How do I know if my columns need replacing?

Bouncing or sagging floors, especially in the middle of a span, are the most common sign. Visible rot on wood columns or cracked pads underneath are also clear indicators.

Can this be done without tearing up my floors?

In most cases, yes. We work from the crawlspace or basement. You shouldn't need to remove any finished flooring.

What type of columns do you install?

We typically install adjustable steel lally columns on new concrete pads. These are durable, adjustable, and appropriate for Alberta's conditions.

Is this related to house leveling?

Yes — column and pad work is often part of a broader house leveling project. Sometimes it's the only thing needed; other times it's one piece of the solution.

Columns & Pads Alberta

Sagging Floors and Failing Structural Support

If your floors bounce, sag, or slope toward the middle of the house, the problem usually isn't the floor itself — it's the support system underneath. Columns and pad footings carry the load from your beams down to the ground. When they shift, settle, or rot out, everything above them moves too. We replace and reinforce them so your structure is solid again.

Why Columns and Pads Fail

Interior support columns and their footings are often overlooked until something goes wrong. In Alberta homes, several factors cause them to fail.

Wood columns rotting or crushing over time
Concrete pads that have cracked, settled, or heaved
Inadequate original pad size for the load being carried
Moisture in crawlspaces causing deterioration
Frost heave lifting pads unevenly in unheated crawlspaces

How We Restore Structural Support

Assessment

We inspect the crawlspace or basement, identify which columns and pads are failing, and measure the deflection in the beams above.

Temporary Support

We install temporary support to hold the structure while the failing column and pad are addressed.

Pad Replacement or Reinforcement

We pour new concrete pads sized correctly for the load — or repair and reinforce existing pads if structurally sound.

New Column Installation

We install new adjustable steel columns or treated lumber posts, set to the correct height to bring beams back to level.

What to Expect

Floors that stop bouncing, sagging, and creaking

Beams properly supported and leveled

Work completed in crawlspace with minimal disruption to living areas

Adjustable steel columns allow for future fine-tuning

Often paired with house leveling or structure leveling

Why Choose Homestead Foundation Repair

We work in tight crawlspaces — no job too awkward

Properly sized pads for the actual load

Adjustable columns for long-term performance

Paired with structure leveling when needed

Honest assessment of what's actually failing

Clean, practical work — no over-engineering

Frequently Asked Questions

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