Guides
Foundation guides for Austin-area homeowners
Geology, insurance, selling a house, engineers, timing and permits, with the rules and figures sourced.
Work is done by independent local contractors. Pricing and availability are set by the contractor serving your area.
- Slab and pier-and-beam homes
- Austin, Cedar Park, Pflugerville and Leander
- Every figure sourced
Why Austin foundations moveThe Balcones Fault, east-side clay, west-side limestone and drought.Insurance and foundation repairWhat Texas policies cover, the plumbing-leak exception, and filing a claim.Selling with foundation problemsDisclosure, repair vs credit vs as-is, and the paperwork buyers ask for.Do I need an engineer?Engineer vs contractor, what reports cost, and independence.Best time for repairSeasons, the cost of waiting, and living at home during the work.Permits by cityAustin's Express permit, the exemption, and what to ask elsewhere.
Schedule a foundation inspection
Call to schedule, or send a request. The foundation contractor serving your part of the Austin area confirms a time to inspect.
Call to Schedule an Inspection(737) 276-0882Work is done by independent local contractors. Pricing and availability are set by the contractor serving your area.
- Call or request an inspection.
- A local foundation contractor confirms a time.
- They inspect, measure and explain what they find.
- You get a written repair plan and price before any work starts.