I would highly recommend an architect look at the situation. I had a
similar problem in the rear of my house and the architect designed a
beam with supports to carry the load. All that may be necessary is two
to three footings (Sonotude) into the ground and a beam either laminated
or steel but it must be properly sized, to carry the load.

Regards,

Howard

DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Jul 7, 3:24 pm, "Joseph Meehan" wrote:

dk wrote:

My 82 year mother lives in a house where the floor is sinking in one
corner of the house. The basement floor is cracked and sinking along
the outer walls. The house walls and ceiling are plastered and I'm
afraid that the ceiling is going to come down.

I know there are many companies that claim they can correct the
problem and I'm a little leery.Any ideas as to the best way to
correct the problem and the cost associated with correcting the
problem.
Thanks
David Kight

You need a local pro. I might suggest first checking with the company
that carries the insurance on the home. Find out if this is covered. If
not maybe they can make a recommendation. You need to find a competent and
honest contractor for this one.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit


-- You need to find a competent and honest contractor for this one.

Uh, when don't you need a competent and honest contractor?