Not a typical homeowner DIY. Sounds as if the floor joists have rotted out from some sort of damage, either and undetected water leak or possibly termites. Get a contractor in asap to assess the damage and recommend repair. Here is how to hire any contractor you will ever need.
You will need a contractor pro to find what is going on. Cracked or rotted floor joists. Sinking foundation. Water damage. Termites or carpenter ants. Not a DIY
depends on the situation you are in. why is it sagging? did termites get in there and the support that supported the floor fubar now? the the wood beams solid? depends on how much money you want to spend.
Also noticed all women posting on here. instead of a man with an actual solution. Call the pro if you are not country and got know how to get this done. roll up your sleeves if you think you can get this fixed with jacks/repair the wood and rebuild the floors if possible.
Investigate the cause of this if you can access the area, or call in someone who can, a handy man or a pro to take a look. Could be many things that other Hometalkers have suggested.
Once you know the cause, you can follow through on what needs to be done.
One question that needs to be answered by you is this on a slab foundation or a floor off the foundation?
If a slab, then maybe water levels on the layers beneath it and settling has compromised the floor.
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Not a typical homeowner DIY. Sounds as if the floor joists have rotted out from some sort of damage, either and undetected water leak or possibly termites. Get a contractor in asap to assess the damage and recommend repair. Here is how to hire any contractor you will ever need.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0242-hiring-contractor
You will need a contractor pro to find what is going on. Cracked or rotted floor joists. Sinking foundation. Water damage. Termites or carpenter ants. Not a DIY
Hi, Cindy!
I would definitely contact a pro because it could be a number of things! Good luck and I hope it is an easy repair!
Do you have a picture of the area?
Yikes, you very much need a pro for this. You need to find out why this is happening and fix that first.
I agree with everybody, don't waite.
depends on the situation you are in. why is it sagging? did termites get in there and the support that supported the floor fubar now? the the wood beams solid? depends on how much money you want to spend.
Also noticed all women posting on here. instead of a man with an actual solution. Call the pro if you are not country and got know how to get this done. roll up your sleeves if you think you can get this fixed with jacks/repair the wood and rebuild the floors if possible.
Investigate the cause of this if you can access the area, or call in someone who can, a handy man or a pro to take a look. Could be many things that other Hometalkers have suggested.
Once you know the cause, you can follow through on what needs to be done.
One question that needs to be answered by you is this on a slab foundation or a floor off the foundation?
If a slab, then maybe water levels on the layers beneath it and settling has compromised the floor.
Best to you.