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Uneven Floors

Have you noticed that your floors aren’t quite level, or maybe you feel a slight dip or rise as you walk across a room? Uneven floors are more than just an annoyance—they can be a sign of deeper structural issues. Understanding the cause and finding a long-term fix is essential to protecting the value and safety of your home. Let’s explore what causes uneven floors, whether they can be fixed, and how TFS can offer you a lasting solution.

What Are Uneven Floors?

Uneven floors occur when sections of your floor sag, dip, or slope in certain areas. You might notice furniture leaning slightly, gaps between the floor and baseboards, or doors that don’t close properly. Uneven floors can affect all areas of a house but are most commonly found in basements, crawl spaces, or on the main floor.

While some uneven floors may seem minor, they often indicate a more serious problem, such as foundation or structural issues. Left untreated, the situation can worsen and lead to further damage to your home’s stability.

What Causes Uneven Floors?

Several factors can lead to uneven floors, most of which are related to your home’s foundation or structural support. Common causes include:

  • Foundation Settlement: Over time, the soil beneath your home can shift or compact unevenly, causing sections of your foundation to sink or settle. This uneven support creates pressure on your floors, leading to sagging or sloping.
  • Crawl Space Problems: In homes with crawl spaces, moisture and humidity can cause wooden floor joists to weaken, rot, or bend. This deterioration results in uneven floors and can affect the structural integrity of your home.
  • Poor Drainage: Water accumulation around your foundation or underneath your home can weaken the soil and cause foundation movement. This excess moisture can also lead to wood rot or mold, contributing to uneven floors.
  • Aging Construction Materials: Over time, building materials like wood and concrete naturally degrade. As wooden beams weaken and shift, they can cause floors to sag or settle unevenly.

Can Uneven Floors Be Fixed?

Yes, uneven floors can be fixed, but the solution depends on the cause of the problem. While some people may attempt quick fixes like adding floor supports or leveling compounds, these options only address the symptom, not the root cause. For a long-lasting fix, the underlying foundation or structural issue needs to be resolved. At TFS, we specialize in identifying the cause of uneven floors and providing a comprehensive solution that addresses the problem at its source.

How TFS Can Fix Uneven Floors

At TFS, we provide long-lasting solutions to uneven floors by targeting the root cause—whether it’s foundation settlement or crawl space issues. Here’s how we can help:

  1. Crawl Space Support Systems: For homes with crawl space-related floor problems, we use crawl space support systems to strengthen the foundation. Our adjustable steel support posts are designed to add stability to sagging floors and can be fine-tuned to restore your floors to their original position. These posts are durable and resistant to moisture, ensuring they won’t rot or weaken over time.
  2. Foundation Piering Systems: If foundation settlement is the cause of uneven floors, our foundation piering systems offer a permanent solution. Steel piers are driven deep into stable soil, bypassing the weaker, shifting layers. These piers provide support and can lift the settled areas of your foundation, leveling your floors and preventing further movement.
  3. Moisture Control Solutions: To prevent future floor damage, we offer waterproofing and drainage systems that keep water away from your foundation and crawl space. By controlling moisture, we reduce the risk of wood rot, mold growth, and soil shifting, protecting your home’s structural integrity.

Our expert team will assess your home, identify the cause of your uneven floors, and develop a customized plan to ensure a long-term fix. We don’t just mask the problem—we solve it for good.

Why It’s Important to Fix Uneven Floors Now

You may be tempted to overlook minor floor issues, but ignoring uneven floors can lead to bigger and more expensive problems down the line. Here’s why you should take action now:

  • Prevent Further Structural Damage: Uneven floors often indicate deeper foundation or structural issues. If left unchecked, these problems can worsen, leading to significant damage to your home’s structure, walls, and even roof.
  • Avoid Safety Hazards: Uneven floors can be a tripping hazard for your family and guests. Over time, the instability can lead to dangerous situations, especially in older homes.
  • Maintain Property Value: A home with uneven floors or foundation problems can lose value quickly. By addressing the issue now, you preserve your home’s value and prevent it from becoming a costly problem when it’s time to sell.
  •  Save on Future Repairs: Small foundation issues can quickly escalate into major repairs if not dealt with promptly. By fixing uneven floors now, you’ll avoid much higher repair costs in the future.

Why Choose TFS for Your Uneven Floor Repair?

When it comes to protecting your home’s foundation and ensuring its stability, TFS is the expert you can trust. Here’s why homeowners in Murfreesboro, Nashville, and beyond choose TFS:

  • Experience and Expertise: With over 20 years of experience in foundation repair, we’ve successfully restored countless homes with uneven floors and structural issues.
  • Customized Solutions: At TFS, we believe in personalized service. We assess each home’s unique needs and design a tailored solution that provides long-term stability.
  • High-Quality Products: We use the best materials available to ensure your home is supported by durable, long-lasting systems. From our steel piers to our moisture control systems, we stand by the quality of our products.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Our commitment to quality and customer service means that we don’t just meet expectations—we exceed them. We offer a satisfaction guarantee, so you can have peace of mind knowing your home is in good hands.

Take Action Today—Call TFS for a Free Inspection!

Uneven floors may seem like a small inconvenience, but they can signal bigger problems. Don’t wait until the issue worsens. TFS is here to help you fix your uneven floors and protect your home for the future.

Contact TFS here for a free inspection, and let us provide you with a lasting solution that ensures your floors are stable, level, and safe!

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