Raising Floor Joists In Crawl Space

Crawl space floor joist jacks crawl space joist supports are steel adjustable support posts that are installed to repair sagging floors.

Raising floor joists in crawl space.

All smartjack parts are protected against rust with a thick galvanized coating. A threaded post cap enables the installer to raise a sagging floor back to its proper level. Before you replace damaged floor joists you must exterminate the insects or improve the drainage and ventilation so the problem won t reoccur. Costs will vary widely depending on the extent and nature of the original problem.

Over time the dirt your house sits atop can compact causing the foundation to sink. Typically floor joists are repaired or replaced working from below in a basement or crawl space. If you have a crawl space foundation which is common in the south a sagging floor often means you have a structural problem with your floor joists or beams. These reinforcing joists install quickly in crawl spaces with a complete installation taking about a day and provide a permanent solution.

Repairing a crawl space costs around 6 000 depending on the size and amount of structural damage. The down low on fixing up crawl spaces.