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Pier & Beam Foundation Repair
Sinking floors and crawl-space damage don't stay contained. We re-level and reinforce pier & beam and block-and-base foundations before problems spread.
The Problem
Crawl Space Problems Don’t Stay Contained
Crawl space problems don't stay in the crawl space. Water damage or structural damage there can impact the rest of your home, so it's important to address it right away. We provide a free quote and walk you through the entire repair process, so you understand every step before we start.
Common Warning Signs
Because pier and beam homes are raised above a crawl space, moisture and settling issues below the floor often show up as movement inside the home before they’re ever seen from underneath.
- Cracking mortar around bricks
- Cracks in ceilings or walls
- Doors that stick in the frame
- Doors that swing open on their own
- Windows that are hard to open
- Uneven or sloping floors
More Serious Issues
- Broken beams
- Walls pulling away from the ceiling or floor
Water damage or structural damage in a crawl space can impact the rest of the home, so it’s worth addressing early.
Why It Happens
Expansive Clay Soil & Crawl Space Moisture
Pier and beam foundations hold a home above the ground on wooden beams set on vertical piers, which makes plumbing and electrical work easier — but it also leaves the structure more exposed to moisture, which can lead to deterioration over time. A well-built pier and beam foundation should hold up for at least 75 years, but Texas’s expansive clay soil complicates that: it can swell by as much as 10% when wet and shrink back down as it dries, and that movement, combined with drainage issues or drought conditions, is what causes piers to settle unevenly.
Once a pier settles or a beam sags, the shift travels up through the joists and subfloor — which is why floor and door problems inside the home are often the first visible sign of a crawl space issue.
How It Works
What Happens After You Call
Every pier and beam repair starts with a free, no-pressure inspection — including a look underneath the home.
Request an Inspection
Call or submit a quick form and tell us what you're noticing — cracks, sticking doors, sagging floors.
Meet With a Specialist
A certified technician visits your property, examines your crawl space and beams, and walks you through what they find.
Review Findings & Options
You get a clear explanation of the cause and the repair options available, with no pressure to decide on the spot.
Repair Options
What to Expect From the Repair
The joists and subfloor carry the weight of your floors — when water or structural damage hits the crawl space, sagging here is often the first sign.
The main support beam spans the crawl space and supports the joists above; settling here causes sloping floors and doors that stick.
An adjustable steel pier — set on its own concrete footing — re-levels the beam and provides lasting support, addressing crawl space damage before it spreads to the rest of the home.
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Pier and beam repairs are covered by our 10-year pad and block warranty and 3-year reshim warranty.
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Pier & Beam Foundation Repair FAQ
Moisture and expansive clay soil movement in the crawl space cause piers to settle unevenly over time. Re-leveling with adjustable steel piers restores the beam to level and stops the movement from spreading to the floors above.
Yes. Our technician examines the crawl space directly during your free inspection — checking joists, beams, and existing piers — so the repair plan is based on what’s actually happening underneath your home.
It depends on the extent of the damage and the number of piers involved. Your technician will walk you through a timeline estimate after your free inspection, before any work begins.
Yes. Pier and beam work is covered by our 10-Year Warranty on Pad and Block foundations and our 3-Year Warranty on all reshims. See our Warranties & Financing page for the full details.
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