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Pier-and-beam foundation repair cost
5 published cost guides put pier-and-beam foundation repair at $700 to $25,000 a job in the US at the extremes; the middle of those ranges (median low and median high) is $2,000 to $15,000. The averages they give: $10,000 (Angi) and $9,500 (Forbes Home). Where guides price piers one at a time, a pier runs $1,000 to $3,000. The range is wide because the repairs run from shimming floor framing to replacing supports and framing, listed below.
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Pier-and-beam repair cost at a glance
| Repair or unit | Published range | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Pier-and-beam repair, per job, median of the guides | $2,000 to $15,000 | 5 US guides |
| Pier-and-beam repair, per job, extremes | $700 to $25,000 | 5 US guides |
| Per pier | $1,000 to $3,000 | HomeGuide |
| Slab foundation repair, per job, for comparison | $350 to $20,000 | 5 US guides (foundation repair cost) |
| Houston, TX, per job | $990 to $15,500 | Angi |
| Dallas, TX, per job | $775 to $12,500 | Angi |
| Columbus, OH, per job | $2,000 to $15,000 | Angi |
What pier-and-beam is
The first floor is framed in wood and built well above the ground on piers, which leaves a crawl space; there's usually no concrete slab, and the beams span from pier to pier (Foundation Performance Association).
What the repairs are
Texas engineering guidelines list the repairs: shimming the floor framing on top of the existing supports, repairing or strengthening the framing, replacing or adding supports, and restoring the void space under the floor (ASCE Texas Section). Shims of hardwood or steel go on top of the pier caps to fill gaps (ASCE Texas), damaged framing gets replaced or reinforced, and treated lumber is the recommended material (ASCE Texas).
Moisture control is part of the repair: crawl space cross ventilation, drainage under the floor, ground clearance for beams and joists, and treated lumber (ASCE Texas). Moist crawl space wood is more likely to rot and to draw termites and carpenter ants (DOE Building America). Crawl space moisture.
Slabs use a different set of methods: underpinning, grouting, mudjacking, crack injection, tendon stressing, and partial demolition and rebuilding (ASCE Texas).
What inspectors flag
Texas inspectors report deteriorated materials and deficiencies in beams, joists, bridging, blocking, piers, posts, pilings, columns, sills and subfloor (Texas Real Estate Commission).
Every published range
| Source | Where | Range | Average | Page updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angi | US | $6,000 to $14,000 | $10,000 | September 18, 2026 |
| HomeGuide | US | $1,000 to $1,600 per pier | February 6, 2026 | |
| Fixr | US | $2,000 to $15,000 | January 27, 2026 | |
| HomeGuide | US | $1,500 to $15,000 | December 19, 2025 | |
| HomeGuide | US | $1,500 to $3,000 per pier | December 19, 2025 | |
| Forbes Home | US | $2,000 to $15,000 | $9,500 | July 26, 2024 |
| Bob Vila | US | $700 to $25,000 | May 29, 2024 | |
| Angi | Houston, TX | $990 to $15,500 | October 10, 2025 | |
| Angi | Dallas, TX | $775 to $12,500 | October 7, 2025 | |
| Angi | Columbus, OH | $2,000 to $15,000 | October 14, 2025 |
Questions people ask
How much does pier and beam foundation repair cost?
5 published US cost guides give ranges of $700 to $25,000 a job at the extremes. The middle of those ranges (the median low and the median high) is $2,000 to $15,000, and the averages given are $9,500 and $10,000. The range is wide because the repairs run from shimming floor framing to replacing supports and framing.
How much does pier and beam repair cost per pier?
Guides that price by the pier put it at $1,000 to $3,000 a pier (HomeGuide).
What does pier and beam foundation repair include?
Texas engineering guidelines list shimming the floor framing on top of the existing supports, repairing or strengthening the framing, replacing or adding supports, and restoring the void space under the floor. Moisture control under the floor is part of the repair.
Is pier and beam repair more expensive than slab repair?
The published ranges overlap. Slab foundation repair runs $350 to $20,000 a job across 5 guides, against $700 to $25,000 for pier and beam across 5. Neither is cheaper in every case; the repair needed sets the price.
What does pier and beam repair cost in Houston, Dallas or Columbus?
Angi publishes Houston, TX $990 to $15,500; Dallas, TX $775 to $12,500; Columbus, OH $2,000 to $15,000.
Written by Foundation Soils from the sources linked above and our soil data. Sources and methods.