Uneven floors can happen in any age home, especially old houses.
Antique 100-year-old houses with uneven floors are especially common.
Slanting/Sloping Floors vs.
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Sagging Floors
Not all floor problems are the same.
One category applies tofloorsthat have a general, overall slant.
Except for that slope, the floor itself might be flat.
Floors That Sag or Dip
Different from slanting/sloping floors are those that sag or have dips.
Your foundation may not be the problem.
Instead, it may be an issue with joists and beams below your floor that require shoring up.
In some cases, pouring floor leveling compound will fix the problem.
Safety Considerations
Floor leveling is a major project that can permanently alter your home.
Be careful when taking on any of these projects by always having an assistant help you.
Also, be sure to wear eye protection.
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Both of these are identifiable problems and some companies specialize in foundation repair.
Place New Footers
Jack upthe portion of the house that is sinking and place new footers.
Anything involving 20-ton house jacks will take time; you cannot jack up a house in one day.
Pour Self-Leveling Underlayment
Pour self-leveling underlayment in the problem area.
The compound can correct sags and dips as deep as 1 1/2 inches.
Prop Up the Joists
Placeadjustable steel columnsunder the joists to keep them propped up.
Aplywood subfloorwill bridge any minor waves in the existing floor, and leveling compound would help, too.
It can cost a lot to fix an uneven floor if it is due to a structural issue.
It’s normal for old houses to have uneven floors and even historic houses have saggy, sloping floors.
Sometimes covering it up is the best solution.
When to Call a Professional
Fewfloor specialistsdeal only with this throw in of problem.
The best route is to contact ageneral contractor.
For foundation repairs, contact afoundation repair specialist.
The solution for fixing an uneven second floor usually involves jacking.
An uneven second floor can often mean the second-storyfloor joistsare not supportive enough.
