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Foundation Inspection in Houston, TX
Before anyone talks about piers, the house needs to be measured. A foundation inspection establishes whether movement is present, how much, and in what pattern.
What an inspection may include
A foundation evaluation is an observational and measured assessment of the visible condition of the property. On a typical Houston-area home it covers the following.
Visible cracking
Interior drywall, exterior masonry and any exposed concrete, noting width, direction and location.
Floor elevation differences
Readings taken across the floor plan to map the shape and magnitude of any differential movement.
Floors
Slopes, dips, bounce and separation at the perimeter of rooms.
Doors and windows
Whether openings remain square, and whether doors latch, rub or swing.
Exterior masonry
Brick and mortar joints, separation at window frames, garage openings and porches.
Signs of settlement
Gaps at trim, cracked tile lines, and evidence of prior repair work.
Drainage observations
Grading, gutters, downspout discharge, standing water and irrigation near the foundation.
Crawl space, where present
Support condition, wood decay, moisture and clearance on pier-and-beam homes.
What you receive
At the end of the visit you get a plain explanation of the findings: whether the readings indicate movement, where it is concentrated, and what the reasonable options are. If repair is warranted, that comes with an estimate reflecting the actual scope. If it is not, we will say so.
Not every finding leads to structural work. Plenty of Houston homes show cracking that reflects normal material behavior rather than a foundation problem — see foundation cracks.
When to schedule one
Good moments to get a reading on the foundation include: after a long dry summer followed by heavy rainfall; when a crack is visibly changing; when doors that used to close no longer do; before listing a home; before buying one; and after a suspected plumbing leak beneath a slab.
What the evaluation reveals feeds directly into the appropriate service — slab repair, pier and beam repair, leveling, or drainage correction.
Inspection questions
Is the inspection really free?
Yes. The on-site evaluation and the written repair recommendation carry no charge and no obligation.
Who performs the inspection?
A trained foundation evaluator performs the on-site assessment. If a project scope calls for engineered drawings or a structural engineer's report, we will tell you and you can engage one independently.
How long does an inspection take?
Most residential evaluations take under an hour, depending on the size of the home and whether a crawl space needs to be entered.
Should I be home during the inspection?
It helps. Interior elevation readings and a walkthrough of the areas you are concerned about require access, and it is easier to explain findings while standing in front of them.
Schedule a Free Foundation Inspection
Tell us what you are seeing. We will follow up to set an on-site evaluation.
How it works
Three steps from question to plan
- 01
Tell Us What You Are Seeing
Submit the short form with your address and a quick description of the cracks, slopes or gaps you have noticed.
- 02
Schedule a Foundation Inspection
We evaluate the condition of the property, take elevation readings and look at visible signs of movement and drainage.
- 03
Review Repair Options
You receive recommended next steps and estimated pricing based on the actual conditions found at the property.
Schedule your free foundation inspection
No charge, no obligation, and a straight answer about the condition of the property.