Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Repairing and Reinforcing Crawl Space Foundational Support in Tampa, Florida
Bret from Tampa, Florida, had noticed areas in his home where the floors appeared to have settled, raising concerns about potential structural issues in the crawl space beneath the house. After calling us at LRE Foundation Repair to schedule a free inspection, we sent one of our expert Design Specialists to thoroughly assess the condition of the crawl space.
Upon inspection, our specialist immediately observed that the wooden floor joists lacked proper support from the block piers beneath them, and many had sustained damage over time as a result. We developed a comprehensive repair plan that included reinforcing the wooden floor joists and girders, along with installing our state-of-the-art SmartJack system to deliver permanent, reliable stabilization.
Bret approved the plan, and our team got to work—carefully placing each SmartJack in strategic areas to support and lift the sagging floor structure.
Upon completion, Bret could feel a noticeable difference in the stability of his floors and was relieved to know his home was now permanently supported against future settlement issues.
Unstable Crawl Space Support
Upon inspecting the crawl space, the LRE Design Specialist immediately observed that many of the block piers had either settled or were not providing adequate support for the home's floor joists. Additionally, several temporary measures had been previously added in an attempt to provide greater reinforcement, but these ultimately proved to be ineffective.
Wooden Floor Joist Damage
Many of the floor joists in the crawl space had also become damaged over time due to the lack of sufficient support from below.
Installing SmartJack Footers
The LRE team installs the footers for each SmartJack by excavating soil to an appropriate depth and then filling the space with a solid base that is engineered to resist soil settlement.
Installing SmartJack System
The SmartJacks are precisely installed, measured, and adjusted to ensure a proper fit within the crawl space, delivering durable and reliable support.
Permanent Crawl Space Stabilization
Crafted from corrosion-resistant galvanized steel, the SmartJack system offered by LRE is engineered to deliver permanent support for crawl space stabilization.
