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Top Questions: crawlspace Repair In Raleigh, Nc

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We get a lot of questions about our crawl space repair service in Raleigh, NC, and what to answer the five most common questions for you to understand this service better.

  • WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF CRAWL SPACE REPAIR?

    The purpose of making repairs to your crawl space is to provide you with a safe and structurally sound home. Wet crawl spaces create the perfect condition for wood rot to weaken support beams, rot out floor joists, and warp subfloors. These damp crawlspaces are also the ideal place for termites to inhabit, costing homeowners billions of dollars in structural repairs each year. Finally, poor stormwater management leaves the soil unstable and often makes the foundation dangerously unstable.

  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REPAIR A CRAWL SPACE?

    The cost of repairing a crawl space depends on what is damaged and how badly it is damaged. An onsite inspection of the crawl space is required to evaluate any damages you may have and provide you with an accurate cost to make the suggested repairs.

  • WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF REPAIRING A CRAWL SPACE?

    There are many benefits to repairing damages found in your crawl space. Most benefits depend on what was damaged, but overall the main goal is to leave your home structurally sound for you and your family. And second, to protect the value of your home when it comes time for you to sell it.

  • IS REPAIRING MY CRAWL SPACE WORTH THE INVESTMENT?

    Yes, any repairs to your crawl space are well worth the investment. Ignoring the damage will only exacerbate the situation leading to higher costs to repair down the road. Your home is likely your biggest asset, and fixing foundation damage should be a top priority.

  • WHAT PROBLEMS CAN BE CAUSED BY NOT REPAIRING A CRAWL SPACE?

    You should not delay repairs if you discover damage to your crawl space, such as rotten floor joists, warped support beams, or subflooring. These types of damages will only get worse over time. They can also damage the living space above, such as uneven floors, cracks around windows and doors, and cabinets and door sticking. If this happens, you will have to pay to fix the crawl space and the damages throughout the home.

  • HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO REPAIR A CRAWL SPACE?

    It depends on the type of damage that needs to be repaired. Replacing a few floor joists or a support beam may take a day, but if many are damaged, it could take several days. Repairing the subfloor, floor joists, and beams could take a week or more.

COMMON: CRAWL SPACE REPAIRS IN RALEIGH, NC

Below are most common types of repairs we do in a typical crawl space here in Raleigh, NC. If you still have questions, please reach out to us so we can answer them.

  • WOOD ROT REPAIR

    Wood rot in the crawl space is a significant problem for many homeowners. It can cause your home to lose its structural integrity due to the floor joist and support beams becoming weak, brittle, or broken. Wood rot that is not addressed promptly can drive up repair costs significantly.

  • FLOOR JOIST REPAIR

    When a homeowner has an open vented crawl space with no drainage system installed, the area under your home can start to have high humidity levels. When this happens, the moisture is absorbed into the wood framing, including the floor joists. If the moisture content exceeds 20% wood, decaying fungi can start breaking down the wood, causing the joists to rot and need to be repaired or replaced.

  • SUPPORT BEAM REPAIR

    Structural support beams play a vital role in keeping your home structurally stable. Wet crawl spaces can cause the soils to become unstable and make a structural shift. High moisture content can also cause support beams to rot and weaken, so they can no longer support the weight above them as designed.

  • SAGGING FLOOR REPAIR

    Sagging or uneven floors in your home are often a sign of structural damage in your crawl space. Floors start to sag or bow when the subfloor, floor joists, or support beam that supports them becomes damaged due to moisture problems.

  • FOUNDATION REPAIR

    Foundation repairs come in all shapes and sizes. Below is a list of signs that you may have foundation damage that requires repair.

    • Cracks around doors and windows
    • Cabinets, doors, windows sticking
    • Sagging, uneven, or bowed floors
    • Bowed foundations walls
    • Tiles popping
    • Nail pops
    • Cracks in drywall
  • STRUCTURAL SUPPORT

    When moisture problems cause the structural support system to fail, you must act quickly to minimize the damage. Delaying repairs can cost thousands more in repairs that could have been avoided if not addressed promptly. Some repairs only require support jacks to be installed to fix the problem. In contrast, more severe issues might require replacing wood framing or the installation of helical piers or helical anchors.

 

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