Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Repair and Stabilization in Miami Beach, Florida
Gabriel, a homeowner in Miami Beach, Florida, reached out to LRE Foundation Repair to inspect the crawl space beneath his property after tenants reported that the floors felt bouncy when walked upon. Aware that the current support structure did not meet modern building code standards, Gabriel sought a permanent solution to stabilize the home’s floors.
During a comprehensive inspection by our Design Specialist discovered that many of the wooden support joists in the crawl space were sagging and significantly damaged due to a lack of stable support beneath them. The inspection also revealed that numerous block piers had settled over time, and several makeshift supports had been installed as temporary fixes but were unable to effectively stabilize the structure.
Our Design Specialist developed a comprehensive plan to repair the damaged wooden support joists and provide them with durable, permanent support using our state-of-the-art SmartJack system. After discussing the plan with Gabriel, our production team got to work, fully repairing the joists and strategically installing each SmartJack in critical areas of the crawl space. This process effectively stabilized the home’s floors, ensuring a secure foundation.
Thanks to this permanent solution, Gabriel can now enjoy peace of mind knowing that the structural integrity of his home is restored and safeguarded for many years to come.
Makeshift Crawl Space Supports
During the crawl space inspection conducted by the LRE Design Specialist, it was discovered that several makeshift supports had been previously installed as temporary measures to stabilize the home's floor joists. Unfortunately, these stopgap solutions proved to be ineffective over time, failing to provide the necessary stability for the home.
Settling Block Piers
Many of the original block piers supporting the floor joists in the crawl space had settled over time, creating a lack of stable support for the floor joists.
Sagging Floor Joists
Several areas of the crawl space were completely lacking support for the floor joists, resulting in sagging over time and further compromising the stability of the home's floors.
Installing SmartJack System
The LRE team initiates the crawl space stabilization process by first repairing the floor joists and installing the SmartJack system.
Complete Installation of SmartJack System
The LRE team has successfully completed the installation of the SmartJack system, providing the floor joists above with durable and permanent support.
Permanent Crawl Space Stabilization
The SmartJack system, installed by the LRE team, is constructed from corrosion-resistant galvanized steel, ensuring durability and resistance to soil settlement. This makes it a permanent solution for crawl space stabilization, effectively replacing the inadequate support once provided by the original block piers.