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As a home settles, it leads to a host of problems that will only worse over time. Cracks, springy or sloping floors, windows and doors that stick, and creaking floors all are signs of settlement. This home near Fort Oglethorpe, GA was exhibiting signs of settlement, including unsightly cracks! Our team installed our SmartJacks system, providing support to the crawlspace and staving off future damage.
Crawlspaces are typically cramped and unappealing, making it difficult for homeowners to identify issues like sagging or sinking floors. However, in a crawl space in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, Master Services quickly identified the problem: the installation of SmartJacks.
The SmartJacks were used to raise the wooden beams in the crawlspace, resolving the issue of sagging floors caused by settling.
A homeowner in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, sought help from Master Services due to unstable floors in their basement. They had been using the basement as an additional living space, but over time, the kitchen floor began to sink and warp, likely due to mold and soil settling. Upon inspection, our team identified the poor quality of the support wood beams as the root cause. To effectively address this issue, Master Services utilized our reliable Smart Jacks system. These specialized jacks are designed to provide durable support for sagging floors. Our crew installed them by drilling directly into the cement footing, offering a long-term solution that can be adjusted over time.
A homeowner in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, a busy couple with young children, contacted Master Services after noticing a serious settlement issue in a smaller section of their home. The corner of this area developed a stair step crack measuring over 2 inches wide, causing major concerns about the home's stability.
Our Master Services home inspector quickly recommended immediate action, fearing the structure could collapse without prompt intervention. To address the problem, our team installed six Helical Piers, transferring the weight of the home to more stable soil. Through careful and precise work, we were able to almost completely close the gap, restoring both stability and peace of mind for the homeowners.
Thanks to Master Services, this family can now rest easy, knowing their home is secure for the long term!
The Master Services team visited a home in Hixson, TN that was having some concrete settlement issues. Over time, rain and extremes in temperature will cause the soil beneath concrete to shrink, swell, or wash away completely. The team injected this sidewalk with our amazing PolyLyft, which raises slabs to an even position.