11 Best Foundation Companies in Houston, TX

On average, Houston homeowners pay roughly $2,750 for foundation repair, although the total cost will change based on several factors. The easiest way to get an estimate for the cost of a specific job is to solicit quotes from a few local foundation repair companies. Your total cost will be influenced by things like the size of your house and type of repair(s) needed.

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Types of foundation repair include leak repair, crack repair, stabilization, underpinning, and waterproofing.

For both leak repair and crack repair, a technician will come to your home, complete an inspection, and use various measures to fix leaks or cracks. The amount you spend will vary greatly depending on the size and root cause of the issue.

Stabilization helps to fix bowing walls by inserting steel or carbon fiber strips. The cost will depend on the material chosen and the number of strips required. The cost of underpinning also varies. This process, sometimes referred to as leveling or piering, involves leveling your foundation by underpinning it with concrete piers; the cost will be based on how many piers are used.

If you're looking to waterproof your foundation or basement, we suggest talking to a waterproofing specialist. This process may include indoor waterproofing, outdoor waterproofing, or both.

If you're constructing a new house, have a soil report done. A soil report will contain information regarding how well your soil can support a foundation, and can provide you with a heads-up about potential future issues. If your concerns are about an existing house, a few hundred dollars will cover an inspection and report by a structural engineer. The engineer can point you to any current problems that need attention, and advise you on avoiding future problems.

You also want to make sure that the moisture around your foundation is at an appropriate level, particularly when the weather gets hot. Don't let the soil around your Houston home get too dry or too wet; at different times, you might find yourself having to reroute your gutters or water your foundation. Also, be on the lookout for leaky gutters or pipes and repair them quickly.

Some signs that you need foundation waterproofing include discoloration or odors, hairline cracks, uneven floors, white powder or spots on your walls, basement flooding, or signs of fungus, mildew, or mold. Your contractor can tell you whether you need interior or exterior waterproofing.

Interior waterproofing can involve the use of sealants or the installation of sump pumps and drains and generally is less expensive than exterior waterproofing. Exterior waterproofing often involves measures like applying physical barriers to basements and crawl spaces, making landscape changes, or installing exterior drains.

While some foundation problems may seem small and not worth the cost to fix, when left untreated, they can result in much larger and more expensive problems down the road. Foundation issues can also have underlying causes which are not readily apparent until after a professional inspection. It's important to identify and fix these underlying issues as soon as possible. For these reasons, we advise against procrastinating on foundation repairs.

It's a good idea to ask your foundation repair technician about this question before committing to any project. Most of the time, yes, you and your family will be able to remain at home while foundation repairs are underway.