Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space with Structural Issues

This crawl space in Harrington was in need of some help. Mold and moisture issues have cause foundation problems in the home.

Crawl Space Before

When we got the call from the homeowner that they wanted us to look at their crawl space. We discover a number of issues with the home that were caused by moisture issues.

Signs of Damage

The foundation walls themselves can fail in a large number of ways. Most commonly, these walls will be damaged by foundation settling due to poor supporting soils.

Other Signs of Foundation Failure

It's also very common for the walls to buckle inwards due to pressure from expansive soils outside the home. If you have a structural issue with your foundation, it's important to contact a foundation specialist right away.

Molding Floor Joists

When crawl spaces are damp, humid, or experience flooding, they become an ideal environment for mold and rot. Termites, carpenter ants, wood-eating beetles, and other damaging insects may also feed on organic materials in the crawl space.

Rotting Floor Joist

As the wood deteriorates, it will no longer be able to support your home, leading to significant structural damage.

Inadequate Structural Design

Sometimes, the contractor who builds a home will improperly space out the support beams that hold up your floor and interior structure. When this happens, the floor may sink in the spans between each support, leading to damage to your home structure.

Unleveled

You can see that this home is suffering from major structural issues. This is the reason that the homeowners are seeing cracks in their walls.

Smart Jacks

The SmartJack™ Crawl Space Stabilizer is an adjustable supplemental support system used for sagging crawl spaces.

Extra Support

It not only provides supplemental support to your failing structure -- it can also often lift failing floor joists or beams, restoring them to their original position.