Structural Repair
Specialized construction that reinforces and repairs compromised load-bearing components — framing, joists, rafters, headers, and bearing walls — with engineering oversight.
Sagging floors, cracked headers, rotted sill plates, and damaged rafters aren't cosmetic problems — they're load-path problems. Repairing them correctly requires understanding where the load goes before you remove anything.
Vest brings engineering oversight to structural work. When a repair affects a load path, we design it, document it, permit it, and build it so it passes inspection and holds for the life of the building.
Scope of work.
Framing & joist repair
Sistered, replaced, or reinforced members restoring original load capacity.
Rafter & truss repair
Roof structure repaired after impact, rot, or original construction defects.
Header & beam work
Load-bearing headers and beams sized and installed with proper bearing and posts.
Sill plate & rim repair
Rot and termite damage at the base of the wall corrected back to sound material.
Temporary shoring
Safe load transfer during repair so nothing moves that shouldn't.
Our process.
Structural assessment
Identify the failure and, more importantly, the cause.
Engineered design
Repair detailed and sized for the actual loads, not guessed at.
Permitting
Pulled where required, with inspections scheduled.
Execution
Shoring, repair, and restoration of finishes over the work.
Common questions.
Do I need an engineer?
For anything altering a load path, yes — and we coordinate that as part of the project rather than sending you to find one.
My floor sags. Is that serious?
It can be anything from an undersized joist span to a failed pier or rotted girder. It's worth an assessment; sagging rarely improves on its own.
Is structural damage covered by insurance?
If it stems from a covered event like a tree impact or sudden water loss, usually yes. Long-term rot and termite damage typically is not.
More damage restoration services.
Emergency extraction, structural drying, and dehumidification to stop damage from spreading — the first 48 hours decide whether you're drying a house or rebuilding one.
Safe containment, removal, and treatment of mold growth — followed by fixing the moisture condition that caused it, because remediation without a moisture fix is temporary.
We help homeowners navigate the claim process and rebuild the property to pre-loss condition — with scoping, documentation, and carrier communication handled by the same contractor doing the work.
Rapid-response structural and exterior repairs after severe weather — emergency tarping and board-up first, then a permanent repair built to current code.
Local structural repair across North Atlanta.
Vest Construction is a licensed Georgia general contractor serving homeowners across Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton, Forsyth and Clarke counties. Choose your city to see local structural repair details, FAQs and pricing notes for your area.