Photo Album: Leveling Sagging Floors in Sarasota, Florida
Upon noticing that the floors in his home felt unstable, Jonathan in Sarasota, Florida, asked LRE Foundation Repair to inspect the crawl space under his house. Following a full home inspection by one of our Design Specialists, it was discovered that the wooden floor joists had been slightly sagging. Given the age of the home, it was no surprise that the original block piers in the crawl space could no longer adequately support its weight. Our Design Specialist crafted a solution to bring the floor joists back to an even level and permanently stabilize them with the SmartJack system. After consulting with Jonathan, our production team promptly installed the SmartJacks in key areas of the crawl space, successfully bringing the joists back to their proper level. Jonathan was thrilled with the results and now has peace of mind knowing his home’s foundation is permanently stabilized.
Crawl Space Before SmartJack Installation
Upon inspection by the Design Specialist, it was found that the wooden floor joists exhibited a slight sag due to a lack of adequate support.
Original Crawl Space Block Piers
Due to age and wear and tear, the original block piers are no longer adequate in supporting the wooden floor joists above.
SmartJack Base
The footings for each SmartJack are excavated to the appropriate depths and filled with crushed stone to establish a sturdy base that is resistant to soil settlement.
Complete Crawl Space Stabilization
Following the complete installation of the SmartJack system, the wooden floor joists in the crawl space are now fully leveled and permanently stabilized.
Permanent Stabilization Solution
The SmartJack system can stabilize the entire length of a home's crawl space and is resistant to rust or corrosion due to its galvanized steel construction.
