Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Repair and Stabilization in St. Petersburg, Florida
Rick and his wife recently bought a new home in St. Petersburg, Florida, but soon discovered that the crawl space needed significant repairs after previous attempts to resolve the issues had failed. During a free inspection with one of our expert Design Specialists, it was revealed that the wooden floor joists in the crawl space lacked proper support due to the settlement of several block piers. Makeshift supports and bottle jacks used in prior repair efforts had proven ineffective in providing long-term stability.
To provide a permanent solution, our Design Specialist developed a comprehensive plan to stabilize and support the floor joists using our SmartJack system. Rick approved the plan, and our production team promptly began the installation. Each SmartJack was carefully placed in strategic locations within the crawl space, effectively leveling the floor joists and providing long-lasting stability.
Rick and his wife were thrilled with the results and expressed their gratitude for our team’s efforts. They can now enjoy their new home with peace of mind, knowing their foundation is secure and their crawl space issues are permanently resolved.
Settling Block Piers
An inspection by an LRE Design Specialist revealed that the block piers in the crawl space, which supported the home's wooden floor joists, had settled into the underlying soil, leaving the floor joists without stable support.
Makeshift Supports
Previous efforts to stabilize the floor joists in the crawl space with bottle jacks and wooden blocks had proven to be ineffective in providing long-term support.
Preparing Footers for SmartJack Installation
The LRE team begins the SmartJack installation process by excavating each footing in the soil to the required depth.
Installing SmartJack Base
Once the footings are dug, they are filled with a stable, solid base that is resistant to soil settlement, providing a secure foundation for each SmartJack to be placed upon.
SmartJack Installation
Each SmartJack is positioned on the prepared footings and carefully adjusted to ensure a proper fit within the crawl space, providing the wooden support joists with the necessary stability and support.
Complete Crawl Space Stabilization
The SmartJack system has been fully installed, and the homeowner's crawl space is now permanently stabilized, ensuring lasting support and peace of mind.