Sagging Crawl Space Floors
When you are experiencing a sagging crawl space in your home there are a few possible causes. Read more about the causes and solutions we have to restore and protect your home. Our experts would be happy to provide a free evaluation to determine the actual causes and share solutions to your issues.
What You Need to Know About Sagging Crawl Spaces
Your home’s crawl space is the foundation of your home’s structural support. Bearing the weight of the rooms above means damage and decay can significantly impact your home and your safety. A sagging crawl space is a good indicator that there is a problem that needs to be addressed quickly.
Inadequate support, decay due to mold and water issues, or sinking because of soil settlement can all compromise your crawl space.
Signs You Have a Sagging Crawl Space
- Crawl Space Flooding
- Moldy Crawl Space
- Musty Odor Throughout Your Home
- Allergy or Asthma
- Humidity
- Bugs in Crawl Space
- Sagging or Uneven Floors
- Cracks in Drywall
- Hard to Shut Doors or Windows
How To Fix A Sagging Crawl Space
There are a variety of ways we can help repair sagging crawl spaces. Read more about some common solutions below and give us a call for a custom consultation!
Jack System
High-grade galvanized steel support posts, built to be adjusted to any height necessary, are installed underneath the floor joists and raised to their correct position to stabilize and protect your home for years down the road.
The existing pier blocks are often in good shape and don’t need to be replaced. In that case, the posts or the deteriorated screw jacks are removed or replaced.
Crawl Space Sump Pump
Another common solution for your crawl space repair needs is installing a crawl space sump pump.The sump basin collects water to a certain level until your sump pump’s float switches are triggered. Once triggered, the sump pump system automatically pumps water out of your home through a discharge pipe.
Dehumidifier System
Excessive moisture in your crawl space can make your home’s air feel damp and smell musty. This is a result of mold growth that occurs under damp conditions in your crawl space and spreads throughout your home. If the crawl space under your home is hot and clammy or cool with moisture dripping off your ductwork, a professionally installed dehumidifier can solve the problem.
Crawl space encapsulation
Crawl space encapsulation is one of the most common solutions to keep moisture out of your crawlspace and create a healthy living environment. Our professional crawl space encapsulation prevents mold growth, bug and pest infestations, wood rot, and improves your home’s indoor air quality.
Typically, to properly repair and install a crawl space encapsulation system the crawl space vents
How To Fix A Sagging Crawl Space
Our team of experts at DFX Foundation & Waterproofing Experts would be happy to take a look at the sagging floor in your crawl space and provide you with a free evaluation to determine the root of the issue, share solutions to fix it, and give you a quote.
Please fill out the form or give us a call today to prevent your issues from getting any worse!
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