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    O_Troubles Posts: 313, Reputation: 20
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    May 9, 2014, 10:09 AM
    Options to level floor - renovation
    I have an add on bathroom and it is not on the foundation of my house. It is sinking a bit and before I do a bathroom reno and spend money on it ( and then have it shift and crack or w.e. ) I want to level the floor.

    I'm sure if I need to like dig under the add on and concrete or if I can just do work from inside the house like take up the floor and put something under to level it there?

    Im looking for a good job but hopefully cost effective and something I can do myself or have myself and some handy friends do .

    Ill upload a pic after if anyone thinks it would help but any suggestions are welcome! Thanks!
    ( p.s. not sure what's under the bathroom floor or how the plumbing is tied into the rest of the house/basement?)
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    May 9, 2014, 11:26 AM
    YOU need to first resolve the reason why the addition is sinking, and make corrective actions to stop it from sinking further.
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    May 9, 2014, 11:43 AM
    Sounds like you have improper footing under the addition. What supports the addition? Post and piers, block?
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