contributing to your differential settlement.

Home Foundation Repair Solutions

As previously mentioned, each house foundation repair case is different. As such, there are multiple solutions that may be better suited to your specific foundation. Bay Foundation Repair offers the following solutions:

Crawl space jacks can be installed to offer stabilization to your floor structure. Dropped support piers or sagged beams or joists are leading causes of home foundation problems. We can install crawl space jacks that assist house foundation leveling.

In addition to house leveling jacks, we can install supplemental floor support beams. New beams, footings, and crawl space jacks should always be stronger than what is required in order to prevent structural failure. These beams will support your home’s joists ‘mid-span’ and restore strength to your floors. This will reduce the slope and bounce often seen with unsupported floors.

FOUNDATION PUSH PIERS

Foundation push piers are a level up from house leveling jacks because they penetrate through the weakest layer of soil and instead support your home on the stronger layers of soil underneath. We use the weight of the house to drive these push piers down into the soil until we find the strongest layer.

Once the strongest soil layer is found we can begin applying house leveling jacks. With the push piers in place and jacks as support, we can apply pressure to multiple piers and literally lift your house and strategically adjust it to where it has the best chance of natural correction.

We use Titan SP-90 foundation push piers for our home foundation repairs. Each one of these is capable of supporting up to 90,000 lbs. They are also all approved by a licensed professional structural engineer.

HELICAL PIERS

Helical foundation piers are like giant screws or augers that are twisted into the ground to support your home’s structure. The surface area of the spiral coils, (“helices”), is what actually supports the weight of the entire structure.

These piers are more so recommended for new homes. We do not recommend using helical foundation piers on existing structures for the following reasons:

  • The install could be ineffective without a proper, detailed analysis of the underlying soil layers.
  • Roots, rocks, and other obstructions could provide false pressure readings and throw off the effectiveness of the piers due to inadequate support.
  • Helical piers cannot be driven straight down with existing structures. Instead they are driven at an angle which creates a weaker footing in the soil.

CRAWL SPACE ENCAPSULATION

This method would be done in addition to one of the above foundation repair methods. Part of the reason your house could be experiencing foundation issues is your crawl space. If the crawl space is not properly conditioned it could lead to moisture retention, mold, or pest infestation that ultimately can seep into your home’s foundation.

Bay Foundation Repair also works on crawl space encapsulation and can perform the service for homeowners if needed. Our Expert Home Foundation Repair Experts will inform you if encapsulation even pertains to your situation.

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CONCRETE UNDERPINNING

Otherwise known as a “footing underneath your footing,” concrete underpinning involves building a separate foundational layer made out of concrete underneath the existing foundation. We recommend this form of home foundation reinforcement when push piers are not an option due to the structure being too light or there not being enough room for the push pier installation equipment. It can also be slightly more affordable than push piers.

Home Foundation Repairs Costs

Determining the cost of home foundation repairs varies pending the extent of the work needed. We will perform a free inspection of your home and provide you an estimate of what we believe is best suited for your house foundation repairs. Our Bay Foundation Repair promise is $0 until the job is complete. Please reach out to us today to schedule a free home foundation inspection.

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Why Choose BAY for Your Foundation Repairs?

BAY Crawl Space & Foundation Repair is your one-stop solution for foundation repairs in Virginia Beach, Newport News, Suffolk, and the surrounding region. Our expert teams have over 400 collective years of experience fixing homes in the Hampton Roads, VA & NC region.

Our staff includes engineering experts, repair specialists, and a full support team ready to deliver exceptional customer service and a fast turnaround of your project. This is why BAY Crawl Space can offer great long-term warranties on the installation and materials for your repair.

You can learn more about BAY’s foundation repairs by taking advantage of our free crawl space and foundation inspection. Your inspection will give you a much better understanding of the issues at hand, along with your best options for repair.

Contact BAY Crawl Space & Foundation Repair today by filling out our online form or call 757-460-0444 for a free inspection.

About BAY Crawl Space & Foundation Repair

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

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

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

Reviews Summary & Links

We have ranked #1 for crawl space repair in Hampton Roads for 8 years (Google: 2015-2023), ranked top 5% in the USA with Super Service Awards for 5 years (Angi: 2017-2022), were voted Best of Foundation Repair locally for 6 years (CoVA BIZ 2018-2023), were voted “Best of the Best” nationally in 2020 for the foundation repair category, and won the “Best Places to Work” award (CoVA BIZ).

Customer Reviews

Our Reviews Reflect Our Commitment to Taking Great Care of Our Customers

  • “After shopping companies and getting several bids on the same project, we chose Bay Crawl because of their reputation and price. They had our whole house leveled and stabilized in two days. Left our property cleaner than they found it with a smile on their face. Do NOT plan your next project without getting an estimate from Bay Crawl.”

    – Ryan Simpson

  • “Our experience with Bay was outstanding. From first contact everything was smooth and made as easy as possible for us. We were kept informed every step of the process via email, phone, and text. The work was top-notch. The cost was extremely reasonable. We were impressed that Bay did not try to sell services that weren’t required.”

    – Teresa Lackey

  • “My experience was nothing but the best with Bay Crawl Space. The price was much more affordable than what another company quoted. Scheduling was easy and painless. They were professional and treated my home as if it was their own. They left me feeling very confident in my decision to go with Bay.”

    – Michael Turner

  • “It was an easy decision to choose Bay Crawl Space over the three other estimates I had gotten—not only was the price reasonable based on my research, but Jamie was the only sales advisor who described more than one option that I could choose. The scheduling was very smooth! I am confident that if I have any problems, I can call & they will resolve them.”

    – Diane Taylor

  • “Severe water damage to the structure. We thought we were in real trouble but after talking with them, we felt much better as we were assured that this was “Easy.” Our experience with Bay was better than we have had with any other contractor EVER. Upfront with what to expect, honest in their communications, and fair pricing.“

    – Mike O’Neill

  • “We had our crawlspace encapsulated by BAY three years ago at a fraction of the cost of JES’s estimate. The work was done on time and to exceptional standards. The office has been courteous, the workers arrived on time, and the work was accomplished as promised. BAY gets my highest recommendation.”

    – Bob Essman

  • “I am delighted with the crawl space encapsulation completed by Bay Crawl Space & Foundation Repair. What I particularly appreciate about BAY is their attention to detail & commitment to excellence. They were punctual and very much worth the value. I highly recommend Bay Crawl Space to anyone looking for excellent service & an affordable product.”

    – Leslie Ballard

  • “I’m not one to take home repairs lightly so I try and do my research. I got over 4 estimates to have my crawl space encapsulated and some repair work done. BAY beat the others prices by over 10k. Oh and they actually did more work that what the others quoted us to do. They also do quality work. So value for money, BAY is the company to go with.”

    – Benjamin Alexander

  • “I had an independent civil engineer out to inspect prior to the BAY visit. I was afraid I might be oversold on repairs I didn’t need. This was not the case. BAY made the same observations and gave same explanations or better. Great job BAY on hiring honest and competent assessors. Very professional, will work with you again!”

    – Zachary Frey

  • “I’m super pleased with the work Bay did us, it made a difference almost immediately. Our service advisor, Beau, did an excellent job of identifying the issues in our crawl and offering reasonably priced solutions. The team they sent out to do the work was awesome. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient!”

    – David Green

  • Bay Crawl is by far the number 1 company for all of your crawl space and foundation needs. They are fairly priced. When coupled with the amazing service you receive, its a value that’s unbeatable. Every employee I interacted with was professional, polite, knowledgable, and hard working. You will not deal with a better run company than Bay Crawl.

    – Nicholas Cipriano
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