Photo Album: Sinking Crawl Space Repair in Stout, OH

A homeowner in Stout, OH, had a block foundation, no basement, and was experiencing sinking floors in a spot. The Alford crew repaired the crawl space by installing SmartJacks to lift and permanently stabilize the floors. We also found water seepage in the crawl space, so we added a sump pump, improved drainage, and completely sealed the space from the outside to protect it from moisture. Now the homeowner can rest assured knowing the foundation is stable and better protected from water incidents.

Weakening Main Beam

Upon inspection, we found a weakening main beam, or girder, that needed better support. You can also see where moisture may have started to impact the wood.

Water Seepage in the Concrete Foundation

We found significant water seepage coming in through the concrete foundation walls. This was contributing to the foundation problem, weakening the structural elements like joists and beams.

TripleSafe Sump Pump

The TripleSafe Sump Pump was installed to protect against a water incident. In the case of a floor, heavy rain, or pipe burst, if water intrudes into the basement, the sump system will catch it and direct it away from the home and foundation.

Completed SmartJack Installation

The SmartJack System was installed to lift and stabilize the homeowner's sagging, sinking floors. These heavy-duty steel columns are secured to the beams or joists and are custom-fit to each home.

IceGuard Protection

The IceGuard was placed to protect the crawl space in case the discharge lines become frozen. Instead of freezing, backing up the pipes, and flooding the crawl space, the IceGuard allows water to escape automatically.