When your home is built on a post-foundation repair, the load of your house is supported by both concrete footings as well as wooden beams that rest on cement pads called “pads.” These pad locations are spaced about 6 feet apart for one-story homes and every 4-5 feet for two-story homes.

Like slab foundations, post, and beam foundations can experience issues if not properly maintained. This is why regular professional routine inspections are important. Keeping up with these inspections and learning about common problems with this type of foundation can help you keep your home in good shape.

Navigating Life After Foundation Repair: Tips for Homeowners

If you live in a pier and beam foundation, some of the most common signs that you need to have your foundation repaired are uneven floors, doors that don’t open or close correctly, and cracks in drywall. If you notice any of these problems, a reputable foundation repair company can often solve the problem for you.

Typical repairs for post and beam foundations involve digging holes and inserting steel piers into the soil below your foundation. The piers are then filled with concrete to stabilize and strengthen your foundation. In some cases, the piers may need to be enlarged as your foundation shifts or settles over time.

Another common foundation repair method involves using galvanized steel helical piers. These piers are drilled into the ground until they reach bedrock or a heavy soil layer. The helix-shaped leading point of the pier helps them resist shifting and settling as your foundation moves. This is a more permanent solution than traditional steel pilings.