Sagging Floors and Foundation Settlement in Lanham, MD
Challenge
A homeowner in Lanham, MD contacted NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair because they were concerned that their foundation may be failing. They had started noticing issues with the floors above the crawl space and wanted to understand what was happening beneath the home before the problem became worse.
During the crawl space inspection, our Design Specialist found that the existing support system underneath the home was no longer doing its job properly. Due to foundation settlement and weakened support conditions in the crawl space, the floors above were beginning to sag and lose stability. When crawl space supports settle, shift, or become unable to carry the weight of the home, homeowners may notice uneven floors, sloping floors, bouncing floors, cracks in drywall, sticking doors, or gaps forming around trim and flooring.
In this Lanham home, the main concern was that the floor support system needed additional and upgraded structural support. The homeowner needed more than a temporary fix. They needed a long-term crawl space repair solution that would help stabilize the floors above, support the structure, and protect the crawl space environment from future moisture-related problems.
Solution
To repair the sagging floors and improve the structural support beneath the home, NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair installed SmartJack crawl space support posts along with supplemental beams. This system was designed to provide stronger support under the floor system and help stabilize the areas affected by settlement.
The supplemental beams helped distribute the weight of the home more evenly across the crawl space, while the SmartJacks provided adjustable support beneath the weakened areas. SmartJacks are an ideal solution for crawl spaces with sagging floors, settlement issues, or failing floor supports because they are designed to help restore stability and provide long-term structural reinforcement.
In addition to the structural repair, our team fully encapsulated the crawl space. Crawl space encapsulation helps seal the area from ground moisture, humidity, and outside air. By creating a cleaner, drier, and more controlled environment, encapsulation can help protect the structural repairs and improve the overall health of the home.
This complete crawl space repair project addressed both the structural concerns and the moisture conditions below the home. With SmartJacks, supplemental beams, and a full crawl space encapsulation system in place, the homeowner now has greater peace of mind knowing their home is better supported and protected.
After the project was complete, the Lanham, MD homeowner was happy with the results. Their crawl space had the upgraded support it needed, the sagging floors were repaired, and the home was better protected from future crawl space moisture and structural concerns.
For homeowners dealing with sagging floors, uneven floors, crawl space settlement, failing floor supports, or foundation concerns in Lanham, MD, NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair provides free inspections and customized crawl space repair solutions throughout Prince George’s County and surrounding Maryland communities.
