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Who Fixes Sagging Floors in Toledo?

If your floor feels bouncy, uneven, or looks like it's dipping, this usually isn't a flooring problem — it's structural. In most Toledo, Sylvania, and Maumee homes, sagging floors point to damaged floor joists or support beams underneath. As a residential framing contractor specializing in sagging floor repair and floor leveling throughout Lucas County, we fix these issues properly — not just cover them up.

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What Usually Causes Sagging Floors

Most sagging floors we see across Toledo, Perrysburg, Oregon, and Holland are caused by:

Floor Joists Weakened by Moisture

Water damage from leaks, crawl space moisture, or bathroom issues

Long Spans Without Support

Original construction that never had proper structural support

Old Repairs That Failed

Covered the issue instead of fixing the root cause

Unnoticed Water Leaks

Years of hidden damage near kitchens, bathrooms, and exterior walls

Common in Northwest Ohio Homes

Older homes throughout Lucas County and Wood County see this frequently, especially in homes built before modern building codes. The freeze-thaw cycles and moisture from Lake Erie affect foundation and structural integrity over time.

REAL CLIENT RESCUE STORY

"Three Handymen Couldn't Fix It. You Did It in Two Days."

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Laura M., Sylvania OH

Kitchen & Living Room Floor Repair

"I spent $1,800 across three different handymen trying to fix my bouncy kitchen floor. One said it was the tiles. Another said it needed subfloor. The third one put shims underneath and said 'that's the best we can do.'

Within two weeks, it was worse than before. I could feel the floor dipping when I walked from the fridge to the sink.

A friend in Maumee gave me your number. I sent photos, and you told me exactly what was wrong before you even came out — rotted joists from an old dishwasher leak no one caught.

You opened it up, sistered new joists, replaced the subfloor, and had everything solid again in two days. The floor doesn't move at all now. I wish I'd called you first."

The Difference: Structural Repair, Not Band-Aids

Laura's floor wasn't a flooring problem. It was structural damage that needed proper diagnosis and repair. When you work with contractors who understand structural issues, you fix it once — the right way.

What Homeowners Often Do First (And Why It Fails)

The Wrong Approach

  • Replacing flooring without checking what's underneath
  • Adding temporary supports or shims that shift over time
  • Hiring general handymen for structural work
  • Ignoring moisture sources that caused the damage

Result: Problem gets worse, more money wasted

How We Handle It

  • Photos first to understand what's really going on
  • Ballpark range when possible based on photos
  • Diagnostic visit if structure needs hands-on inspection
  • Clear plan based on what's actually causing the issue

Result: Fixed once, fixed right, no repeat visits

Stop Guessing. Get Real Answers.

Homeowners across Toledo, Bowling Green, and Monroe County MI trust us because we don't hide the problem — we show you exactly what's wrong and how to fix it.

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ANOTHER CLIENT WE RESCUED

"I Paid Someone $3,200 and It Got Worse"

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David K., Perrysburg OH

Master Bedroom & Hallway Floor Repair

"I hired a contractor off Facebook who said he'd 'level and reinforce' my sagging bedroom floor for $3,200. He showed up, jacked up the floor from underneath, poured some concrete blocks, and left.

Two months later, the floor was sagging worse than before. The blocks had settled, the jacks were crooked, and now I had cracks in my drywall from the shifting.

I called you after my neighbor in Holland used you for a porch repair. You came out, showed me photos of what was done wrong, and explained exactly what needed to happen. You removed the temporary supports, sistered proper joists with hurricane ties, and corrected the beam placement.

It's been a year. Zero movement. Zero cracks. I should've called a real contractor the first time."

What The First Guy Did Wrong

  • • No engineered support plan
  • • Temporary jacks left as permanent
  • • Didn't address moisture issue
  • • No proper attachment hardware

How We Fixed It Right

  • • Removed failing temporary supports
  • • Sistered joists with proper hardware
  • • Fixed moisture source in crawl space
  • • Permanent, code-compliant repair

Don't Make the Same Mistake

Sagging floors aren't a DIY fix. They're not a handyman project. They require someone who understands structural load, moisture control, and proper repair methods.

We've rescued dozens of homeowners across Sylvania, Oregon, Maumee, and Southeast Michigan who paid twice — once for the wrong fix, then again for the right one.

Work With Real Contractors

Why Northwest Ohio Homeowners Choose Us

Structural repairs done right the first time

Photos First

Send us photos of your sagging floor. We'll tell you what's likely wrong and give you a ballpark range before you spend a dime.

Real Contractors

Not handymen. Not general laborers. Licensed contractors who specialize in structural repairs and understand Ohio building codes.

Local to You

Serving Toledo, Sylvania, Maumee, Perrysburg, Oregon, Holland, Bowling Green, and Southeast Michigan. We're close, and we respond fast.

Honest Pricing

No games. No upsells. We tell you what it costs and why. You'll know what you're paying for before we start.

Done Right

We fix the cause, not the symptom. That means proper joist repair, moisture control, and permanent solutions that last.

Fast Response

We don't leave you waiting. Photos reviewed same day. Estimates scheduled quickly. Repairs done right when promised.

Stop Wasting Money on Temporary Fixes

If your floor is sagging in Toledo, Sylvania, Maumee, Perrysburg, or anywhere in Northwest Ohio — don't guess. Don't hire cheap labor. Don't throw money at a problem you don't understand.