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A DIY repair gone wrong in Toledo

December 4, 2025
Toledo, OH
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Crawl space repair showing rotted floor joists and plumbing work
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The homeowner tried to fix this themselves. Then the plumber they called just ran new plumbing and never told them the floor was rotten and the joists were already damaged.

Nobody checked the structure, so the problem kept getting worse.

The Problem With Partial Fixes

When someone fixes one symptom (like bad plumbing) without checking the whole system (the structure), you're just putting a band-aid on a bigger problem. The rot keeps spreading, the floor keeps sagging, and eventually you're looking at a much bigger repair.

What We're Doing Now

We're rebuilding the framing, fixing the sagging floor, and redoing the plumbing the right way so this Toledo home is safe again.

  • Rebuilding the framing — new joists where the old ones rotted out
  • Fixing the sagging floor — leveling and supporting it properly
  • Redoing the plumbing — done correctly this time
  • Complete repair from start to finish — no cutting corners

Warning Signs You Might Have This Problem

If you're dealing with any of these in your bathroom or kitchen, call us before it turns into a bigger mess:

Soft spots in the floor
Slow drains
Bad smells
Leaks
Rotted wood under your bathroom or kitchen

"Just Ask Home Improvement can handle the whole repair from start to finish."

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Don't Let a Small Problem Become a Big One

Hire a licensed, experienced general contractor who will check the whole system—not just fix one symptom. We handle crawl space repairs, floor repairs, and plumbing issues the right way.

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