12 Best Foundation Companies in Hurst, TX

On average, Hurst homeowners pay about $2,886 for foundation repair, although the total cost will vary depending on several factors. The best way to estimate the cost of your specific project is to get quotes from one or more local foundation repair companies. The total price will be determined by things like the size of your house and type of repair(s) needed.

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The main types of foundation repair include crack repair, leak repair, underpinning, stabilization, and waterproofing.

Crack repair and leak repair are what they sound like: your foundation repair expert will perform an inspection and take necessary measures to remedy cracks or leaks. The price will vary depending on the size and cause of the problem.

Underpinning, also called leveling or piering, is when a contractor levels your foundation by underpinning it with large concrete piers. The amount you can expect to spend depends on how many piers are required. The price of stabilization is also variable. This process involves fixing bowing walls by reinforcing them with steel or carbon fiber strips, and the total cost will depend on what material and how many strips are used.

Lastly, waterproofing is an overarching term for a number of jobs intended to stop water from getting into your foundation or basement. This can involve exterior waterproofing, interior waterproofing, or both, and costs can vary greatly. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you're interested in waterproofing your foundation.

To protect your foundation, you should make sure it has the right amount of moisture, especially in hot weather. Avoid letting the soil around your Hurst house become too wet or too dry — make changes to your gutter system to route water away, or water your foundation if it starts to get too dry. You should also make sure that you promptly identify and repair any leaking pipes or gutters.

If you think there may be any problems with your foundation, you can call a structural engineer for an evaluation. This will cost a few hundred dollars, but the consultation can net you a list of potential concerns as well as more ideas to help you further protect your foundation. Lastly, if you're constructing a new house, ensure that you have a soil report done. This report provides information regarding how well the soil on your property can support a foundation and highlights any potential future problems.

Most of the time, your foundation repair contractor will be licensed as a general contractor. Texas does not have state-level licensing requirements for general contractors, although all contractors are required to hold a valid state business license. Your city, county, or municipality may have local licensing requirements, so be sure to verify this information prior to signing a contract. There may be additional requirements for contractors to do certain work with concrete.

In some cases, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they fit the criteria of an improvement that will add to your house's overall value, prolong its life, or adapt it to new uses. Making capital improvements sometimes allows you to qualify for tax breaks. (Talk to your Texas tax professional for more information.) Tax breaks aside, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect the value of your home.