tristatewaterproofing
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Hey everyone,
I wanted to start a conversation around crawl space structural issues because I’ve been seeing more homeowners struggling with things like soft or uneven floors, doors sticking, and even drywall cracks and often the cause is hiding below the house.
If your crawl space has rotting joists, deteriorating support beams, or sinking piers, it’s not just a cosmetic issue it’s a safety concern. These problems tend to sneak up over time, especially in humid climates like Georgia, the Carolinas, and other parts of the Southeast.
Some early warning signs to watch out for:
The good news is that structural repairs in crawl spaces can be done without rebuilding your whole foundation. Depending on the severity, solutions can include installing steel support jacks, reinforcing floor joists, or improving drainage and encapsulation to prevent future damage.
We recently handled a job in North Georgia where the homeowner thought they needed a complete subfloor replacement. After an inspection, we found that installing a series of adjustable steel piers and stabilizing the joists did the trick and at a fraction of the expected cost.
If you're dealing with similar problems or unsure about the structural health of your crawl space, it’s worth getting a professional inspection. A lot of these issues are fixable before they get out of hand.
Have any of you gone through crawl space structural repairs? What solutions worked best for you? Happy to answer any questions based on what we see in the field.
Tri-State Waterproofing
(Basement, Crawl Space & Foundation Repair Experts in GA, NC, SC)
I wanted to start a conversation around crawl space structural issues because I’ve been seeing more homeowners struggling with things like soft or uneven floors, doors sticking, and even drywall cracks and often the cause is hiding below the house.
If your crawl space has rotting joists, deteriorating support beams, or sinking piers, it’s not just a cosmetic issue it’s a safety concern. These problems tend to sneak up over time, especially in humid climates like Georgia, the Carolinas, and other parts of the Southeast.
Some early warning signs to watch out for:
- Floors that bounce, sag, or feel spongy
- Gaps between walls and the floor
- Cracked moldings or window frames pulling away
- Musty smells coming from below the house
- Standing water or excessive moisture in the crawl space
The good news is that structural repairs in crawl spaces can be done without rebuilding your whole foundation. Depending on the severity, solutions can include installing steel support jacks, reinforcing floor joists, or improving drainage and encapsulation to prevent future damage.
We recently handled a job in North Georgia where the homeowner thought they needed a complete subfloor replacement. After an inspection, we found that installing a series of adjustable steel piers and stabilizing the joists did the trick and at a fraction of the expected cost.
If you're dealing with similar problems or unsure about the structural health of your crawl space, it’s worth getting a professional inspection. A lot of these issues are fixable before they get out of hand.
Have any of you gone through crawl space structural repairs? What solutions worked best for you? Happy to answer any questions based on what we see in the field.
Tri-State Waterproofing
(Basement, Crawl Space & Foundation Repair Experts in GA, NC, SC)