Basement structural support
Basement Support Posts
We repair, replace or remove load-bearing basement support posts with the structural changes needed to support your home and improve its layout.
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Basement Support Posts
Basement support posts are load-bearing structural members that carry the weight of beams and the floors above them down to their footings. A damaged or deteriorated post may need replacement, while a post in the middle of a planned room can limit how you use the space. The Beam Guy handles basement support post replacement, relocation, and engineered removal across Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, and the Golden Horseshoe.
Opening up a basement starts with understanding what each post is supporting. Removing or moving one changes the beam's span and where the loads are carried. Depending on the structural design, the work may require a stronger beam, new post locations, upgraded connections, or new concrete footings. We coordinate engineering and the required permits before the existing support is changed.
Temporary shoring supports the affected structure and relieves the load on the old post before it is removed. Where a replacement or relocated post is needed, we position it on the designed footing, complete its connections, and transfer the load to the permanent support. For post removal, the load is carried by the new beam and support arrangement specified in the engineered design.
- Replacement of damaged, deteriorated, or unsuitable basement support posts
- Post relocation to improve access and basement room layouts
- Load-bearing basement post removal with engineered beam and support modifications
- Temporary shoring, suitable footings, and secure beam-to-post connections
Not every basement post can be removed or moved to the same location. The beam capacity, loads above, and footing requirements determine which layout changes are suitable for your home.
What to expect
Planned support from start to finish
Once the structural design is in place, we coordinate the temporary support, post work, and final load transfer around your basement renovation.
Shore and relieve the load
Temporary shoring is installed to carry the affected loads and take pressure off the existing post before removal work begins.
Remove the old post
With temporary support in place, the old post is removed and the area is prepared for the specified post, beam, or footing changes.
Position the new support
A new or relocated post is positioned on its designed footing. Where a post is being eliminated, the specified beam and remaining supports take its place.
Transfer the load and secure
The permanent support and connections are completed to the engineered details, with load transfer and required inspections coordinated before temporary shoring is removed.
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