Structural repairs · NanaimoSagging floor, rotten beam,
wall in the way.
Beam and post replacement, sagging floor repair, load-bearing wall removal and house levelling in Nanaimo and the mid-Island. We draw the permit drawings in‑house, then do the work.
Repairs we take on
A load-bearing wall holds up the floor or roof above it. We replace or remove that kind of structure safely, with the permit.
From problem to permit to fixed.
We look at it
We come out, look at the problem and find the cause, usually water or a beam that is too small.
We draw it
Blair draws the permit drawings in‑house. If part of the job needs an engineer, we bring one in.
We get the permit
We apply to the City or the regional district for you, and answer their questions.
We fix it
Our crew supports the house, replaces what failed and closes it up.
Blair spent 15+ years designing roof trusses, floor joists and beams at a truss and lumber supplier, so the repair is drawn the way it will actually be built. We are not engineers. When the code or the City calls for one, we bring in a structural engineer.
What people ask
Are you engineers?
No. We are builders, and our permit drawings are drawn in‑house by a building designer. When the code requires an engineer’s sign-off, we bring in a structural engineer and build to their design.
Do I need a permit to replace a beam?
In Nanaimo, yes. Replacing a beam or post, or removing a load-bearing wall, is a structural change and needs a building permit. We draw it and apply for you.
What causes a sagging floor?
Most often a beam or post in the crawlspace that is too small or has rotted, usually from water. We find the cause before we fix the floor.
How long does it take?
Our drawings take about 2 weeks. The City of Nanaimo then reviews them, which has been taking about 3 to 6 weeks (fall 2026). The written quote gives you the timeline for the repair itself.
Only need the drawings? We draw permit drawings for repairs whether or not we do the work.
Plans and permit drawingsMatt Hughes, co-owner. Matt runs the crew and is the main contact for renovations and repairs.
778-988-3429 matt@sharpcrafthomes.caSend a photo of the problem. Written quote after the site visit.
We reply the same business day, usually within the hour. Mon to Fri 8 to 5.