Support Pad & Cinder Block Replacement

Many older pier and beam homes in Dallas–Fort Worth rely on stacked cinder blocks or aging support pads in the crawl space. Over time, these supports can crack, tilt, sink, or lose contact with the beams they were meant to hold. Support pad and cinder block replacement helps restore a solid, level base for your home’s structure.

This type of repair is often identified during a crawl space inspection and may be paired with crawl space adjustments or mono post installation.

Why Support Pads and Blocks Fail

Support pads and cinder block stacks can fail for a number of reasons. Shifting soil, moisture, erosion, or poor original construction can all contribute to instability. In some cases, blocks are stacked unevenly or set directly on soft soil, which makes them more likely to lean or settle.

When a support pad sinks or a block column shifts, the load above it often drops with it. This can cause sagging floors, cracks in interior finishes, and uneven transitions between rooms.

Signs You May Need Support Pad or Cinder Block Replacement

• Visible leaning or tilting cinder block stacks in the crawl space
• Cracked or broken blocks supporting beams or joists
• Gaps between beams and their supports
• Sagging or uneven floors above failing supports
• Evidence of past “temporary” fixes, such as random shims or stacked scraps

When these symptoms are present, Brown may recommend rebuilding supports with properly sized pads, upgraded block arrangements, or a combination of blocks and steel mono posts.

The Brown Method for Rebuilding Crawl Space Supports

Our team replaces failing supports with a more stable design. This typically includes preparing a better bearing surface, installing appropriately sized concrete pads or footings, and stacking blocks in a way that safely carries vertical loads. Shims are used carefully and correctly—not as a substitute for solid structure.

Where appropriate, we may recommend additional work such as subfloor and wood replacement or pony wall design and replacement to improve how loads are transferred through the entire crawl space system.

Schedule a Free Evaluation

If you’ve seen leaning blocks, cracked supports, or sagging floors, it’s time to have your crawl space evaluated. Contact Brown Foundation Repair for a free inspection and find out whether support pad and cinder block replacement is the right solution for your pier and beam home.