Chesapeake Solid Foundation Repair also serves Kempsville, a borough of Virginia Beach that borders Chesapeake. We help homeowners with damp crawl spaces, cracked brick, and floors that slope. We inspect for free the first time.
Kempsville is one of seven boroughs created when Virginia Beach merged with Princess Anne County in 1963. Kempsville High School is a well known local landmark.
Virginia Beach sits only about 10 to 12 feet above sea level on average. The city has more water area than land, with about 253 square miles of water and 245 square miles of land. Mount Trashmore, at 60 feet, is the city's highest point.
Low, flat ground means slow drainage. After heavy rain, water sits in yards and crawl spaces. That is the main cause of foundation trouble in Kempsville.
Annual rain ranges from about 47 inches near Norfolk to over 50 inches near Back Bay. August is the wettest month, with more than 5.5 inches on average. The mean yearly temperature is about 59.6 degrees.
Warm, damp air is hard on crawl spaces. Vents bring humid air in, and the air condenses on cool beams. Wood gets wet, and mold may grow.
Virginia Beach became a town in 1906 and a city in 1952. Princess Anne County, which existed from 1691 to 1963, joined the city in 1963. The merged city became one of the largest in Virginia.
Kempsville lies in the part that was once county land. Many homes were built from the 1960s on, which puts them at 40 to 60 years old.
Homes of that age often have crawl spaces, brick veneer, and original drains. Wood framing may have soaked up moisture over time. Brick may show stair-step cracks where the footing has moved.
Our inspection looks at these pieces. We check floors with a level, look at the beams from below, and walk the yard.
Kempsville Road and other main streets link the area to Chesapeake. People cross the city line every day for work and shopping. Our team works on both sides of the line.
If you live near the Chesapeake border and are not sure which area we serve, call us. We will confirm.
No foundation repair holds for long if water keeps pooling. Gutters, downspouts, grading, and drains all matter. In some yards, a sump pump or a French drain is needed.
We start every plan with a look at how water moves across the lot.
Write down where you see cracks, sticking doors, and damp spots. Take a few photos. If you can, open the crawl space access so we can get in quickly.
We will take it from there.
A plan lists the problem, the cause, and the fix in order. It also lists what we will not do, so there are no surprises. We give you a price in writing.
You can compare our plan with others. We are glad when owners ask questions.
We plan and quote these repairs often in town.
We serve Kempsville and nearby areas. Call us and we will confirm your address.
Moisture and mold are the usual causes. We find where the water comes from and fix it.
Measure it. A crack wider than a quarter inch, or one that keeps growing, should be checked.
Some homes have an addition on a slab. We inspect each part and plan around how they meet.
Ready to check your Kempsville home? Call Chesapeake Solid Foundation Repair at +1-757-908-6395.
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Share what you are seeing in your home, and we will help identify whether the issue is coming from settlement, moisture, drainage, or crawl space damage.