sloping floors?

Question

If my floor slopes what is the possibility that there is foundation problems?

Answer 1

there is always the possibility of a foundation problem when you have sloping floors. however not always. my house for example, built in 1937. if we went down into the basement i could show you at least 10 reasons for my floor problems (everything from poor design and layout to bad craftsmanship) and none of them have anything to do with the foundation.
the house next door i ripped all wiring and duct work sistered up every floor joyce and built one solid support beam to go from side to side instead of 2 seperate beams supported by ears protruding from top of chimney, rewired and ducted, floors are level and solid, gaps in hard wood tightened up( no squeeky floor boards) along with closed off stress cracks in plaster walls on 1st and 2nd floors, also closed the gap between the floor and base molding (3/4" gap in middle of room).

hope all this info helps

Answer 2

it may be that the soil has settled over time and allowed the concrete foundation to sink, also it is possible that there is termite or fungus damage to the posts and girders under the floorboards and the weakened wood is no longer holding the load. old houses almost always have sloping floors, but unless there is wood deterioration or rapid settlement it usually isn't a cause for concern

Answer 3

you bet !! check your foundation underneath you may have to jack it
up or replace sub-floor. don't put it off it will get worse ..you may want to inspect for termite damage. not sure what your foundation is, but if your on a wood foundation possibly elevated maybe have it inspected

Answer 4

99% of the time, its foundation problems.The other 1% is either it was always like that due to poor craftsmanship or part of the wood structure has been damaged at some point in time.

Answer 5

Darn good. It may not be the foundation, it could be a beam or post holding the beam.