Foundation Problems Photo Album: Sunken Floor Repair in Melrose, MA

Tackling a challenging crawl space repair in Melrose, MA, a homeowner entrusted us to fix significantly sunken floors before finalizing their home purchase. Spot the transformation in our photo gallery, depicting the dramatic four-inch lift achieved through our precision-installed SmartJack system. Further enhancing the home's environment, our SaniDry Sedona unit now ensures a drier, healthier crawl space. Witness how we restoration stability and peace of mind, laying a solid foundation for the homeowner's new chapter.

Sinking Floors

The homeowner encountered significant issues with unlevel floors, which had sunk by up to 4 inches, raising serious concerns about the structural integrity of the property. To ensure peace of mind prior to purchasing the home, a comprehensive solution was necessary to lift, level, and stabilize the floors effectively.

Crawl Space Support Footings

At the commencement of the project, the crew established footings for the SmartJack system, ensuring optimal strength. Following the excavation of concrete and soil, rebar was installed to reinforce the footing further. Subsequently, concrete was poured and meticulously leveled to form a robust and stable base.

Support Posts Cemented in Place

Once positioned on the footings, our SmartJacks are securely integrated into the foundation using cement.

SmartJacks Installed to Main Beam

The SmartJack posts are fully adjustable and are meticulously installed to deliver the precise amount of lift required to level and stabilize the floors.

Support Posts Installed to Supplemental Beam

SmartJacks were also integrated with a supplemental beam running perpendicular to the joists, effectively distributing and bearing the load of the home.

Basement Dehumidifier

The SaniDry XP Dehumidifier effectively converts a humid basement into a dry, secure environment. By mitigating basement humidity issues, it eliminates the risk of wood rot that could compromise the main beam and joists. Additional advantages include the prevention of mold growth and the enhancement of indoor air quality throughout the home.

Condensate Pump

Our SaniDry XP Dehumidifier was equipped with a condensate pump to automatically expel water from the home, ensuring a seamless and autonomous cleanup process.