How to choose a foundation repair company in Texas
Foundation repair is a large purchase and the work is hidden once it is done. A little checking before you sign saves a lot of trouble.
Get more than one opinion
Get at least two or three written quotes. For a large job, consider paying a structural engineer for an independent report, then give that report to companies and ask them to price the same scope. An engineer does not sell the repair, so the opinion is not tied to a sale.
Verify the basics
- Ask for proof of insurance and request it directly from the insurer
- Ask what license or registration applies to the work, and check it with the issuing agency
- Search the company name with the word complaints, and read recent reviews on more than one site
- Ask for a few recent local references, then call them
Read the quote line by line
- Repair method, pier type, pier count and a diagram of where each goes
- Plumbing test before and after the work
- Who pulls the permit, and who pays for it
- What is included for drywall, brick and paint
- Payment schedule. Avoid paying most of the price up front
- Warranty: what it covers, how long, whether it transfers to a buyer, and what voids it
Warning signs
- Pressure to sign on the day of the inspection
- No written scope, or a quote without a pier count
- A price far below every other quote
- A warranty described as lifetime with no document to read
- An inspector who dismisses drainage or does not measure floor levels
Keep your records
Save the inspection report, the signed quote, photos, permits and the warranty together. A buyer will ask for them if you sell.
Questions to ask on the phone
A short call can save you a wasted visit. Ask whether the inspection is free or paid, how long it takes, and whether you will get the findings in writing. Ask which towns the company works in and where its crews are based. Ask what repair methods it uses, and whether it ever recommends drainage work alone when that is enough.
Understanding the warranty
Foundation warranties vary a lot. Some cover only the piers the company installed, not the whole house. Some transfer to a buyer for a fee, and some do not transfer at all. Some require you to keep up drainage or watering. Read the warranty document itself before you sign, and keep a copy with your other records.
Company inspection or engineer report?
A repair company inspection is often free, and it ends with a plan and a price. A structural engineer charges a fee, does not sell the repair and writes an independent report. For a large job, or when two companies disagree, an engineer report gives you a neutral plan to price against. See what an inspection includes.
After you sign
Ask for a start date in writing, and ask who will be your contact during the job. Take your own photos before work begins. When the work is done, ask for the final readings, the warranty and any permit paperwork before you make the last payment.
Help in your town
Read what the ground is like and what homeowners ask in New Braunfels, Cibolo, Garden Ridge, or see the full service area.
How the inspection works
- Send a request or callFill in the short form or call (726) 610-5892. Tell us your town and what you are seeing.
- A company contacts youA local foundation repair company calls to set a time that works for you.
- The visitThe inspector measures floor levels, looks at cracks, doors and drainage, and checks the crawl space if there is one.
- Written findingsYou should get the findings and any repair plan in writing, so you can compare it with other quotes.
Last updated October 2026.
Request an inspection
Tell us what you are seeing. A local foundation repair company will contact you to schedule a visit.
Prefer to talk? Call (726) 610-5892.
Most companies offer a free inspection. Confirm when you book.
Common questions
Do I need an engineer?
Not always. For small repairs a company inspection may be enough. For large jobs, unusual soil or a dispute, an independent engineer report can be worth the fee.
Should I use a company from Austin or San Antonio, or a local one?
Either can work. What matters is that the company serves your town, gives a written scope and can show local references. Ask where its crews are based and how quickly it can return for warranty visits.
Is a free inspection really free?
Many companies offer one, but confirm when you book. Ask whether you will get the findings and measurements in writing.
Ready to have someone look at it?
Tell us what you are seeing. It takes about a minute, and photos are optional.