Many older Houston homes — and a fair number of newer ones in flood-prone areas — sit on pier and beam foundations rather than concrete slabs. The home rests on wood beams supported by piers, with a crawlspace underneath. This design has real advantages: easier plumbing access, better airflow, and individual support points that can be adjusted over time.
That last point matters. Pier and beam foundations are repairable. When wood shims rot, when piers settle, when beams sag — we can fix it without ripping out your floors.
We access the crawlspace, assess every pier and beam, and identify which need work. Our certified inspector documents existing conditions and creates a repair plan.
Hydraulic jacks raise the floor system back to its natural, level position — controlled and gradual to avoid stressing the framing.
Old wood shims (which inevitably rot) are removed and replaced with metal shims and permanent fillers that won't degrade over time.
Where beams have rotted, cracked, or fatigued, we add reinforcement or sister new beams alongside. We don't tear out what doesn't need replacing.
Hydraulic jacks are replaced with concrete cylinders or steel piers — permanent supports that hold the load for the lifetime of the home.
We verify every measurement, walk you through the work, and document everything for your lifetime transferable warranty.
A lot of cheap pier and beam "repair" uses wood shims that rot in 5–10 years. We use metal and engineered fillers because we have to back the work for life — so it has to actually last.
Pier and beam repair almost always involves house leveling — bringing the structure back to its natural level. Our leveling work includes site preparation, stabilizing, shimming, completion, readjustment, and reshim. We use engineering calculations and the latest installation technology to make sure every floor returns to true.