Photo Album: SmartJack Support System in Lakeland, FL

Brooke A. of Lakeland, Florida was noticing her wooden floors would bow and move when she walked on them. She also noticed they were no longer level and started growing concerned there was a problem with her foundation. She decided to call LRE Foundation Repair to inspect the damage. During the inspection, we discovered a large amount of washout underneath the home, which was connected to the downspouts and gutter system that did not divert water appropriately away from the home. This erosion was causing the concrete support columns to move and wood joists to rot, compromising the foundation of the home. Once a new drainage system was installed, we got to work on a custom-designed SmartJack Support System that would stabilize this home's foundation permanently.    The SmartJack system is comprised of heavy-duty, galvanized steel posts that are installed in the crawlspace below the home. These posts are cut-to-fit and adjusted to reach the desired height needed to lift joists back into place. Once installed, the SmartJack system permanently stabilizes the floor joists and eliminates the structural problems that this homeowner was experiencing. After completion, she was relieved that her floors were leveled and that she did not have to worry about future damage to her home.