Framing & Structural Repair Across Newport, RI
Rotted sills, sagging floors, failing beams, and wall removals — assessed honestly and repaired to code by one local team
Why Structural Problems Shouldn’t Wait
Small issues in the frame grow into big ones
Safety
Floors, walls, and the roof all depend on the frame beneath them. Repairing it keeps the house safe to live in.
Protection
Rot and insect damage keep moving through wood until the cause is fixed. Catching it early limits how much has to be replaced.
Piece of Mind
Documented, permitted structural repairs answer the questions home inspectors and insurers most of the time will ask first.
Solid Framing, From the Sill Up
Many homes along the Rhode Island coast are decades or even centuries old, and years of salt air, moisture, and settling take a toll on the frame. At Coastal Construction Management, we repair rotted sill plates and rim joists, sister or replace sagging floor joists, install new beams and posts, repair roof framing, and safely open up load-bearing walls.
Every structural job starts with finding the cause, not just the damage. If water is getting in at the sill or a gutter is dumping against the foundation, we fix that too, so the repair lasts. Where a repair calls for it, we work with a licensed structural engineer and pull the permits, so the work is documented and done to code.
What We Repair
Sill Plate & Rim Joist
The sill is the wood that sits directly on the foundation, and it’s the most common place for rot in coastal homes. We jack and support the house, cut out the damaged section, and install new pressure-treated sill and rim joist.
Floor Joists & Sagging Floors
Joists that are cracked, notched, undersized, or rotted are sistered with new lumber or replaced, and mid-span beams or posts are added where needed to stiffen the floor.
Beams & Load-Bearing Walls
We replace failing beams and posts, and remove or open up load-bearing walls with a properly sized engineered beam (LVL or steel) carrying the load to the foundation.
Rot & Insect Damage
Wood damaged by moisture, carpenter ants, or termites is removed and replaced, and the moisture source is corrected so the damage doesn’t return.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my house safe to live in during the repair?
In almost every case, yes. We install temporary shoring before removing any structural wood, so the house is supported the whole time.
Will homeowner’s insurance cover it?
It depends on the cause. Sudden damage, such as a fallen tree, is often covered; long-term rot or insect damage usually isn’t. We can document the damage with photos for your claim.
Do I need a structural engineer?
Not for every repair. Like-for-like replacement of a rotted sill or joist often doesn’t need one. Removing a load-bearing wall, adding a beam, or changing how loads are carried usually does, and we arrange it.
Can you remove a wall to open up my floor plan?
Yes. We confirm whether the wall is load-bearing, get the beam sized, and handle the permit, the framing, and the drywall and floor patching after.