Foundation Repair Photo Album: Weakened Foundation and Sloping Floor Problem Solved in Wilmington, NC
Looking for an expert to solve their foundation issues, this Wilmington, NC homeowner scheduled a free foundation repair estimate with our appointment center. As a result of a high moisture level in the crawl space, the flooring above was sagging, the doors did not close properly, and cracks appeared on both the exterior foundation walls and the drywall. Our foundation repair expert and design specialist arrived on time, inspected the foundation, and recommended a solution. The homeowner was relieved to have found a reliable solution to their foundation problems.
High moisture in this customer's crawl space caused wooden beams and joists to weaken and sag. This led to slopping floors, drywall cracks, and doors that didn't open or shut properly. The installation of a steel supplemental I-beam supported by SmartJack posts lifted sagging floors and allowed doors to open and close smoothly. Helical Piers were installed to further protect the home from settlement, close cracks on the exterior foundation walls, and improve the functionality of the windows and doors. The installation of both these solutions allowed for the repair of existing issues such as drywall cracks and doors that no longer function properly.
The team completed the foundation repair work and the homeowner was very pleased with the results. This home was structurally sound, the floors were leveled, and the doors shut correctly. In conclusion, the team's hard work was rewarded with a satisfied customer, a job well done, and a structurally sound home.
Humid Crawl Space
High moisture led to the wooden support beams to become weak, resulting in uneven floors above.
Foundation Damage Symptom
One sign of a foundation problem is drywall cracks, which must be addressed before the damage worsens.
Exterior Foundation Wall Crack
Exterior foundation wall cracks , interior wall cracks, uneven floors, and misaligned doors are all signs of structural issues. The team was able to repair these issues and make sure everything was level and correctly aligned, so the customer could be confident that the home was structurally sound.
Foundation Piering
Attached to the foundations footing, foundation piers are designed to provide additional support to the foundation and prevent further damage from occurring.
Crawl Space Structural Support
The steel I-beam was installed to provide a structure for the SmartJack posts, which are adjustable columns that were used to support the existing floor joists and transfer the weight from them to the beam. This allowed the existing joists to be reinforced and the weight to be redistributed throughout the crawl space.