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High humidity in a crawl space can lead to structural damage by increasing moisture levels in the air, which condenses on cooler surfaces like floor joists. This moisture promotes wood rot, mold growth, and attracts pests, all of which weaken the joists and compromise the home's structural integrity.
Moisture causes a subfloor to rot by creating the perfect conditions for mold and decay. When wood gets wet, it absorbs water, softens, and becomes a breeding ground for fungi. Over time, these fungi eat away at the wood, causing it to weaken and rot. Poor ventilation, leaks, or standing water make the problem worse, speeding up the damage and putting the subfloor at risk.
This Hilliard, Florida crawl space was facing serious structural concerns. Over time, the home began showing signs of foundation settlement soft, sagging floors and gaps between floorboards and baseboards were clear indicators that the floor system was no longer being adequately supported. The original wood supports, and concrete piers had deteriorated due to moisture exposure, leaving the crawl space vulnerable to further shifting and damage.
To solve this, our team installed SmartJack Support Posts, a permanent solution designed to stabilize and lift sagging floors. These galvanized steel jacks are fully adjustable and engineered to support over 60,000 pounds. Along with the SmartJack system, we encapsulated the crawl space with a heavy-duty vapor barrier to lock out moisture and prevent future wood rot or mold growth.
Now, this home rests on a solid foundation once again secure, level, and protected against further damage.
The customer noticed cracks forming in their concrete patio and reached out for an inspection. What initially seemed like surface damage turned out to be a sign of something more serious—foundation settlement. Our team identified the root cause of the cracks as foundation settlement and installed helical piers to stabilize and lift the foundation. The patio was restored, and the home’s structural integrity was secured.
The floors of this home were sunken and extremely unlevel due to the broken floor joist below the home. We permanently stabilized this home's foundation by installing SmartJacks with steel supplemental beams throughout the crawl space. These fully adjustable steel piers immediately stopped settlement and were even able to lift the floors above back to their original position.
