Pier-and-beam foundations in Alamo Heights

How pier-and-beam works

Many older Alamo Heights homes sit on wood beams resting on piers above a crawlspace instead of a concrete slab. Over decades, shims can shrink, piers can sink and wood can rot if the crawlspace stays damp.

Common repairs

• Re-shimming to level the floor
• Replacing failed piers or adding new ones
• Replacing rotted beams or joists
• Improving crawlspace ventilation and drainage

Questions to ask

Ask whether the company works on historic or older homes, how they will protect plaster walls during leveling, and whether a city permit is needed. In historic districts, extra rules may apply to visible exterior work.

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