My 1200 sqr foot house is built on a concreteblock/footing perimeter (which seems fine) and is supported by piers in the crawlspace. Some, or all of these piers have been sinking or settling for years. The house is 17 years old and some doors are sticking, and some door frames separating in the upper corners.
I know this is a job for pros, but I don't have the money. (By that, I mean, I really don't have the money) so, I either fix it myself, or watch it deteriorate.
My plan is to jack and shem the floor where sagging, till level again. But, from under the house, I can't tell which piers are sagging, and, how much. I've considered buying a laser, and using it as a "straight&level" but due to all the HVAC ducts, there's few places I can have "line of sight" across the entire house.
Any suggestions on how to tell which piers are sagging, and how much?
Thanks, greg
I know this is a job for pros, but I don't have the money. (By that, I mean, I really don't have the money) so, I either fix it myself, or watch it deteriorate.
My plan is to jack and shem the floor where sagging, till level again. But, from under the house, I can't tell which piers are sagging, and, how much. I've considered buying a laser, and using it as a "straight&level" but due to all the HVAC ducts, there's few places I can have "line of sight" across the entire house.
Any suggestions on how to tell which piers are sagging, and how much?
Thanks, greg