Older raised homes and masonry piers
Many early twentieth century houses in neighborhoods around the city sit on brick or block piers. Mortar wears out, piers lean and wooden beams weaken with moisture.
Rebuilding or replacing failing masonry piers, adding new concrete footings, replacing rotted beams and sills, and installing steel shims. The photos from our reviewer show new piers and beams going under a raised home.
In older neighborhoods, preserving original framing matters. Ask whether the crew can reinforce rather than replace, and whether any local historic rules apply.
Moisture control through crawl space repair protects new wood.
Real project photos
Finished work
During workDrag to compare two stages of pier and beam work. Real job photos reviewed by Arturo Muñoz; locations not identified.
How the work usually goes
Floors, walls, crawl space or basement and drainage are checked to find the cause.
You get a written plan: method, number of supports, drainage work and warranty.
Supports, anchors or piers are installed and the structure is brought back toward level.
Water is redirected and moisture controlled so the repair lasts.
Questions
Decades, but mortar and footings eventually fail, especially with poor drainage.
Sometimes, if footings are sound and the pier is plumb.
Talk to a foundation crew that works Birmingham hills and valleys.
Takes under a minute
Talk to a foundation crew that works Birmingham hills and valleys.
