Our Ranking Methodology

We aim to make our process as thorough as possible. Using machine learning and natural language processing, we collected and analyzed data of over 20,000 companies nationwide. We extracted the highlights and lowlights for each company and scored them using a variety of review criteria, including:

• Experience: We look for companies with experience in their field, and companies that employ high-quality contractors. We also look for experience with various types of foundation repairs or installations.
• Service area: It's important that a company recommended for Fort Worth homeowners serves that area. Higher scores are also given to companies with larger service areas.
• Customer experience: We analyze customer reviews to determine how satisfied customers are with the company.
• Accreditation: Proper licensing and well-educated professionals help boost a company's rating. We consider whether a company meets all of licensing requirements for Texas and whether it is properly insured.
• Pros and cons: We use the collected information to sort out pros and cons, such as customer satisfaction, experience with certain services, availability, and price. We then use these pros and cons to weigh a company's score.

After we score companies, we map them based on service area in order to show you only the most relevant providers.

• Inspection and Estimate Process: Any local foundation repair company should conduct a free inspection and estimate. This will help highlight what issues your foundation is having, what solutions will be needed, and how much you should anticipate paying.
• Warranties: Before you sign a contract with a company, ask about their warranties. Any reputable company should offer some form of warranty for their work.
• Licensing and Insurance: You'll want to check that the company you use meets the general contractor licensing requirements in Texas. You should also check that your company has, at minimum, general liability insurance.
• Structural Engineer Partnerships: You can establish a partnership with a structural engineer on your own if your foundation repair company doesn't have one. Structural engineers provide both a third-party evaluation of your foundation and an opinion on the proposed repair plan. This service normally costs a few hundred dollars.
• Cost: Foundation repair projects can have very different costs, and can often be expensive, but are always well worth it. Prior to signing a contract, be sure to review quotes from multiple companies, and be wary of any that offer extremely low or high estimates.

Cost of Foundation Repair Fort Worth

Many things may influence how much you pay for foundation repairs in Fort Worth. These include:

• Home Size: The size of your house will be a primary factor affecting the cost of foundation repairs. Generally, the larger your home, the greater the cost will be.
• Accessibility and Foundation Type: The accessibility of the foundation and the type of foundation you have can both have an effect on the price of services. Foundation types may include a concrete slab, basement, or crawl space.
• Severity of Issue: The severity of the issue and amount of work that needs to be done will influence your total cost. Filling a small crack, for example, will cost less than a waterproofing job that requires altering your landscaping.
• Soil Stability and Foundation Settlement: If you have less stable soil surrounding your foundation, this may lead to more severe foundation settlement. This in turn can lead to more expensive repairs.
• Permits: If the repairs to be done are small, such as crack repair, you might not need permission from Fort Worth's government. For bigger jobs like underpinning, your company will need to purchase a permit. This cost can vary depending on what kind of work needs to be done, and starts around $150.
• Labor and Materials: The price of any home improvements will be affected by the materials and labor needed, and foundation repairs are no exception. You can expect to pay approximately $152.72 per hour for foundation repair.

Types of Foundation Repair

The amount you spend on foundation repair will also be influenced by the repair(s) needed. More minor jobs can include things like crack repair, while larger repairs may include leveling or waterproofing. You might hire a local foundation repair professional for services including:

• Leak Repair: Any leaks that you notice should be inspected by a local foundation repair technician so that the underlying issue can be identified and treated. The total cost to you will vary depending on several factors, such as how big the leak is and the type of work that needs to be done. The average cost is around $3,734.
• Waterproofing: Waterproofing can be very expensive, but it can be a very effective solution to a number of foundation issues. Waterproofing can involve small measures such as rerouting your gutter system, or bigger fixes like changing your landscaping. The price can vary, but on average, homeowners spend roughly $4,150 on waterproofing.
• Piering / Underpinning / Leveling: These terms refer to the process of leveling your foundation with the use of (normally concrete) piers, which are pinned underneath your foundation for support and to level it. Your foundation may require this if you notice floor or wall cracks, uneven floors, misaligned windows or doors, or your property leaning to one side. While expensive, this process is often necessary and can go a long way towards preventing future problems. The total cost to you will depend mainly on how many piers are used — typically, you can expect to pay around $2,024.
• Stabilization: Some signs of bowing walls are leaning chimneys or porches, doors and windows that are difficult to shut, uneven floors, horizontal cracks on walls, and visible bulging of walls. Stabilization can be used to fix this issue. During this process, your foundation repair technician will insert carbon fiber or steel strips into your walls for support. The final price will be based on what materials are used and how many strips are installed. Generally, you can expect to pay roughly $3,942.
• Crack Repair: It's wise to call a professional anytime you notice cracks in your foundation wider than a hairline. They can complete an inspection to discover the underlying cause of the crack and decide the best plan to resolve it. The total cost of services will depend on the size and number of cracks, and if additional services, such as stabilization or leak repair, are required. You can typically expect to pay about $439 for crack repair.