Beam Repair Across Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri Since 1994
Epp Foundation Repair has sistered, reinforced, and replaced failing beams since 1994. Under thousands of homes from Lincoln to Des Moines to St. Joseph.
Let's take the first step toward a healthy home.
A local specialist will inspect your foundation, walk you through the findings, and send a clear estimate. no cost, no pressure.
What beam repair is and when it's the right call.
Epp Foundation Repair starts with temporary jack supports installed on cribbing under the failing beam. Load transferred off the damaged member before any cutting happens. Dave Epp's crew then assesses beam condition with moisture meter readings, dimensional measurements against current code, and a laser-level read on existing sag. Three repair paths exist: sistering attaches a new dimensional beam or LVL alongside the original with through-bolted carriage bolts at 12 to 16 inch on-center, doubling capacity without removing the original member from service. Reinforcing adds a 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch steel flitch plate sandwiched between two LVL members, suitable for spans where headroom prohibits installing a deeper beam below. Replacement cuts out the failed section entirely, slides a new engineered member into place, and re-supports it on new steel posts or existing helical piers. Each path ends with load transferred back gradually, jacks removed, and a laser-level verification that the floor above reads true within 1/4 inch.
How we install beam repair.
Install temporary jack supports and offload the failing beam
Epp Foundation Repair sets 4-6 jack posts on cribbing pads under the beam, taking the structural load off the damaged member before any cutting or fastening begins. Loads transfer gradually over 24 to 48 hours to prevent drywall and tile cracking on the floors upstairs.
Assess beam condition and run load calculations
Dave Epp's crew measures sag with a laser level, checks moisture content with a pin meter (anything above 19 percent flags rot risk), and compares beam dimensions against current span tables. Output is a written repair scope. Sister, reinforce, or replace. With rough cost range.
Execute the matched repair
Sister installs a new dimensional or LVL beam alongside with through-bolted carriage bolts. Reinforce sandwiches a steel flitch plate between LVLs. Replace cuts out the failed section and slides in a new engineered member. Every fastener pattern follows manufacturer spec or stamped engineering.
"The beam failed because something underneath it gave way. A rotted post, a settling footing, an undersized carrier. Fix the beam and ignore the cause and you'll be back under that house in three years. We figure out why before we figure out what."
Care and expertise from a team that's been doing this since 1994.
Epp Foundation Repair is locally owned and operated, with crews dedicated exclusively to foundation, basement, and concrete work across the Midwest.
Foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete leveling are our entire focus. not a sideline.
Three decades of experience with Midwest soils, basements, and weather conditions.
Recognized in 2011 and 2016 for ethical business practices and customer transparency.
Most product solutions carry 10 to 25-year warranties backed by the original installer.
Answers to common questions about Beam Repair.
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Other framing repair solutions we install.
Every solution is engineered for a specific soil profile and failure mode. Browse the full toolkit.
Carrier Beam Repair
Epp Foundation Repair has rebuilt undersized and rotted carrier beams in 1950s through 1970s homes since 1994. The main beam carrying your entire floor system.
Learn moreCrawl Space Jacks
Epp Foundation Repair has installed code-listed steel adjustable jack posts under sagging floors since 1994. Permanent structural support, not temporary shoring.
Learn moreJoist Repair Plates
Epp Foundation Repair has installed steel repair plates on damaged floor joists since 1994. Fast reinforcement where sistering a full lumber joist isn't practical.
Learn moreFloor Leveling Services
Epp Foundation Repair has leveled sagging floors across Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri since 1994. Laser-surveyed, cause-matched, lifted incrementally.
Learn moreJoist Hanger Installation
Epp Foundation Repair has installed and replaced joist hangers across Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri since 1994. Simpson Strong-Tie ZMAX and stainless connectors, code-approved fasteners, warrantied installation.
Learn moreJoist Sistering and Reinforcement
Epp Foundation Repair has sistered undersized, cracked, and partially-rotted joists across Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri since 1994. GRK structural fasteners, full-bearing sister joists, lifetime workmanship warranty.
Learn moreServing Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas & Missouri.
Local crews based in six regional offices, dispatched daily across four states. If your town isn't listed, call us. we likely serve your area.
- Omaha, NE
- Lincoln, NE
- Des Moines, IA
- Ankeny, IA
- Topeka, KS
- Urbandale, IA
- Sioux City, IA
- West Des Moines, IA
- Bellevue, NE
- St. Joseph, MO
Take the first step toward a healthy home.
A straightforward path from initial inspection to completed repairs.
Schedule your inspection.
A local specialist visits your home, evaluates the foundation, and answers your questions on site. No cost, no obligation.
Receive an estimate based on your needs.
We provide a clear, written estimate with a scope of work tailored to your home's specific issues. Typically within one business day.
Get your repairs.
Our certified crews complete the work on schedule and back it with product warranties of up to 25 years.
Over 1,750 homeowners have shared their experience.
A 4.9-star average across Google, with verified reviews from homeowners throughout Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri.
Two ways to start: book instantly, or request an estimate.
Schedule your inspection in seconds with our Driive booking tool, or share a few details and a local specialist will follow up within one business day.
- A local foundation specialist on site
- A complete walk-through of the findings
- A written estimate within one business day
- No cost, no obligation, no high-pressure sales
Expert guidance on protecting your home.
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