We are looking to replace the only basement support post/column because it has a bit of previous rot (dry now). The house is 50+ years old, small, one storey, and all other bearing points for joists and the beam (with a lap connection at column) are on the foundation wall. Our issue is that where the existing support column is, the floor above is higher, causing a hump in one area. The foundations must have settled a bit, but not the footing at this column. We are wondering if there is anything we can do while we swap the post out to try and even it out. We don't want to drop it significantly and have a ripple effect throughout the rest of the house, we understand that.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?