Beam Replacement

What This Service Involves

Beam replacement swaps out a main support beam that has rotted, cracked, or been overloaded, restoring the structure's ability to carry the loads above. We shore the structure safely, remove the failing beam, and install a properly sized replacement in wood, LVL, or steel per the engineer's design. Beams in Puget Sound crawlspaces are frequent casualties of moisture and rot, so we address the source of the damage as we rebuild. Correct bearing and connections at each end are what let the new beam do its job for the long haul. The result is a solid, level support and floors that no longer sag.

Benefits

Sagging floors corrected by a properly sized beam; The structure safely shored during the swap; Wood, LVL, or steel matched to the load; Moisture source addressed to prevent repeat rot; Solid bearing and connections at each end

Our Process

1) Assess the failing beam and confirm the replacement size; 2) Shore the loads above to work safely; 3) Remove the old beam and set the new one on proper bearing; 4) Fasten connections, address moisture, and inspect

What Affects the Cost

Beam span, load, and the material specified; Extent of rot or damage to the existing beam; Shoring required to support the structure; Access to the beam in a crawlspace or interior; Moisture remediation to protect the new beam

Best Time of Year

Beam replacement runs year-round; we address the crawlspace moisture that often caused the failure regardless of season.