Photo Album: Leveling Sagging Floor Joists in Saint Petersburg, Florida
Amy in Saint Petersburg, Florida, asked LRE Foundation Repair to inspect her crawl space after reporting concerns that a water leak may have damaged areas in the flooring.
During the inspection, our Design Specialist found that while the subfloors were in good condition, many of the block piers supporting the floor joists had settled into the soil, causing the joists to sag significantly. After consulting with Amy, a plan was created by the specialist to replace the support of the block piers with our state-of-the-art SmartJack system to provide sturdy and permanent support for the floor joists. Our production team installed the SmartJack system in the home's crawl space, successfully leveling the floors and providing enhanced, long-term support. Amy was thrilled with the results, as the floors in her home were now permanently stabilized, providing her with lasting peace of mind.
Crawl Space Inspection
The Design Specialist thoroughly examined the crawl space and identified areas where the wooden support joists above were sagging due to lack of adequate support.
Settling Block Piers
The original block piers supporting the floor joists had sunk into the soil below, leading to noticeable sagging of the floor joists.
SmartJack Footing Preparation
The LRE team begins the SmartJack installation by first excavating the soil where the footings will be placed.
SmartJack Base
Once the appropriate depths are excavated, the space is filled with a solid, settlement-resistant base to support the SmartJacks.
Complete SmartJack Installation
The LRE team has successfully installed the complete SmartJack system to provide sturdy and permanent stabilization to the home's floor joists.
