Free inspection · Written report · All of DFW
North Texas clay swells when it gets wet and shrinks when it dries. A leak under the slab, a downspout emptying against the wall or a long dry summer is usually what moves a house. One free visit checks all three. Then we fix what's actually wrong.
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Warning signs
Foundation movement usually shows up as stair-step cracks in brick, doors that stick, floors that slope and gaps at trim. A slab leak shows up as a higher water bill, a warm spot on the floor or the sound of running water. Tap a number on the drawing to see what each sign means and how soon to act.
The cause
Water in the clay. Much of North Texas sits on expansive clay that swells when it gets wet and shrinks as it dries. When one side of a house gets wetter or drier than the other, the slab bends. Three things do most of the damage: dry spells, leaks under the slab and poor drainage.
Cause 1
After a wet spring and a dry summer, expansive clay can lift one corner of a slab and let another drop.
Cause 2
A pressurized water line leaking under the slab soaks the clay around it. The slab above heaves, and patching cracks won't stop it.
Cause 3
Gutters that empty at the wall, flat yards and flower beds that hold water keep one side of the foundation wet.
One free visit
We check all three, so the repair isn't undone by the cause nobody fixed.
Every inspection includes elevation readings like these, a slab-leak check at the water meter and a drainage walk-around.
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If a foundation company lifts your slab while a leak keeps soaking the clay, the problem comes back. Here's how we compare with hiring each trade on its own.
| What you get | Local Area Contractors | Foundation-only company | Plumber only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free elevation readings and a written report | Yes | Varies | Not their trade |
| Slab-leak check in the same visit | Yes | Varies | Yes |
| Licensed plumber on staff | Yes | Varies | Yes |
| Drainage and grading work | Yes | Varies | Not their trade |
| Lifetime transferable pier warranty | Yes | Varies | Doesn't apply |
| Price ranges published before you call | Yes | Varies | Varies |
| Foundation, plumbing and drainage on one invoice | Yes | Separate contractors | Separate contractors |
How it works
A specialist spends 60 to 90 minutes at your home. They take elevation readings across the slab, photograph cracks, check the water meter for a hidden leak and look at how water drains around the house. You get the findings and a written recommendation, even if the answer is that nothing needs fixing.
Fill out the form, or call or text (972) 802-3218. We'll set a time that works for you.
Elevation readings, crack photos, a water-meter leak check and a walk around the house to see where the water goes.
Readings, photos and a plain-English recommendation. Sometimes that's piers. Sometimes it's a gutter extension. Sometimes it's nothing at all.
We fix the water problem first, then the foundation. Afterward we take readings again so you can see the difference. Your pier warranty transfers if you sell.
Services
Three trades on one crew. You deal with one company from the first reading to the last.
We lift and support the low side of your slab with piers, and level pier-and-beam houses with new supports and shims.
Our Texas-licensed plumber finds leaks under the slab before anything is opened up, then fixes them with as little floor damage as the house allows.
Keep water from soaking the clay on one side of the house, which is where most uneven movement starts.
Cost
Most foundation repairs in Dallas-Fort Worth cost $3,500 to $12,000. The number of piers the low side needs drives most of the price. Slab-leak repairs usually run $2,000 to $7,500, and drainage work $400 to $5,000. Your exact price is fixed in writing after the free inspection.
| Work | Typical DFW range | |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection and written reportNothing. It's free. | Free | Nothing. It's free. |
| Slab-leak detectionHow many lines get tested, size of the house | $200 to $600 | How many lines get tested, size of the house |
| Slab-leak repair or rerouteSpot repair, tunnel or reroute; pipe type | $2,000 to $7,500 | Spot repair, tunnel or reroute; pipe type |
| DrainageDownspout extensions or a French drain; length and depth | $400 to $5,000 | Downspout extensions or a French drain; length and depth |
| Foundation repair with piersNumber of piers, pier type, access around the house | $3,500 to $12,000 | Number of piers, pier type, access around the house |
Ranges are typical for single-family homes in DFW. They aren't a quote. Every price we give you is in writing, after the inspection.
Our promises
Six things you can hold us to. They're on your proposal, not just on this page.
No fee, no obligation and no sales pitch at the kitchen table.
Keep the readings and photos, even if you hire someone else.
Some cracks are just cracks. We won't sell you piers you don't need.
The number on your written proposal is the number you pay, unless you change the scope.
Final elevation readings, so you can see exactly what changed.
Lifetime coverage on the piers we install, transferable to the next owner.
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Service area
We inspect and repair homes across the metroplex, from Denton down to Mansfield and from Fort Worth across to Rockwall.
Don't see your city? Call (972) 802-3218. We probably cover it.
Roofing and hail damage repair (500+ roofs restored), gutters, windows and doors, fencing, remodeling, heating and air, and foam insulation. Ask about any of it during your inspection.
Questions
Straight answers. If yours isn't here, call or text (972) 802-3218.
Yes. The inspection and the written report cost nothing, and you're under no obligation to hire us. We take elevation readings, photograph cracks, check for a slab leak at the water meter and look at your drainage, then walk you through what we found.
Elevation readings tell you, not cracks alone. Cracks, sticking doors and sloping floors are signs of movement, but only measurements show how far the slab has actually moved. If your readings are within a normal range, we'll tell you no repair is needed.
Yes. A leaking water line under the slab soaks the clay around it, and wet clay swells. That can lift and crack the slab above it. Fixing the leak first keeps the same damage from coming back after a foundation repair.
Our licensed plumber pressure-tests the lines to confirm a leak, then uses listening equipment to pinpoint it before anything is opened. Repairs go through one small opening in the floor, a tunnel from outside, or a new line routed around the slab.
Most foundation repairs in Dallas-Fort Worth cost between $3,500 and $12,000, depending mainly on how many piers are needed. Slab-leak repairs usually run $2,000 to $7,500. You get a fixed price in writing after the free inspection.
Yes. Financing is available, subject to credit approval. Your inspector will go over the options and real numbers with you before you commit to anything.
It covers the piers we install for as long as you own the house, and it transfers to the next owner if you sell. Ask your inspector for the full written terms.
Most pier jobs on a house take one to three days. Slab-leak repairs are often finished in a day, and drainage work in one or two. Your written proposal includes the schedule.
Often it's both. Water pooling against the slab is one of the most common reasons DFW foundations move. When drainage is the real cause, we fix that first, and it usually costs far less than piers.
We serve the whole Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Garland, Grand Prairie, McKinney and Mesquite. Enter your ZIP code above or call (972) 802-3218 to confirm.
Yes. Plumbing and slab-leak work is done by our Texas-licensed master plumber, TSBPE license #{{TSBPE_LICENSE_NO}}, and the company carries liability insurance.
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One visit, real measurements and a written report. If it turns out your house is fine, you'll have that in writing too.
Step 1
We call or text you back to pick a time.
Step 2
Free inspection at the house.
Step 3
Written report with readings and photos.
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