Frequently Asked Questions

Even though all restrictions have been lifted in our local area, our inspectors will still wear masks for your safety and protection during consultations and projects. Our crews will wear masks upon customer request. As the provider of foundation repairs Houston, TX trusts most, our main priority is making you feel safe.

HTX Foundation Repair is a locally owned business with over 25 years of experience in foundation repairs and home elevation in Houston, TX. We always have our owner on site for our jobs. We're also insured and bonded. Our estimates are free and our prices are competitive. Financing is available and we offer transferrable lifetime warranties.

We provide the best foundation repair, house leveling, drainage systems, and home elevation Houston, TX has to offer.

You don't need to do anything. As the experts on foundation repairs Houston, TX residents rely on, we'll take care of it all. We'll come to your home or your place of business and conduct a detailed inspection of the foundation.

The first thing you should look for is if they're insured and bonded. Knowing a contractor's amount of experience can be useful, too. Take a look at the warranties they offer and their online reviews. A good contractor for foundation repairs in Houston, TX will stand by their work with warranties and their satisfied clients will be glad to talk about their positive experiences online.

If you don't fix your foundation problems, it can cause a disastrous chain reaction. Foundation problems will put your home at an increased risk of storm damage and make pest infestations more likely. Utility bills can go up as property values go down while mold and mildew can cause the wood on your pier-and-beam or block-and-base foundation to deteriorate. The pipes in your plumbing can also break as a result of the pressure they sustain. Ultimately, ignoring foundation problems becomes a financial burden that is difficult to escape. Contact the professionals for foundation repairs Houston, TX recommends right away to avoid these issues.

With our free estimate, we'll look at the extent of the damage, your location, and the type of home you have. Our prices are always competitive, so contact us today for the affordable foundation repairs Houston, TX residents love.

Our free estimates usually take anywhere from 25 minutes to two hours, depending on the size of the property and the services requested. Whether you need foundation repairs or home elevation in Houston, TX, give us a call today to get started!

In some cases, yes. Please contact your homeowners insurance provider for more information on coverage for foundation repairs in Houston, TX. 

We use different methods of home elevation in Houston, TX depending on the type of slab your home has. One type, used for concrete slabs, is the unified jacking method. For block-and-base homes, we use bottle jacks. Depending on how many feet a customer needs to elevate a pier-and-beam home, we can use bottle jacks or the unified jacking method.

In your interior, look for cracked sheetrock around window frames and doors. Another sign is if your doors or windows have trouble closing or locking.

For your exterior, look for cracks in your bricks or separation where your brick walls meet.

HTX Foundation Repair provides free on-site estimates for your home. You can save 10% by booking your service within two weeks of your estimate from us.

Yes. We will need access to the interior of your home so that our measurements are accurate.

Yes, we offer a lifetime warranty for concrete slab foundations and a 2-year warranty for both pier and beam foundations and block and base foundations.

Repairs can take as long as a day to two weeks, depending on the size of the job and the extent of the damage.

We recommend having your plumbing repaired before any foundation work begins to avoid further damage. We will perform tests after our foundation services to determine if there are any leaks and recommend repairs.

We recommend waiting at least 90 days to fix any mortar and drywall cracks after any foundation repairs. Additional settling may occur after our repairs. If you notice any new cracks within that 90 days, call us to recheck your home before doing your repairs.

Remove anything hanging on your walls. Remove breakable items from shelves. We will move heavy furniture. We can remove and replace carpeting, but we will only remove tile and hardwood floors. It is your responsibility to replace those types of floors.

We cannot guarantee the safety of shrubs and plants. We recommend having a landscaper remove your plants prior to our service if you wish to keep them.

Proper drainage during rainy months and proper hydration during the summer. Gutters and a proper drainage system are key. Start watering your foundation around May if you notice the ground is dry. Use soaker hoses and water no closer than a foot away from your slab for 15 minutes twice a day.