Water and settling
Pier blocks in saturated soil can sink, and posts standing in water can rot at the base. Over several wet seasons, that shows up as a floor that dips in one area. If your crawl space has had standing water, that's the first place we look.
The fix
- Replace or reset settled piers and rotted posts
- Add support where needed and adjust carefully
- Manage the water with drainage or a sump
- Install a vapor barrier to keep the space drier
After flood water
If your home has had flood water in the crawl space, have the supports checked even if the floor seems fine. We'll inspect posts, beams and piers and fix anything that's been affected.
What affects the scope in Woodland
- Number of settled piers and rotted posts
- Water management needed
- Cleanup before work
- Floor adjustment
- Barrier replacement
Stability first
In wet soil, the priority is making supports stable so the floor doesn't keep dropping. Leveling an unstable support only buys time. That's why drainage is often part of a Woodland leveling project.
Questions from Woodland homeowners
My Woodland floor started sloping after a wet winter. Why?
A pier may have settled in saturated soil, or a post may be rotting. We'll check.
Do I need drainage too?
If water collects in your crawl space, yes — otherwise new supports face the same conditions.
How do I get an estimate?
Getting started is easy. Call or text (360) 470-4956, or fill out the form on this page. We'll learn what's going on beneath your home, schedule a time to take a look, and give you a straightforward floor leveling estimate.