Sagging floors are more than just a nuisance—they can be a sign of serious issues with your home’s foundation or support structure. If you’ve noticed your floors dipping or feeling uneven, it’s essential to address the problem before it worsens. Let’s take a closer look at what sagging floors are, what causes them, and how TFS can provide a long-lasting solution.

What Are Sagging Floors?

Sagging floors occur when sections of your floor sink or dip lower than others, creating an uneven surface. You might notice that furniture isn’t sitting level, or you could feel soft spots when walking across the room. Sagging floors are often most noticeable on the first floor of a home, especially over a crawl space or basement.

While a slightly uneven floor may seem like a minor issue, it can indicate more serious structural problems. Left unchecked, sagging floors can lead to bigger, costlier repairs and can compromise the safety of your home.

What Causes Sagging Floors?

Several factors can lead to sagging floors, but most involve problems with the foundation or the structural supports beneath your home. Here are some of the most common causes:

1. Foundation Settlement: As the soil beneath your home shifts over time, it can cause your foundation to settle unevenly. This uneven pressure can lead to floors sagging or dipping in certain areas.
2. Weak or Damaged Floor Joists: Floor joists are the horizontal supports that hold up your floor. If these joists are weakened by water damage, rot, or insect infestations, they can begin to sag, causing the floor above them to dip.
3. Excess Moisture: Moisture buildup in your crawl space or basement can weaken both the soil and the wood structures supporting your floors. This is particularly common in homes with poor drainage systems or high humidity levels.
4. Soil Movement: Expansive soils that swell with moisture and shrink when dry can create an unstable foundation, leading to sagging floors. Over time, this constant movement causes the floor above to become uneven.

Can Sagging Floors Be Fixed?

Yes, sagging floors can be fixed! But simply trying to level the floor isn’t enough. To ensure long-term stability, it’s important to address the root cause of the sagging—whether it’s weakened joists, foundation settlement, or moisture problems. Ignoring these underlying issues could lead to further structural damage and more expensive repairs down the road.

How TFS Can Fix Sagging Floors for Good

At TFS, we specialize in diagnosing and repairing sagging floors by addressing the underlying problems with your foundation or crawl space. Here’s how we approach the solution:

1. Crawl Space Support Jacks: If the issue is with weakened or damaged floor joists, TFS can install support jacks in your crawl space to lift and level the sagging areas. These steel support jacks are adjustable and can be fine-tuned to provide even support to your floors.
2. Foundation Piering Systems: If foundation settlement is causing your floors to sag, we use foundation piering systems to stabilize your home. These piers are driven deep into the ground to reach stable soil or bedrock, ensuring your foundation doesn’t shift further and your floors stay level.
3. Crawl Space Encapsulation: To prevent moisture from damaging your home’s structural supports, TFS offers crawl space encapsulation services. This process seals off your crawl space, keeping moisture and humidity at bay and protecting your floor joists from rot and deterioration.
4. Structural Repairs: In some cases, the floor joists themselves may need to be reinforced or replaced. TFS provides expert structural repairs to ensure that your home’s support system is strong and stable for the long term.

Why You Should Repair Sagging Floors Now

Delaying repairs to sagging floors can lead to much more severe problems in the future. Here’s why it’s important to address the issue sooner rather than later:

• Prevent Further Structural Damage: Sagging floors are often a sign of deeper structural problems. If left unchecked, these problems can worsen, leading to more extensive and expensive repairs down the line.  
• Maintain Your Home’s Value: A home with sagging floors can lose value quickly. If you’re planning to sell your home in the future, addressing this issue now will help preserve its market value and appeal to potential buyers.
• Protect Your Family’s Safety: Sagging floors can become a safety hazard, especially if they continue to deteriorate. Uneven surfaces increase the risk of trips and falls, and in extreme cases, a floor could collapse.
• Improve Energy Efficiency: If the sagging is due to moisture in your crawl space, fixing the problem can help reduce energy costs. Moisture problems often lead to poor insulation and increased heating or cooling bills.

Why Choose TFS for Your Sagging Floor Repair?

When it comes to fixing sagging floors, you need a team you can trust to provide reliable, long-lasting solutions. Here’s why TFS is the right choice:

• Over 20 Years of Experience: TFS has been serving homeowners for more than two decades. We’ve built a reputation for high-quality foundation repairs that stand the test of time.
• Expert Technicians: Our team of certified foundation repair experts knows exactly how to diagnose and fix sagging floors. We use cutting-edge technology and industry-best practices to ensure your home is stable and secure.
• Customized Solutions: Every home is unique, and we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all repairs. We’ll assess the specific causes of your sagging floors and create a custom solution to meet your home’s needs.
• Satisfaction Guaranteed: We stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee. When you choose TFS, you’re choosing peace of mind knowing that your home is in the hands of experienced professionals.

Don’t Let Sagging Floors Weigh You Down—Call TFS Today!

If you’ve noticed your floors sagging or feeling uneven, don’t wait for the problem to get worse. Contact TFS today at (844) 468-4674 for a free inspection. We’ll diagnose the issue, recommend the best course of action, and provide a long-lasting solution to keep your home safe and level.

Let TFS help you get your home back on solid ground! Schedule your consultation today here!