A pier and beam foundation lifts the house above the ground on posts. Learn how they work and what keeps them healthy.
A pier and beam foundation holds the house on a grid of brick, block or concrete piers that carry wood beams and joists above a crawl space. It is flexible, easy to reach for repairs and a common choice for older Nashville homes and some newer ones. The air space below is meant to keep wood dry and the pipes and wires accessible.
The system depends on the piers staying plumb, the beams staying straight and the crawl space staying dry. Problems include sinking or leaning piers, bent beams, rotten wood and humidity that breeds mold. Repairs include new piers, adjustable posts, sistered joists, a vapor barrier and, in many cases, sealing and dehumidifying the space.
Air space below.
Repairs are simple.
Needs to stay dry.
Control humidity.
Level the floor.
Decades of service.
Pier and Beam RepairFloors that bounce, slope or squeak often trace back to the piers, posts and beams below. We level…Explore 
Crawl Space RepairDamp soil, sagging beams, rotting wood and failed insulation are fixed together, so the space under your house…Explore 
Crawl Space EncapsulationA sealed, conditioned crawl space with a heavy liner on the floor and walls keeps moisture out of…Explore 
Vapor Barrier InstallationA thick plastic liner on the crawl space floor stops ground moisture from rising into the wood and…Explore 
Crawl Space DehumidifiersA dehumidifier made for crawl spaces holds humidity at a safe level, protecting wood, insulation and the air…Explore 
Support Jacks and PostsAdjustable steel jacks and posts under beams and joists take out bounce, level the floor and hold it…Explore 
Joist and Beam RepairDamaged, cut or rotten floor framing is repaired with sistered joists, new beams and solid connections, so the…Explore 
Sagging Floor RepairFloors that slope or dip can be raised and supported from below, so rooms feel level and furniture…Explore Take the quiz, check a problem or ballpark a budget.
Which Foundation Service Do I Need? QuizAnswer five questions about what you see and where, and see the foundation services that fit best.Try it 
Foundation Crack CheckerPick the crack type, measure its width and tell us if it is changing to see how much attention it may need.Try it 
Foundation Repair Budget PlannerPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Yes, with a dry crawl space and sound piers.
Beams may sag or piers may have sunk.
Yes, with shims, new piers or adjustable posts.
Material guidePoured Concrete FoundationsPoured concrete is strong, seamless and common in newer homes. Here is how it works, where it cracks…Learn more 
Material guideConcrete Block FoundationsBlock foundations are common in mid-century homes. They are strong in compression and weak sideways. Learn the signs…Learn more 
Material guideStone and Brick FoundationsStone and brick foundations carry many of Nashville older homes. Here is how they work and how to…Learn more 
Material guideSteel and Helical PiersSteel piers carry sinking foundations to firm ground. Learn the differences between push piers and helical piers.Learn more Call us and we will visit, look closely at your foundation, crawl space or slab and give you a clear plan and a written scope.
