My home was built in 1926 and is aprox. a 1650SQFT single story home with a crawlspace. Let me start off by saying this was my "first-time home buyer" expereince and I should have gotten another inspection before buying, but with that aside. I have a few problems that I am trying to address. The main problem is the foundation problems, it is a concrete stem wall with a crawlspace. The clearance under the house is minimal, between 14" - 24" there are a few cinder blocks under neether the main load bearing wall in the middle of the home. The joist is not even touching the cinderblock at this time, it looks like someone just tossed it under that joist to make it look like reapirs had been done. This main wall itself has sunk 2" since I moved in 2 years ago, I've called every foundation repair company in the state and most of them have turn me down saying they can't do it or they are to busy?? I mean when we are talking about a 10,000 - 15,000 dollar job you think they would be all about it but I guess not. I did have one of them refer me to another compnay that specailizes in raising and level wood floors. they came out and quoted by 12,000 dollars for 30 concrete pads with supports and a couple beams +labor. and that company did not aprear very professional when they came out, so im a little hesitant to hire them but they have been the only people that have givien me a quote yet. Could I cut a hole in my floor and do some excavation myself to save money or possibly do this work myself? I dont really have access to that much money for the repairs and would be willing to try it myself. Any thoughts or ideas would be most appreciated.
-Mike Oklahoma City, OK