Photo Album: Crawl Space Repair and Stabilization in Gainesville, Florida
Erin from Gainesville, Florida, noticed a leak in the bathroom of her newly inherited home and became concerned about potential damage to the wooden floor joists in the crawl space below. She contacted us at LRE Foundation Repair and requested an inspection of the crawl space by one of our expert Design Specialists to diagnose any potential issues. Upon close examination, the specialist discovered that many of the floor joists below the bathroom had in fact suffered from water damage. Additionally, many of the joists had shown noticeable sloping due to inadequate support from below. A plan was created to replace the damaged joists and to also provide durable and permanent support throughout the crawl space with our SmartJack system. With Erin’s approval, our team went to work repairing the wooden floor joists and installing the SmartJacks in key areas throughout the crawl space. Upon completion, Erin’s floor joists were fully repaired, and her home was permanently stabilized, allowing her to feel secure in her newly inherited property.
Damaged Floor Joists
During the crawl space inspection, the Design Specialist found that many of the wooden floor joists had sustained significant moisture damage.
Sloping Floor Joists
Many of the floor joists in the crawl space showed signs of sloping, indicating inadequate support from below.
Inadequate Crawl Space Support
Previous attempts to stabilize the home's floor joists had proven to be insufficient, leading to instability in the floors inside.
Installation of the SmartJack System
After replacing the damaged floor joists, the LRE team installs the SmartJack system to provide the joists with durable and permanent support.
Permanent Stabilization Solution
The SmartJack system is comprised of corrosion-resistant galvanized steel and is not prone to soil settlement, making it the ideal, permanent solution for crawl space stabilization.