Sagging Floor Repair in Silver Spring, Maryland
Challenge
A homeowner in Silver Spring, Paige, contacted Fortress Foundation Solutions after noticing that sections of her floors felt uneven and soft underfoot. Over time, the issue became more noticeable, with certain areas of the home showing visible sagging and slight gaps forming between the flooring and baseboards.
During our inspection, we found that the crawl space support system had weakened significantly. The existing support posts were no longer providing adequate support and had begun to settle into the soil. Additionally, elevated moisture levels in the crawl space had contributed to the deterioration of wooden structural components, further impacting the stability of the floor system.
Solution
Fortress Foundation Solutions recommended installing the SmartJack® Support System to address the sagging floors. Our team installed a series of adjustable steel SmartJacks® beneath the affected areas, placing them on engineered bases designed for long-term stability.
Each SmartJack® was carefully adjusted to lift and level the floor system, reducing sagging and improving overall support. The system also redistributed the load more evenly, helping prevent future movement.
After installation, Paige’s floors in Silver Spring were noticeably more stable and level. She experienced improved comfort throughout her home and gained peace of mind knowing the issue had been permanently addressed.