Do I Need Crawl Space Support Beam Replacement for my Charlotte Home?
Why Do Crawl Spaces Have Support Beams?
Because crawl spaces are an important part of a home’s structure, they require support. The wood beams help provide needed support for the floor. Although other materials are available, wood is usually the easiest type to replace in most homes.
However, wood is far from perfect as beam material. These beams require a careful placement to make sure they perform as expected. Sometimes, homes constructed by contractors without sufficient experience have issues that will require eventual correction.
Why Crawl Space Support Beams Fail in Charlotte Homes
In Charlotte and the surrounding areas, we see a lot of homes with rotting, cracked, or undersized crawl space support beams. That kind of damage usually comes from long-term moisture, poor ventilation, or termites. Sometimes, it’s just bad construction from decades ago.
Support beams are the backbone of your home’s floor system. When they start to fail, you’ll notice:
- Bouncy or sagging floors
- Cracks forming above doorways or windows
- Doors sticking or not closing properly
- Musty smells or soft spots underfoot
At Falcone Crawl Space, we fix those issues from the ground up. We specialize in real structural repairs, not cosmetic patches. That means permanent solutions with pressure-treated lumber and American-made steel, installed the right way.
Why Crawl Space Support Beam Repair Matters
Support beams carry the weight of your home. If they’re compromised, everything above them suffers—floors, walls, and eventually the roof line. This isn’t something to DIY or delay. Once the wood fails, the damage spreads fast.
What Impacts the Cost to Replace a Crawl Space Beam?
No two crawl space repairs are the same, but these are the biggest cost factors:
1. Extent of Structural Damage
Are we replacing a single beam, or rebuilding multiple supports, joists, and piers?
2. Crawl Space Access
If the crawl space is tight, blocked, or full of obstacles, labor costs go up.
3. Beam Span and Load
Longer spans and heavier loads require stronger materials and more supports underneath.
4. Mold or Moisture Conditions
If there’s water or fungal growth present, we’ll need to remediate that before doing any structural work. Otherwise, the new beam will just fail again.
5. Permits or Engineering
Some jobs in the Charlotte area require city permits or an engineer’s stamp, especially on larger rebuilds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I wait too long to replace a failing beam?
The damage spreads. Joists separate, subfloor starts to sag, drywall cracks appear, and doors won’t stay square. You’re not just looking at floor repair—you’re risking framing and roof alignment too.
Is this kind of damage covered by homeowners insurance?
Usually not. Structural failures from rot, settling, or long-term moisture are considered maintenance issues. If the damage came from a sudden event—like flooding or a burst pipe—that may be different. We’re happy to walk you through it and offer financing if needed.
Can I replace the beam myself?
We don’t recommend it. You’re dealing with live structural load. One mistake can cause major damage—or injury. We’ve seen jacks fail, beams crack, and entire rooms shift because someone tried to cut corners. This is one of those jobs that needs to be done right the first time.
How long does it take?
Most crawl space beam replacements take 1–3 days depending on access, weather, and material needs. Larger rebuilds with additional pier or joist work can take 4–5 days. You don’t have to move out—we work entirely from below.
Will this fix my sagging floors?
Yes—assuming the sag is coming from the beam or joists. We’ll check the full system during our inspection and show you exactly what’s happening.
What if it’s not just the beam?
No problem. If other parts of the system (like sills or subfloor) need repair too, we’ll show you photos and walk you through a solution. The goal is to get your home back on solid ground—permanently.
Why Charlotte Homeowners Trust Falcone Crawl Space
- Structural-first solutions—not just encapsulation
- Licensed, trained crews (no handymen, no subcontractors)
- Pressure-treated, American-made materials
- No gimmicks, no Band-Aid fixes—just real repairs
- Based in Charlotte. We know the soil, the climate, and the houses here
Related Crawl Space Services
- Foundation Repair
- Crawl Space Mold Remediation
- Encapsulation & Waterproofing
- Annual Maintenance Program
- Free Inspection
Schedule a Crawl Space Inspection
If you’ve noticed sagging floors, cracks in the drywall, or bouncy spots underfoot, the problem might be under your house—not inside it. Let Falcone take a look.
We’ll crawl in, inspect every beam and pier, and give you an honest plan to fix it.
Falcone Crawl Space. Permanent repairs. Done the right way. Serving Charlotte and the Carolinas.
