Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Shoring is a set of temporary supports, usually steel or timber posts and headers, that carry the weight of a damaged wall, floor or roof until permanent repairs are made. It makes the building safe to enter.

After a fire burns rafters or joists, when a vehicle hits a wall or column, after a partial collapse from a storm or heavy snow, when a foundation wall moves, or when the city has issued an unsafe building notice.

Not for emergency stabilization. We shore the building first so it is safe. For larger or complex repairs we then follow the plan your structural engineer provides.

As long as the repair takes, which can be weeks or months. We can check the shoring on request and adjust it if the repair plan changes.

In most cases yes. Shoring prevents further damage and possible demolition, so it is normally part of the claim. We supply photos and an itemized invoice for the adjuster.