This interior photo shows a level placed along the baseboard, revealing sloping or uneven floors-a common symptom of foundation or crawl space settlement. Homeowners may notice doors that stick, gaps forming between trim and flooring, or a noticeable slope when walking through the space. These surface-level symptoms often trace back to failing support structures beneath the home, as seen in the following crawl space images. Addressing these signs early is critical to preventing further structural damage and ensuring long-term home stability. Ask ChatGPT
This image shows visible stair-step cracks forming along the block wall of the home's exterior-a strong indicator of foundation settlement. These cracks often appear as the structure shifts unevenly, typically due to changes in soil moisture or inadequate support below. In conjunction with the previously shown
Inside the crawl space, signs of structural distress are clearly visible. The floor system shows sagging between joists, and temporary wood shims or blocks appear to have been added for makeshift support. The debris-strewn floor and aged plastic liner also suggest this area has been neglected over time, likely contributing to moisture-related weakening of the foundation. These interior conditions directly align with the exterior wall cracking and uneven flooring seen in previous photos highlighting the need for permanent stabilization and clean-up to protect the home's integrity.
To address the sagging floors and failing supports seen earlier, a SmartJack support system was installed in the crawl space. These galvanized steel posts are anchored on engineered footings and connected to a supplemental steel beam, providing strong, adjustable support to the floor joists above. Unlike temporary wood shims, this system offers permanent stabilization and can even lift floors back toward their original position. This final step directly resolves the symptoms seen inside the home like uneven flooring and wall cracks ensuring long-term structural integrity and peace of mind.
