Photo Album: Repairing and Stabilizing Crawl Space Support in Lakeland, Florida
Chris from Lakeland, Florida, noticed signs of settling at the back of his home and reached out to LRE Foundation Repair for an inspection of the crawl space beneath the house. Our expert Design Specialist entered the crawl space and discovered that many of the wooden floor joists were heavily damaged, and block piers had shifted and settled into the soil below. After identifying these causes of the foundation's instability, the specialist developed a comprehensive plan to repair and permanently stabilize the crawl space’s support structure. The plan involved repairing the floor joists and installing our state-of-the-art SmartJack system throughout the crawl space to provide durable and permanent support. Chris approved the plan, and our team promptly executed the repairs and installed the SmartJack system, successfully reinforcing his home’s foundation. With the foundation now stabilized, Chris can enjoy peace of mind knowing his home is permanently secure.
Damaged Floor Joists
Upon inspection, the wooden floor joists showed signs of damage and deterioration, resulting in instability in the home's foundation.
Shifting and Settling Block Piers
The original block piers in the crawl space had shifted and settled into the soil below, creating a lack of stable support for the floor joists above.
Installing SmartJack Footer
The LRE team places solid, settlement-resistant footers for each SmartJack in strategic locations throughout the crawl space.
SmartJack Installation
The SmartJacks are positioned on the previously installed footers by the LRE team to provide durable support to the floor joists above.
Complete Crawl Space Stabilization
The SmartJack system installed by the LRE team is made of corrosion-resistant galvanized steel and can extend the full length of a crawl space to provide permanent stabilization for the home's foundation.
