Post Replacement

What This Service Involves

Post replacement swaps out the vertical supports that carry beams down to the footings, restoring the load path where a post has rotted or crushed. We temporarily support the beam above, remove the compromised post, and set a new one on a proper base with the correct connections. In damp crawlspaces around Western Washington, posts sitting on or near wet ground are a common failure point, so we detail the new base to keep wood off moisture. Accurate height and plumb installation keep the beam and floor above where they belong. A sound post stops the localized settling and firms up the floor overhead.

Benefits

Vertical support restored where a post has failed; The beam above safely supported during the swap; New post set on a proper base away from moisture; Accurate height that removes sag over the post; Localized settling and floor bounce corrected

Our Process

1) Support the beam above and relieve load on the post; 2) Remove the failed post and prepare a proper base; 3) Set and plumb the new post with correct connections; 4) Transfer load, address moisture, and verify support

What Affects the Cost

Number of posts and their load requirements; Extent of rot or crushing on the existing posts; Temporary support needed during replacement; Base and connection detailing to resist moisture; Crawlspace access for the work

Best Time of Year

Post replacement proceeds in any season, and we pair it with moisture control so the new posts stay sound year-round.