Location
Mount Pleasant, SC
Problem
Cracks had appeared in the interior wall dividing the hallway and living room. The original construction piers under the crawlspace were spaced too far apart, leaving the floor and the wall above without proper support. Previous attempts to fix the issue with wooden posts failed to provide sufficient stabilization, and a combination of soil movement, water intrusion, settlement, and age contributed to the overall structural failure beneath the home.
Solution
After careful assessment, we determined that the existing support system was failing to hold the weight of the structure. The insufficient wooden posts and failing supports were then removed to clear the way for a permanent fix.
To restore the structural integrity of the floor system, we installed new concrete block piers along with a drop sill directly under the affected wall. This approach allowed us to properly support the floor joists and the interior wall above them. It is a reliable, long-term solution that we recommend at CNT Foundations for homes experiencing crawlspace settlement.
Outcome
The floor system and the interior wall are now properly supported and balanced. The structural integrity has been restored, ensuring the floors will not sag again. By implementing this solution, the homeowner now has a stable, dry crawlspace that is supported by a permanent repair backed by our lifetime warranty.
