Pier and Beam Problems in Texas
Many older Texas homes sit on a raised pier-and-beam foundation over a crawl space. Wood beams and joists rest on piers set in clay soil, so changes in soil moisture and humidity under the house can cause piers to settle and wood to rot. The usual signs are sloping or bouncy floors, gaps at baseboards, sticking doors and cracks in plaster or brick.
Pier and Beam Foundation Repair Near You — Choose Your City
Every city below has its own local Pier and Beam Foundation Repair page with coverage details.
Harris
Dallas
Collin
Hidalgo
Tarrant
Fort Bend
Denton
Galveston
Brazoria
Williamson
Hays
Dallas County
Travis
El Paso
Bexar
Cameron
Comal
Johnson
Brazos
Webb
Harris County
Travis County
Hidalgo County
Kaufman County
Williamson County
Tarrant County
Maverick County
Cameron County
Bell
Guadalupe
Lubbock
How We Repair Pier and Beam Foundations
After a crawl space inspection we measure how far the floor has dropped and check beams, joists, sill plates and piers for rot, termite damage and settlement. Repairs may include replacing or adding piers, shimming and releveling, sistering or replacing damaged beams, repairing sill plates, and improving drainage and ventilation so the wood stays dry.
You receive a written scope and an upfront quote before work begins.
Related Services
Pier and beam repairs often involve crawl space repair, house leveling, foundation pier installation and foundation drainage. Not sure what is causing the problem? Start with a foundation inspection, or see our main foundation repair page.
Technician insight
Releveling a pier-and-beam home without fixing the moisture that rotted the wood is a short-term fix. We check the crawl space for water, vent problems and termite damage before lifting anything.
A Typical Pier and Beam Repair
A common case is an older home with a sagging floor near the kitchen where a few piers have settled and a beam has started to rot. The usual path is replacing the failed piers, sistering the beam, releveling the floor and correcting the water source.
Pier and Beam Foundation Repair Services We Offer in Texas
✓Pier Replacement and Addition
Replacing failed piers and adding new supports where the structure has settled.
✓Beam and Joist Repair
Sistering or replacing damaged beams and joists to restore a solid floor frame.
✓Sill Plate Repair
Repairing or replacing sill plates damaged by moisture or settlement.
✓Releveling
Jacking and shimming the structure back toward level once supports are sound.
Pier and Beam Foundation Repair Cost in TX
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Single pier replacement | $500–$1,500 | National estimate; varies with crawl space access. |
| Beam sistering / reinforcement | $1,000–$4,000 | National estimate; depends on length and rot. |
| Sill plate repair | $500–$2,000 | National estimate; depends on length and shoring. |
| Crawl space moisture package | $1,500–$5,000 | National estimate; vapor barrier and drainage work. |
Ranges are national estimates. Call (214) 807-4840 for exact pricing for your home and location.
How it works
- 1
Crawl Space Inspection
We measure floor elevations and check piers, beams, joists and sill plates for settlement and damage.
- 2
Moisture and Drainage Check
We look at grading, vents, standing water and humidity that may be causing wood rot or pier movement.
- 3
Written Scope and Quote
You get the proposed repair and price before any work begins.
- 4
Repair and Review
We complete the repair, re-check floor levels and review the work with you.
Pricing
National average estimates are shown for reference. Call us for exact pricing for your home and location.