Wet Basement Solution Services
Concrete Leveling
If you have sinking concrete around your home, Fortress Foundation Solutions' concrete leveling services can lift and restore your concrete to help eliminate trip hazards and pooling water problems. We level concrete driveways, walkways, patios, pool decks, and slabs using a proven polyurethane foam injection solution called PolyLevel
Basement Waterproofing Services
Waterproofing Solutions is dedicated to waterproofing basements in Alexandria and all the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia. Unlike other basement waterproofing companies, we fully understand the extent water damage can have on your foundation.
Crawl Space Structural Support
Because it's built directly underneath your home, your crawl space plays a key role in your home's structural integrity. Crawl spaces bear this weight through the foundation walls and crawl space support columns.
However, many crawl spaces are designed with a support system that is either inadequate, rotting, or has soils underneath the support posts that cannot bear the weight of your home.
Egress Window Well Installation
As older homes need updates, one of the more important factors to think about is egress window well installation. Proper window wells in basements have now become standard in all newly built homes as they provide an easy exit point in the event of a fire. While older homes are granted a grandfather clause by this safety code, an egress window well should be installed at some point to maximize everyone’s safety.
Waterproofing Solutions is here to provide window well installations for the old and new homes for Arlington, Leesburg, Falls Chruch, VA and all the surrounding areas in Northern Virginia. We can also provide repairs on egress windows that have not been installed correctly by other companies. When you work with a basement waterproofing company to install egress windows, you get quality service that comes with waterproofing knowledge to minimize the risk of cracks and leaks later on.
Yard Drainage Slope For Exterior Waterproofing
At Waterproofing Solutions, we understand the importance of proper yard drainage slopes. The slope of your yard plays a crucial role in your exterior waterproofing efforts. It prevents water from accumulating around the foundation causing erosion, cracks, and ultimately every homeowner’s worst fear, a wet basement.
Egress Window Wells
Aside from the fact that it is required by law to have them in Virginia and Maryland, there is another huge benefit to egress window well installation: safety.
You may think your home is resistant to fires, but a house fire can happen to anyone. Egress window wells allow you and your loved ones to safely exit your home in an emergency. Additionally, egress window wells allow firefighters into your home when needed.
In addition to safety concerns, egress windows allow natural light and fresh air into your home, providing ventilation. Window wells also protect your basement from moisture intrusion.
Homes without window wells do not have adequate drainage for moisture so the water pools around the basement, leading to cracks, mold and mildew, and water damage.
Signs You Need Crawl Space Repair
If you think you may need crawl space repair, take a look at some of these signs:
Moisture
if you have dampness or even standing water in your crawl space, it indicates drainage issues.
Damaged Floor Joists
Water in your crawl space can pose some serious problems for your home’s structure, including deteriorating the wood with rot. Rotting wood attracts pests such as termites, which further destroy your structure.
Mold or Pests
Termites, rodents, and mold all thrive in cold, dark, damp spaces such as a crawl space. Seeing any of the aforementioned indicates a moisture issue.
Wall Cracks
Foundation settlement leads to cracks on interior or exterior walls, indicating structural issues.
Allergies
If you or your loved ones are experiencing respiratory symptoms, this could be an indication that there is mold or mildew in your crawl space.
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