Foundation Repair Case Studies: Termite Surprise Affects Floor Supports in Kinde, Mi
Challenge
This homeowner in Kinde, Mi was looking forward to passing down his current home to his son; however, he ended up with an unfortunate turn of events that would delay the big surprise. That being a recent termite infestation, which though delt with, left a lot of structural damage as they chewed their way through I-beams and other wooden supports throughout the property's foundation and crawl space. The situation would have affected the rest of their home had cracks appeared in the concrete walls. A uniquely unfortunate situation that no one could have suspected. Knowing the home was built on a crawl space, they knew that was where they should most likely focus their attention. So, with that in mind, they began searching for a crawl space repair contractor that would service areas near Kinde, Mi. They also looked for a Foundation Repair specialist as well, just in case. Thankfully, they found both once they were introduced to HomeSpec Basementfix.
They would be met by one of our skilled and experienced project managers who would guide them through the inspection process as we attempted to determine the root causes and best fit solution set. After exploring the crawl space to examine the root of the foundation and flooring support problem, we would go on to explain to the homeowner that due to the nature and degree of the damage to the supports in the crawl space the main beam would need to be replaced entirely and proper crawl space supports would need to be implemented to restore structural integrity to the home as a whole.
Solution
Our team would begin by clearing the worksite of debris to gain proper access and a safer work environment overall. Once that had been established, we would go on to begin replacing the main support beam, as we explained to the homeowner. The next step would be to utilize our SmarJack system of crawl space support jacks. Engineered from galvanized steel and supporting a zinc-coating, this solution set is highly resistant to corrosion, weathering, and most other kinds of degradation and would prove to be immune to any other unlikely termite situations. These support jacks are adjustable to help them adapt to fit with any changing situation year-round. Powerful enough to help support loads over 60,000 lbs ensures a reliable way to restore structural integrity to the floors above.
A reliable solution that would prevent similar problems form occurring in the future, allowed the homeowner to regain their lost sense of peace of mind in their own home. They were grateful to have had the work done before the situation evolved into something more serious for their son. They would go on to hand down the home to their son the following year and kept our service card around and presented it to the son as a reliable contact for any future problems they may develop.
