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Our team visited a home near Richlands, VA, to inspect a crawlspace needing support for its wooden beams. Over time, high humidity and mold growth can compromise the integrity of wooden beams, causing floors to sag. Combined with natural wear and tear, beams can deteriorate, shift, and settle. To address this issue, we applied our SmartJacks system. This solution effectively reinforces weakened beams, even in confined spaces like this particular crawlspace, providing a lasting remedy for the problem.
Our company received a call from a former customers residing in Richlands, VA, who had previously had their crawlspace encapsulated. They requested additional support for the wooden beams due to neglect by the previous homeowner, resulting in natural wear and tear. Beams can deteriorate, shift, and settle over time. To remedy this, we implemented our SmartJacks system, which effectively reinforces weakened beams, even in tight spaces like this particular crawlspace, offering a long-lasting solution to the issue.
Master Services recently responded to concerns about horizontal cracks in a house in Richlands, VA. Our home inspector quickly identified soil settling as the root cause, a common issue in the area. To resolve the problem, after an appointment was scheduled, our production crew dug a small trench around the building and then installed several helical piers, which connect the cement footing to stable ground using steel brackets. The piers' unique design effectively grips the clay-rich soil, allowing us to close the cracks and restore stability to the home.
Settlement is a big worry for homeowners. Luckily, there are telltale signs that warn of issues with a home's foundation. This home near Bluefield, VA was exhibiting signs of settlement, including stair-step cracks along the brick exterior. Our team corrected the problem by installing helical piers, which are installed along the foundation to provide stabilization.
A homeowner in Bluefield, VA, contacted Master Services regarding a sagging floor in his basement. Upon inspection, our team identified that the primary issue was the poor quality of the supporting wood beams. Over time, mold growth and uneven pressure tend to bow and alter the morphology of the wooden beams. To effectively address this problem, Master Services installed our reliable Smart Jacks system. These specialized jacks are designed to provide robust support for sagging floors, offering a long-term solution, especially when located within a basement. Our crew worked efficiently to minimize disruption to the cement floor.