Pier and beam houses sit up off the ground on piers, with beams and joists carrying the floor and a crawl space underneath. When the piers shift or the wood ages, floors start to sag, bounce or slope.
Common repairs and published prices
| Repair | Angi published cost |
|---|---|
| Reshimming | about $1,600 on average (most $1,200 to $2,000) |
| Replacing a pier | about $3,000 each ($2,000 to $6,000) |
| Replacing a beam | about $800 each ($400 to $1,200) |
| Typical overall repair | $6,000 to $14,000 (average about $10,000) |
Moisture under the house
Crawl spaces in a wet climate can trap moisture that rots wood. Angi lists crawl-space waterproofing at $3,000 to $20,000 and a dehumidifier at $1,000 to $4,000, so check whether moisture is part of the problem before choosing.
Signs
- Bouncy or soft spots in the floor
- Floors sloping toward the middle or an outside wall
- Doors out of square
- Gaps under baseboards
See also older homes in Tyler.
Sources
Checked November 10, 2026. Price surveys and guidance change; the linked source is authoritative.