Pier and beam releveling
Shimming, replacing rotted beams, and adding or resetting piers in the crawl space. Often faster and less invasive than slab repair, because the work happens underneath the house rather than requiring exterior excavation.
- Free inspection with real elevation readings
- Fixed written price before any work starts
- Strong warranty on every repair we do
What a pier and beam repair actually involves
Crawl space inspection
We go underneath the house to check every pier, beam, and joist directly, along with signs of moisture or rot, rather than inferring the problem from upstairs symptoms alone.
Elevation readings
Laser level readings across the floor system pinpoint exactly which sections have dropped and by how much.
Shimming or pier reset
Existing piers are shimmed, adjusted, or reset to bring the beam back to level, addressing the immediate cause of movement.
Beam or joist replacement, if needed
Where rot has compromised a beam or joist, that section is replaced rather than just shimmed around.
Moisture correction
Where crawl space moisture contributed to the problem, we address it, sometimes with a vapor barrier or improved drainage, so the fix holds.
Pier and beam pricing
Price depends on the scope: how many piers need adjusting, whether any beams or joists need replacing, and the condition of the crawl space generally. These are the ranges most jobs fall into.
| Work | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Pier and beam releveling | $2,500 to $8,000 |
| Single pier adjustment | $300 to $900 |
Beam or joist replacement, or significant moisture remediation, can add to these ranges. We give you a fixed written price after inspecting the crawl space directly, not an estimate based on symptoms alone.
Signs pier and beam repair is likely the right fix
Bouncy or soft floors
A floor that feels springy underfoot, particularly in one area, often points to a sagged beam or a pier that's shifted.
Sloping in specific rooms
Pier and beam movement is often localized rather than affecting the whole house evenly, since individual piers can settle independently.
Musty smell or visible moisture below
Crawl space dampness is a common contributor to both structural movement and wood rot, and it's worth addressing alongside any structural fix.
Doors and windows sticking
The same symptom that shows up with slab movement can appear here too, since it's the frame going out of square either way.
Not sure which of these applies to you? The symptom checker on the homepage walks through this by location in the house and gives an honest read either way.
Common questions
How is pier and beam repair different from slab repair?
Pier and beam work happens in the crawl space beneath the house rather than requiring exterior excavation. It's often shimming, replacing a rotted beam, or resetting an existing pier, rather than driving new piers to depth the way slab repair does. It's frequently a smaller, less invasive job.
What causes a pier and beam foundation to need releveling?
The same expansive clay that affects slabs affects the soil under pier and beam piers. Add wood rot from crawl space moisture, and piers that have simply shifted or settled over decades, and a house can develop soft or sloping spots that need correcting.
How long does pier and beam releveling take?
Often a single day for a typical job, since the work happens in the existing crawl space without major excavation. Larger jobs involving beam replacement or many piers can take longer.
Do I need to be home during a crawl space repair?
Not for the work itself, since it happens underneath the house rather than inside it. Being available at the start and end to walk through the plan and the completed work is generally enough.
Can moisture in the crawl space cause this problem?
Yes. A damp crawl space accelerates wood rot in beams and joists, and can also affect the soil supporting the piers themselves. Addressing moisture is often part of a lasting fix rather than just the structural repair alone.