Pier and beam repair in The Heights
Free floor-level readings and a written report in 24 hours. If you don’t need repair, the report says so.
The Heights is full of 1910s to 1940s bungalows and Victorians on pier and beam foundations. Many still sit on original cedar or brick piers, and a century of wet springs and dry summers has moved them.
Typical Heights calls are floors that roll or bounce, doors that drag, and gaps under baseboards. Most of that work happens from the crawl space, so the yard and the historic look of the house stay the same.
We crawl under, measure the floor across the house and photograph every pier, beam and sill. You get a written plan within 24 hours: what to shim, what to replace and what can wait.
If you live in a historic district, exterior changes may need city review. Most pier and beam repairs are under the house and do not change the outside, but we check before we start.
Re-shimming every few years is normal for these homes. A yearly floor check through our Slab Care Plan keeps it a small job.
Questions from The Heights homeowners
Do Heights homes need special care?
Older piers and wood need regular checks. Most work is done from the crawl space.
Will repair change the look of my historic home?
Usually not. Most work is under the house.
How often should I re-shim?
Every few years is common. A yearly check tells you when.