Saving a Sinking Home in Utica: Crawl Space and Structural Repairs

A homeowner in Utica, KY was concerned about their home sinking, so our crew completed several repairs to stabilize and protect the crawl space. We installed a SmartSump pump system with a cast iron pump, CleanPump stand, airtight lid, and WaterWatch alarm, along with a StarPipe drainage system and discharge line with IceGuard and a LawnScape outlet to properly move water away from the home. The alarm system was wired from the crawl space to an accessible location on the first floor. We performed fungus remediation by cleaning and treating the wood, removed debris and the old vapor barrier, and installed new 6-mil plastic to help control moisture. We also installed an EverLast crawl space door and spray foam insulation at the rim joists. To address the structural concerns, we installed a supplemental beam, added SmartJack supports to stabilize the floor system, sistered new wood to a damaged joist, and reinforced the main girder beam to provide additional support.