Pier & Beam Foundation Repair
Fix sagging floors, rotted posts, and failing beams under your home with licensed pier & beam foundation repair experts (Lic. #1092628) serving Southern California.
Expert Pier & Beam Foundation Repair
If your floors sag, bounce, or slope, the problem is usually under your feet — in the piers, posts, and beams that hold up your home. Over time these supports settle, rot, or pull away, and the whole floor system follows. We get into the crawl space, find the weak points, and rebuild the support so your floors are solid and level again. It’s a key part of our complete foundation repair services for homeowners across the LA area.
Signs Your Pier & Beam Foundation Is Failing
Pier and beam problems show up inside the house long before you ever see the crawl space. If several of these sound familiar, it’s time for an inspection.
- Sagging, bouncy, or sloping floors
- Gaps between the floor and baseboards
- Doors and windows that stick or won’t latch
- A musty, damp smell from the crawl space
- Visibly sagging or cracked beams and joists
- Squeaky or shifting floors over time
What Causes Pier & Beam Problems in LA
Raised foundations fail for a handful of common reasons — most of them tied to moisture and soil. We always find and fix the cause, not just the symptom.
- Moisture and wood rot in the crawl space
- Poor drainage and standing water under the home
- Undersized, settled, or missing piers
- Expansive clay soil shifting the supports
- Termite or pest damage to posts and beams
- Age and decades of normal settling
How We Repair Pier & Beam Foundations
We rebuild your home’s support system from the ground up — replacing what’s failed, reinforcing what’s weak, and bringing everything back to level.
- New concrete piers — replace settled or missing supports
- Steel post jacks — adjustable support for precise leveling
- Beam & girder sistering — reinforce sagging beams
- Joist repair — fix or replace damaged floor joists
- Re-leveling & shimming — bring floors back to level
- Vapor barrier — control crawl-space moisture
Pier & Beam Repair Methods Explained
The right fix depends on what has failed and why. Here are the proven pier and beam repairs we use in local homes.
- Pier replacement — remove and replace settled or crumbling concrete piers.
- Post & pad replacement — swap rotted wood posts for treated lumber or steel on new footings.
- Beam & girder sistering — bolt new lumber alongside a sagging beam for added strength.
- Floor joist repair — reinforce or replace cracked, sagging, or rotted joists.
- Re-leveling & shimming — raise and shim the structure back to a level plane.
- Crawl-space vapor barrier — seal out ground moisture that rots wood supports.
Our Pier & Beam Repair Process
A clear, predictable process means no surprises — just a crawl space that’s properly inspected, repaired, and leveled.
Crawl-Space Inspection
We get under your home to inspect every pier, post, beam, and joist.
Repair Plan & Quote
You get a clear explanation of what failed and a written, fixed-price plan.
Stabilize & Level
We replace and reinforce the supports and bring your floors back to level.
Final Check & Warranty
We verify everything is solid, clean up, and back the work with a warranty.
Why Homeowners Choose Hollywood Contractor Corp
When your floors are moving, you want a contractor who actually gets under the house, explains the fix in plain language, and makes it solid for good. Here’s what sets our pier and beam repairs apart.
- Licensed, bonded & insured (Lic. #1092628)
- Free, no-pressure crawl-space inspections
- Transparent, fixed-price quotes
- Root-cause repairs, not temporary props
- Treated lumber and steel support systems
- Local crews who know LA soil and codes
- Hundreds of completed LA-area projects
- Workmanship warranty on every job
Pier & Beam Foundation Repair FAQs
How much does pier and beam foundation repair cost?
It depends on how many supports need work and the condition of the crawl space. Minor re-leveling and shimming or a few new piers often runs about $2,000 to $7,000, while extensive repairs involving new beams, joists, and many piers can range from roughly $8,000 to $20,000 or more. We provide a free crawl-space inspection and a clear, written, fixed-price quote before any work begins.
What are the signs of pier and beam foundation problems?
The most common signs are sagging, bouncy, or sloping floors, gaps opening between the floor and baseboards, doors and windows that stick, squeaks, and a musty smell from the crawl space. These point to settled piers or rotted, sagging beams and joists that need attention.
Should I repair or replace my pier and beam foundation?
Most pier and beam foundations can be repaired rather than replaced. We replace only the piers, posts, beams, or joists that have actually failed and reinforce the rest, which is far less costly than a full replacement. We’ll tell you honestly if a more extensive rebuild is the better long-term value.
How long does pier and beam repair last?
When the failed supports are replaced and crawl-space moisture is controlled, pier and beam repairs last for decades. We use treated lumber and steel supports on solid footings and add a vapor barrier to protect the wood, all backed by a workmanship warranty.
Will pier and beam repair fix my sagging and sloping floors?
Yes. Re-leveling the supports lifts the floor system back toward level, which resolves most sagging, bouncing, and sloping. Doors and windows often work better afterward too. Some cosmetic cracks may need patching once the structure is stable.
How long does pier and beam repair take?
Most pier and beam repairs are completed in two to five days, depending on how much of the support system needs work and crawl-space access. We’ll give you an exact timeline with your quote.
Can I stay in my home during the repair?
Yes, in most cases. The work happens in the crawl space beneath the home, so you can usually stay throughout the project with minimal disruption.
Why is moisture such a problem for pier and beam foundations?
Raised foundations sit over open ground, and ground moisture rots wood posts and beams and corrodes hardware. That’s why we pair structural repairs with drainage fixes and a crawl-space vapor barrier to keep the new supports dry and sound.
What Our Customers Say
Don’t just take our word for it — here’s what homeowners say about working with Hollywood Contractor Corp.
Sagging Floors or a Settling Crawl Space?
Schedule a free, no-pressure crawl-space inspection. We’ll find what’s failing, explain your options in plain language, and give you a clear plan to make your floors solid again.