Crawl Space Repair · Knoxville, TN
Crawl Space Repair in Knoxville, TN
A large share of homes around Knoxville sit over crawl spaces. In a humid climate with plenty of rain, those spaces are often damp, and damp wood and soft soil lead to bouncy, sloping floors above.
Request a foundation inspectionCommon problems
Floors that bounce or slope, gaps under baseboards, musty smells, standing water, sagging insulation and wood that's soft or stained all point to trouble below.
Supports
Original piers may be short block stacks on small footings. Contractors add or replace supports with new footings and adjustable steel posts, then bring the floor back toward level.
Beams and joists
Rotted or undersized beams and joists can be sistered with new lumber or replaced. Moisture has to be dealt with first or the new wood will suffer too.
Moisture control
A heavy vapor barrier over the soil keeps ground moisture out of the air. Some homes benefit from a fully sealed crawl space with a dehumidifier; see crawl space moisture.
Water getting in
Water running into the crawl space after storms usually comes from gutters, downspouts or ground sloping toward the house. Fixing that is part of the repair.
Pests and wood
Damp crawl spaces attract termites and other wood-damaging insects. Note any damage for the contractor and a pest professional.
Insulation
Wet, fallen insulation between joists does little good. It's often removed during repairs and replaced or rethought.
Older homes
Older houses may have mixed supports from several repairs over the years. A contractor can bring them up to a consistent standard.
Get an inspection
Tell the contractor what you're noticing in the floors. Send a request and a foundation repair contractor will get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
- Should I seal my crawl space?
- Sealing can help in humid East Tennessee, but it needs proper drainage and moisture control. A contractor can tell you if it suits your home.
- Can sagging floors be leveled completely?
- Often they can be brought much closer to level, though older homes may be lifted gradually to avoid cracking walls.
Other foundation repair services
Request a foundation inspection
Cracks, sloping floors, sticking doors and damp crawl spaces. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll pass it straight to a foundation contractor, who will call you to set up an inspection and quote.
- Crawl spaces, basements and slabs
- Knoxville, Karns, Lenoir City, Clinton and nearby
- Get an inspection and quote before any work
Need crawl space repair in Knoxville?
Send a request and a foundation contractor will get in touch. Requests answered 7 days a week.
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