Why are my floors bouncy?

Weak or undersized joists, rot, or supports that have sunk. A crawl space inspection will show which.

Should my crawl space be sealed?

It depends on moisture levels and the house. Many homes do well with a barrier and good drainage.

Crawl Space Repair Birmingham AL

Crawl space opened along a house wall with new pier supports and a cardboard concrete form tube — Real project photo from work reviewed by Arturo Muñoz.

01What the work involves

Crews add steel support jacks or new masonry piers under sagging girders, sister or replace weakened joists, and rebuild sills where moisture has rotted them. The project photos on this site show this kind of work: new piers, new beams and fresh sill plates.

02Moisture first

Supports alone will not last if the crawl space stays wet. A vapor barrier, working vents or a dehumidifier, and fixing gutters outside usually come with the structural repair. Full encapsulation is an option, not a requirement; ask what problem it solves in your case. See foundation drainage for outside fixes.

House lifted on temporary cribbing above its crawl space during repair

03What to ask

Rebar footings and column bars ready for concrete piers

How many supports, at what spacing, on what footing? Will they be adjustable? Is replaced lumber treated? Ask for before and after photos from under the house.

Inspect, scope, stabilize, protect

Inspect

Floors, walls, crawl space or basement and drainage are checked to find the cause.

Scope

You get a written plan: method, number of supports, drainage work and warranty.

Stabilize

Supports, anchors or piers are installed and the structure is brought back toward level.

Protect

Water is redirected and moisture controlled so the repair lasts.

Crawl Space Repair in Birmingham, AL

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