Do You Have Mold & Mildew In Your Home? Pt. 1

Did you know that up to 40% of the air you breath in your home is from your crawl space or basement?

This is due to the Stack Effect.

The Stack Effect, a.k.a. the Chimney Effect, is the upward movement of air in your home. As air warms, it rises. So, as the air in your basement or crawl space warms, it cycles through your home.

Any particles that are lighter than air - like mold spores and humidity - will also be cycled through your home. 

So, how do you know if you have a mold problem? 

Mold detection tips: 
According to the CDC, all types of mold should be considered equally when evaluating your health risk. If you notice any of the items listed below, chances are good that you have mold in your home.

• Musty or moldy smell in your home
• High indoor humidity
• Moldy, chalky patches on the floorboards or wall
• Health problems: sore throat, stuffy nose, eye irritation, rashes, wheezing or shortness or breath, and even lung infections!
  

An Inspection Is Not A Sales Pitch

Let's face it, we've all had experiences with pushy salesmen. You invite them into your home for an inspection of some sort, and they don't leave until you sign a contract. It's frustrating and stressful!

This is why, at JES, we don't believe in hiring salesmen. When you call us for your free inspection, you get a qualified inspector.

All of our inspectors receive in-depth training, certification and mentoring before they are allowed to provide a free inspection. 

JES Wins Fantastic 50 Award from Virginia Chamber of Commerce

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JES Wins Fantastic 50 Award from Virginia Chamber of Commerce

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (April  30, 2013) — JES, a leading engineering solutions company specializing in foundation repair, basement waterproofing and crawl space moisture control has received a Fantastic 50 award from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

The Fantastic 50 recognizes the 50 fastest-growing companies in Virginia. The Fantastic 50 is now in its 18th year and is coordinated by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Companies that receive the award must be privately held, have headquarters in Virginia, and show sales between $200,000 and $100 million.

JES was founded in 1993 as a basement waterproofing company, and it was manned by one man with a jack hammer, Jesse Waltz, PE. Since then JES has quickly grown, expanding services to foundation repair, new construction foundation systems, and crawl space moisture management. The staff now consists of more than 160 people, and JES serves all of Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, Northeast North Carolina and Northeast West Virginia.

“We’re honored to receive the Fantastic 50 award” says Jesse Waltz, P.E., President of JES Foundation Repair, “We’ve been able to consistently grow in spite of the economy because we have a dedicated team and are able to make informed business decisions using our in-house developed business management software, BizWiz™.”

Photo caption: The JES team gratefully accepts the Fantastic 50 Award, which was presented by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

About JES Foundation Repair

JES is a structural engineering solutions firm specializing in residential and commercial foundation repair, basement waterproofing systems, and crawl space moisture control systems. The company is the region’s largest authorized dealer for Foundation Supportworks™ products, Basement Systems® products, and CleanSpace® crawl space encapsulation products. In 2012 JES was recognized as the number one dealer, world-wide, for the Foundation Supportworks SmartJack™ Floor Leveling System; the Foundation Supportworks largest world-wide dealer for Foundation Supportworks ™ products in total sales; as the largest world-wide dealer for CleanSpace® crawl space encapsulation products in total sales, also receiving the CleanSpaceTM Leadership Award; as the second largest dealer world-wide for Foundation Supportworks CarbonArmonTM Carbon Fiber Basement Wall Repair System, and the fourth largest dealer world-wide for Basement Systems® total product sales. JES operates out of three locations in Virginia including Virginia Beach, Chester, and Manassas and serves Virginia, Maryland,Washington D.C. and Northeastern North Carolina. For more information about JES Construction please visit www.jeswork.com.

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For more information contact:

Eric Lackey

Office: (757) 558.9909

Toll Free: 877-JES-WORK

Cell: (757) 749.5875

elackey@jesnow.com

Crawl Space Humidity

Hot weather, dirt and vented crawl spaces can create big problems. All of these factors play a role in the health of your crawl space. And if you have one, or all, of these problems, you could have a mold or moisture problem!

To better understand how these problems can arise, let's start with the flow of air throughout your home.

Air travels...
As the air in your home warms, it rises and is replaced with air from the lowest section of your home (your crawl space). This natural upward air movement is called the “stack effect” - which is how chimneys work. 

As a result, the air in your crawl space is cycled up through the living areas of your home; and any airborne particles, like moisture or mold, are carried up with the air.

Up to 40% of the air we breathe on the first floor of our home comes from the crawl space.

JES Collects Worn, Tattered American Flags

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JES Collects Worn, Tattered American Flags

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Boy Scout Troop & VFW will Properly Retire Flags during Special Ceremony

JES, the mid-Atlantic’s leading engineering solutions company specializing in foundation repair, basement waterproofing and crawl space moisture control partnered with Virginia Beach Boy Scout Troop 362 and VFW Post 392 to collect and honorably retire worn, tattered and faded flags.

                

Boy Scout Troop 481 delivered a new flag collection container to the JES headquarters in Virginia Beach. Boy Scout, Robert Walter refinished the flag collection container and delivered it to the JES headquarters. Walter, a scout with troop 481, partnered with a local VFW chapter to collect three old USPS mailboxes in order to repurpose them for flag collection containers.  

JES Reviews

Who doesn't want to toot their own horn? At JES, we don't have to! Here are a few Angie's List reviews that we've received from happy customers. Enjoy! 

"I received a free estimate from JES regarding a crack that had developed in a ceiling cross-beam in my ranch-style house.  JES sent an evaluator for the estimate at my convenience.

The evaluator arrived promptly and immediately began his evaluation. During the evaluation, he evaluated not only the crack, but areas around the crack and the attic above the beam in question. He also took several pictures and measurements, which he said were for use by the firm's engineering staff in order to validate his on-the-spot findings or (if repairs were required) to develop a repair plan.

While my situation required only a cosmetic repair and further monitoring, the evaluator did not immediately ask if I wanted an estimate on the drywall repair (which was a good thing, in my opinion). The evaluation was validated by an estimate from another company, who came to the same conclusion and recommended course of action.

I am confident that, if repairs were needed, I would have received a fair and complete estimate.

I was thoroughly satisfied with the professionalism and responsiveness of this firm and this evaluator."

-Martin B., Virginia Beach, VA

"Because of chronic moisture problems under our house, we chose to have JES install their crawl space encapsulation system. Their crew arrived right on time and the job was completed exactly as they had promised. The crew members were very pleasant and treated our home and yard with respect. In the course of the job, our well pump was damaged. JES paid to have it replaced. We were especially impressed by their field specialist for home improvements, Jack Jackson. He always responded to our calls and made sure we were 100% satisfied. We just had our yearly termite inspection and our technician who has been under our house many, many times said  that everything looked great. We also have noticed that our house seems warmer and even our doors are not sticking."

- Christine R., Chesapeake, VA

Hiring: Mudjacking/PolyFoam Technician

Job Summary

The Technician will be responsible for site preparation, inspection and and installation of a polyurehtane foam injection under concrete slabs.

Responsibilities

• Site inspection and preparation prior to installation
• Installation of polyurethane foam or mudjacking
• Building and maintaining good customer relations
• Complete required production forms at end of day
• Maintain vehicle and equipment in clean and proper operating condition
• Assist in sales to current customers

Required Skills

• Experience in polyurethane foam injection or mudjacking
• Valid driving record that meets company standards
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic math
• The ability to work independently or on a team
• Flexible work hours to include Saturday
• Willing to travel

Competitive compensation packages are offered to include medical, vision, dental and benefits, life and disability plans, and a matched 401k retirement program.

To apply, email bspeed @jesnow.com with your cover letter, resume and salary requirements.