Pillar Repair in Minneapolis & St. Paul

Repair Your Posts — Don’t Replace Them

Your Pillars Can Likely Be Repaired

Across Minneapolis and St. Paul, homeowners are told their failing pillars need full replacement. But in most cases, that simply isn’t true. At New Leaf Restorations, we specialize in pillar repair, restoring existing posts, columns, and decorative supports rather than tearing them out.

Whether you call them pillars, posts, or columns, we can repair them — often preserving 50–90% of the original structure.

Full replacement often leads to higher costs and loss character.

Serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, Kenwood, Linden Hills, Highland Park, Summit Ave, Macalester-Groveland & surrounding neighborhoods.

Why Pillars Fail in the Twin Cities

Historic homes in Minneapolis and St. Paul are exposed to decades of freeze–thaw cycles, soil shifting, moisture, and architectural settling — all of which create deterioration in porch posts and columns.

Common issues we repair include:

  • Rotting or softening post bases

  • Leaning or shifting pillars

  • Cracked or separated decorative trim

  • Moisture or insect damage

  • Structural sagging or porch settlement

  • Broken capitals, bases, corbels, or modillions

If your post is leaning, soft at the base, cracking, or separating at the top, it is repairable more often than you think.


Our Pillar Repair Approach

Most contractors only offer full replacement.
We repair what others replace.

Here’s what makes our approach different:

1. Structural Assessment

We evaluate the full condition of the post, footing, beam, and porch structure to understand what can be saved.

2. Lift & Stabilize (If Needed)

If the porch has shifted, we gently lift and stabilize it to properly realign the post.

3. Targeted Repair — Not Full Replacement

We rebuild or replace only the compromised portion, which may include:

  • Lower 6–12 inches of rot

  • Decorative paneling or trim

  • Interior structural core

  • Corbels, capitals, or other historic details

4. Historic Restoration

We match original profiles so the repair blends seamlessly with the home’s architecture.

5. Weatherproofing & Finishing

We seal and prime the repaired pillar for long-term durability in Minnesota’s climate.

Many homes in neighborhoods like Kenwood, Summit Hill, Edina Morningside, Crocus Hill, Linden Hills, Longfellow, and Highland Park were built with unique porch features that aren’t available in today’s market.

Replacement often means losing historic character and costs a whole lot more!

Our carpenters custom-mill trim and profiles to match the original style — preserving your home’s architectural story while strengthening it for the future.

Schedule your pillar consultation today!