Uneven Floor
When floors tilt and slope, it’s a red flag for your foundation’s health. At Foundation Support Specialists, we’ve served countless Texas homes that struggled with uneven flooring due to shifting foundations, crawl space dilemmas, and assorted structural hitches.
Our expert technicians can accurately pinpoint the root cause of your unlevel floors and recommend permanent foundation repair strategies to stabilize your home.
What Are Uneven Floors?
A floor becomes “uneven” when it stops being level. Some floor sections might be higher than others and this means an uneven walking surface for your residents and guests. Homeowners might detect related signs like sticking doors, cracking drywall, or gaps between floor and trim.
These troubling signs arise as your foundation undergoes movement. Causes range from settling of the foundation to moisture woes in crawl spaces. If brushed aside, the severity of uneven floors escalates.
What Causes Uneven Floors?
There are a couple of causes of uneven floors:
1. Foundation Settlement
Foundation settlement happens when the soil under your home shifts and sinks, dragging your foundation down, sometimes by several inches. If a foundation sinks unevenly, it can damage your home. The cause of settlement is the natural cycle of soil expansion, and contracting as moisture saturates it and evaporates is the most common.
2. The Downfall of Floor Joists
Does your home have a crawl space? The joists supporting your floor might degrade as time wears on. Often, uneven floors in homes trace back to moisture infiltration. An unsealed crawl space becomes a moisture magnet, leading to wood rot and saggy floors.
To prevent these problems, homeowners should keep a vigilant eye on their crawl space for moisture intrusion and mold. Seal off your crawl space to stave off moisture, preserving the integrity of your floor joists. If red flags emerge in the crawl space or floor joists, act swiftly. Timely intervention often prevents further destruction, safeguarding your home.
Identifying these key weaknesses is our specialty. Our certified field inspectors will evaluate all foundation elements to pinpoint the exact cause of your uneven floors.
Can Uneven Floors Be Repaired?
Yes, uneven floors can absolutely be repaired when the underlying cause is addressed. The repair method for uneven floors will depend on the kind of foundation on which your home rests.
How to Fix Uneven Floors
At Foundation Support Specialists, we mend all foundation types and employ tested strategies to solidify, and if necessary, elevate your floors:
- Steel push piers or helical piers installed to reinforce sinking foundations
- Crawl space support jacks to stabilize and help lift floors sinking over crawl spaces.
- Crawl space encapsulation to keep moisture out of your crawl space
Post root issue resolution, we finesse any superficial damage due to unevenness.
Why Address Uneven Floors Now?
Here’s why timely intervention is paramount:
- Delaying repairs can lead to structural damage worsening over time.
- Improve safety by eradicating trip risks
- Stop related issues like sticky doors and wall cracks
- Boost property valuation by restoring level floors
- Enjoy the reassurance of knowing your home’s foundation is sound
With Foundation Support Specialists, you access both expertise and cutting-edge tech to permanently repair uneven floors. Reach out now for a complimentary estimate!
Connect with Foundation Support Specialists for Expert Uneven Floor Solutions!
Don’t let uneven floors compromise the safety, functionality, and value of your cherished home. Every home tells a story, and sometimes, subtle signs like sloping floors are an urgent whisper of deeper foundation issues. At Foundation Support Specialists, we understand the intricacies of these challenges and are poised to offer customized solutions tailored for your home’s unique needs.
Texas homeowners can now benefit from our expertise, with a commitment to quality and lasting results. Don’t hesitate; take the first step towards a safer and more stable home. Reach out to us and schedule a free, comprehensive inspection today. Together, we can ensure your home stands firm and level for years to come.
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