Crawl Space Jacks in North Carolina, Georgia and South Carolina

Crawl space jacks support sagging crawl space ceilings.

Structural problems in a SC, NC and GA crawl space, such as settling columns, sagging beams, or fatigued floor joints are all common problems.

Settling columns in a crawl space often occur because of the presence of weak supporting soils underneath that are unable to bear the weight and pressure transferred through the house.

Over time, these weak soils can begin to settle and shift with changes in soil density and moisture content. As the columns and beams move out of position, the floor above can sag and the house structure can weaken.

Sagging floor joists and beams can also be caused by improperly spaced crawl space pier columns. When placed too far apart, these beams can be overloaded, which causes bending and sagging.

This leads to sagging floors above, wall cracks, and a variety of other issues. If you'd like a free, no-obligation foundation repair estimate, contact All-Dry Basement Systems today!

Options for Crawl Space Repair

Ripping out and rebuilding the crawl space isn't necessarily the best option for crawl space repair. There are many installations that can be done in about a day that will both reinforce the structure and possibly return the floor to its original position.

When the crawlspace begins to show fatigue, it's a good idea to act on it right away, as waiting can lead to more serious damage. The following is a list of common crawl space structural repair options:

1. Concrete Columns and Additional Shimming

Some contractors will use concrete columns and shimming to create a system of solid, rigid, support in the crawl space. However, these concrete columns are time consuming to create, and it's necessary to wait while the concrete cures to continue work.

These columns will not be adjustable, and once installed, they cannot return the structure to its original position. The soil below the columns will continue to sink over time, and the homeowner will need to continually install new shims while the damage slowly continues to worsen.

2. Crawl Space Jacks

Diagram of crawl space jacks.

Crawl space jacks, such as the SmartJack provided by Foundation Supportworks, are adjustable metal beams that are easily and cost-effectively installed in a crawlspace.

To install a crawl space jack, a hole is first created, and a solid base of engineered fill is established under the location of the jack. A pre-cast concrete base is placed on the fill, and the crawl space jack is mounted on top.

After installation, the system can then be tightened and adjusted appropriately to secure the support and help to lift the floor beam above.

Crawl space support jacks work by transferring the load of a house from the beams and sending it downwards into the existing soils. They're stronger, cleaner, better, and faster to install than concrete beams, and they're fully compatible with a crawl space encapsulation system.

For your free crawl space support quote, contact All-Dry Basement Systems today!

3. Crawl Space Jack Posts in GA, NC and SC

Heavy-duty jack posts made with galvanized steel, such as the Foundation Supportworks SmartJack crawl space support system, are the strongest, most corrosion-resistant crawl space structural supports available in Spartanburg, Greenville, Columbia, Aiken and Asheville.

The SmartJack is able to hold well upwards of 50,000 lbs of weight per brace and is easily adjustable to restore a home's structure and property value. Using a base of engineered fill-in installed under each support, they are able to be installed with no need for additional shimming later.

Ideally, crawl space supports should be installed in an encapsulated crawl space that includes a crawl space moisture barrier and dehumidifier. By installing this vapor barrier and sealing all the vents, the wood of the sub floor and beams is best preserved, and the structure will best remain strong and ready to support your home. Contact All-Dry Basement Systems for a free estimate on your crawl space foundation repair!

South Carolina Areas
Oconcee County
Fair Play, SC
Long Creek, SC
Mountain Rest, SC
Newry, SC
Richland, SC
Salem, SC
Seneca, SC
Tamassee, SC
Walhalla, SC
West Union, SC
Westminster, SC

Pickens County
Central, SC
Clemson, SC
Easley, SC
Liberty, SC
Norris, SC
Pickens, SC
Six Mile, SC
Sunset, SC

Greenville County
Cleveland, SC
Conestee, SC
Fountain Inn, SC
Greenville, SC
Greer, SC
Marietta, SC
Mauldin, SC
Piedmont, SC
Simpsonville, SC
Slater, SC
Taylors, SC
Tigerville, SC
Travelers Rest, SC

Spartanburg County
Arcadia, SC
Boiling Springs, SC
Campobello, SC
Chesnee, SC
Clifton, SC
Converse, SC
Cowpens,SC
Cross Anchor, SC
Drayton, SC
Duncan, SC
Enoree, SC
Fairforest, SC
Fingerville, SC
Glendale, SC
Gramling, SC
Inman, SC
Landrum, SC
Lyman, SC
Mayo, SC
Moore, SC
Pacolet, SC
Pacolet Mills, SC
Pauline, SC
Reidville, SC
Roebuck, SC
Spartanburg, SC
Startex, SC
Una, SC
Valley Falls, SC
Wellford, SC
White Stone, SC
Woodruff, SC

Cherokee County
Blacksburg, SC
Gaffney, SC
Kings Creek, SC

York County
Bowling Green, SC
Catawba, SC
Clover, SC
Fort Mill, SC
Hickory Grove, SC
Lake Wylie, SC
McConnells, SC
Rock Hill, SC
Sharon, SC
Smyrna, SC
Tega Cay, SC
York, SC

Union County
Buffalo, SC
Carlisle, SC
Jonesville, SC
Lockhart, SC
Union, SC

Laurens County
Clinton, SC
Cross Hill, SC
Gray Court, SC
Joanna, SC
Laurens, SC
Mountville, SC
Waterloo, SC

Lancaster County
Heath Springs, SC
Kershaw, SC
Lancaster, SC
Van Wyck, SC

Fairfield County
Blair, SC
Jenkinsville, SC
Ridgeway, SC
Rion, SC
White Oak, SC
Winnsboro, SC

Edgefield County
Edgefield, SC
Johnston, SC
Trenton, SC

Saluda County
Monetta, SC
Ridge Spring, SC
Saluda, SC
Ward, SC

Aiken County
Aiken, SC
Bath, SC
Beech Island, SC
Clearwater, SC
Gloverville, SC
Graniteville, SC
Jackson, SC
Langley, SC
Montmorenci, SC
New Ellenton, SC
North Augusta, SC
Perry, SC
Salley, SC
Vaucluse, SC
Wagener, SC
Warrenville, SC
Windsor, SC

McCormick County
Clarks Hill, SC
McCormick, SC
Modoc, SC
Mount Carmel, SC
Parksville, SC
Plum Branch, SC

Lexington County
Batesburg, SC
Cayce, SC
Chapin, SC
Gaston, SC
Gilbert, SC
Leesville, SC
Lexington, SC
Pelion, SC
Springdale, SC
Swansea, SC
West Columbia, SC

North Carolina Areas:
Buncombe
Asheville, NC
Black Mountain, NC
Hominy, NC
Leicester, NC

Clay
Shooting Creek, NC

Graham
Cheoah, NC
Robbinsville, NC

Haywood
Canton, NC
Center Pigeon, NC
Clyde, NC
Crabtree, NC
Fines Creek, NC
Ivy Hills, NC
Iron Duff, NC
Lake Junaluska, NC
Maggie Valley, NC
Waynesville, NC
West Canton, NC

Henderson
Crab Creek, NC
Hendersonville, NC
Hoopers Creek, NC
Little River, NC
Mills River, NC
Mountain Home, NC
Valley Hill, NC

Jackson
Cashiers, NC
Tuckasegee, NC

Macon
Elijay, NC
Franklin, NC
Highlands, NC
Norton, NC
Orlando, NC
Scaly Mountain, NC

McDowell
Deer Lick Gap, NC
Glenwood, NC
Marion, NC
North Cove, NC
West Marion, NC

Polk
Columbus, NC
Lynn, NC
Mill Spring, NC
Saluda, NC
Tryon, NC

Rutherford
Gilkey, NC
Lake Lure, NC
Union, NC

Transylvania
Balsam Grove, NC
Brevard, NC
Catheys Creek, NC
Cedar Mountain, NC
Dunns Rock, NC
Lake Toxaway, NC
Little River, NC
Pisgah Forest, NC
Rosman, NC

Yancey
Burnsville, NC
Pensacola, NC
Potato Knob, NC
Price Creek, NC

Georgia Areas:
Banks
Hollingsworth, GA

Elbert
Bowman, GA
Elberton, GA
Montevideo, GA

Franklin
Carnesville, GA
Lavonia, GA
Royston, GA
Unity, GA
Vandiver, GA

Habersham
Baldwin, GA
Clarkesville, GA
Cornelia, GA
Demorest, GA
Mount Airey, GA
Turnerville, GA

Hart
Bowersville, GA
Hartwell, GA
Reed Creek, GA

Madison
Alvin, GA
Bond, GA
Canon, GA
Carlton, GA
Comer, GA
Danielsville, GA
Harrison, GA
Shiloh, GA

Rabun
Clayton, GA
Dillard, GA
Mountain City, GA
Rabun Gap, GA
Sky Valley, GA
Tiger, GA

Stephens
Avalon, GA
Martin, GA
Toccoa, GA
Union Hill, GA

Towns
Titus, GA

White
Helen, GA