Structural Repairs: Beams, Posts and Footings

Older houses hide two common structural problems: load-bearing cinder block walls that limit how the basement can be used, and rotten wood beams or brick posts sitting on no footing at all. We replace both with engineered steel beams, steel posts and proper concrete footings, and sister the floor joists to stop the main floor sagging and bouncing.

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Emergency Structural Repair in North York: Bathford Crescent

How it works, start to finish

Step 1

Assessment

We find what is actually carrying the house, and what has failed or is failing.

Step 2

Engineering

Steel sizes, post locations and footing depths designed around how you want to use the space.

Step 3

Permit

Structural replacement needs a permit. We prepare the drawings and submit.

Step 4

Temporary support

The house is shored properly before anything comes out. This is where experience shows.

Step 5

Steel, footings, inspection

New beams, posts and poured footings, joists sistered where needed, and city inspection passed.

Emergency, or part of a bigger plan

Some of these jobs are urgent: a beam has visibly sagged or a post has crushed the sill. Others come up during a basement renovation, where relocating the supports unlocks a layout that actually works. Either way the fix is the same family of work, and doing it during a renovation costs far less than doing it twice.

The layout dividend

Replacing wood posts with engineered steel is not only a repair. It lets us put the supports where they do not interfere with how you want to use the room, which is often the difference between a basement that feels like storage and one that feels like part of the house.

What homeowners said

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★★★★★

Alex installed an LVL beam to create a wider opening from our kitchen to the dining room. He was very prompt in his reply. He is very informative of the work that is needed and the safety of the home is of high importance to him. He ensures that he does things right and to code. His price is fair and he was punctual and completed the work in a timely manner. We are very pleased with the final result and would not... Read the full review

Andre

Hemlock Drive, Milton

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★★★★★

This was possibly the best customer service I have EVER experienced from an independent business operator. And when it came to his work, Alex took so much pride in the execution, he treated my house like his very own. The job was for an I-Beam & Lintel installation. Everything was photo-documented with daily updates and everyone from the neighbors to my father found Alex extremely likable and engaging. Thank you... Read the full review

Jared Goldberg

Morningside Ave, Toronto

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★★★★★

My original wooden support columns were rotting and needed replacement. I reached out to Aldo structural who came in and replaced the wooden support columns with structural steel columns. Alex, the owner, was very professional and did an amazing job. The final result is what I wanted and the service overall was amazing. In addition to replacing the columns Alex provided the engineered drawings to go with it. I would... Read the full review

Pieter

Woodview Dr, Pickering

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Questions homeowners ask

How do I know if my beams or posts are failing?

Sloping floors, doors that stop latching, visible sag along the main beam, cracked or crushed posts, and bounce when you walk. Any of those are worth a look.

Can you replace supports without taking the house apart?

Yes. The house is temporarily shored while the new steel and footings go in. It is disruptive for days, not weeks.

Does a rotten beam mean a foundation problem?

Not usually. Most often it is moisture and age at the beam or post, or a post that was never given a footing. We confirm before quoting.

Will this stop my floors bouncing?

Sistering the joists and correcting the support spacing is exactly what fixes bounce, and it is often done at the same time.

Is this covered by a permit?

Yes, structural replacement requires a permit and inspection, both of which we handle.

Structural Repairs: Beams, Posts and Footings

How it works, start to finish

Assessment

Engineering

Permit

Temporary support

Steel, footings, inspection

Emergency, or part of a bigger plan

The layout dividend

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What homeowners said

Questions homeowners ask

How do I know if my beams or posts are failing?

Can you replace supports without taking the house apart?

Does a rotten beam mean a foundation problem?

Will this stop my floors bouncing?

Is this covered by a permit?

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