Fixing a Sagging Crawl Space in Feasterville Trevose, PA
Challenge
A homeowner in Feasterville Trevose, PA contacted us at Quality 1st Basement Systems after noticing two concerning issues developing in their home: persistently damp conditions in the crawl space and uneven floors throughout the ground level. The floors had begun to feel unstable and slightly sloped in certain areas, which raised concerns about possible structural problems beneath the home. In addition to the uneven floors, the crawl space environment was clearly compromised. Excess moisture had created a damp atmosphere, and there were signs of past pest activity along with deteriorating conditions around the support structure. When crawl spaces remain exposed to moisture over time, wooden floor joists can weaken and begin to sag, leading to noticeable changes in the floor above. Recognizing that both moisture and structural support needed to be addressed, the homeowner reached out for a professional evaluation.
After contacting our team, one of our Customer Care Specialists scheduled a comprehensive crawl space inspection. During the visit, our System Design Specialist, John carefully assessed the entire crawl space to determine the root causes of the problems. The inspection revealed elevated humidity levels, moisture intrusion from the exposed crawl space floor, and structural stress on several floor joists. Over time, the damp conditions had contributed to the weakening and sagging of these joists, which explained the uneven floors throughout the home.
Solution
To resolve the structural issues, our team recommended installing our SmartJack Crawl Space support jacks. SmartJacks are high-strength, adjustable steel support posts engineered specifically to stabilize and lift sagging floor joists. During installation, our crew carefully positioned the SmartJacks beneath the compromised joists and adjusted them to restore proper support and alignment. This system is designed for long-term durability and can be fine-tuned over time if minor adjustments are needed. In addition to stabilizing the structure, it was equally important to control the moisture that had contributed to the problem. To accomplish this, our production team installed our CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system. This heavy-duty vapor barrier was applied across the crawl space floor and walls, sealing off the exposed ground and preventing moisture from entering the space.
Project Summary
System Design Specialist: John Mohr
Foreman: Mario Barron
