Texas homes face some of the most demanding foundation conditions in the country. Expansive clay soils swell when wet and shrink during drought, and that repeated movement can crack slabs, twist pier-and-beam frames and leave doors sticking and floors uneven. Soil, rainfall and construction styles differ from one part of the state to the next, so a repair that works in one city may not suit another.
Across Texas, the most common foundation problems include differential settlement, cracked or sinking slabs, deteriorated piers and beams, and water pooling against the foundation from poor grading or failed gutters. Plumbing leaks, large trees and landscaping changes can add to the movement. Before recommending any repair, we look at the foundation type, floor elevations, cracking patterns and the moisture and drainage conditions around the home.
Depending on what the inspection finds, the repair may involve piers to stabilize and lift settled sections, slab lifting, beam and pier replacement in raised foundations, crack repair, or drainage correction so the same water problem does not cause new movement. Every project starts with a written scope and an upfront quote, so you know what is being done and what it costs before work begins.
Eliot Foundation Repair is owner-operated, licensed and insured, with 25+ years of experience and warranty-backed repairs. We serve homeowners in cities across Texas. Call to talk through what you are seeing and schedule an inspection.
Foundation Repair Services in Texas
Our foundation repair work covers slab foundation repair, pier and beam foundation repair, house leveling, foundation crack repair, foundation settlement repair, foundation pier installation, foundation wall repair, crawl space repair and foundation drainage. Not sure what you need? Start with a foundation inspection.
Where We Work
We serve homeowners across Texas, including Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Frisco, Richardson, Plano and Katy. See all cities we serve.
Technician insight
Across Texas, the mistake we see most often is repairing the foundation without fixing the water problem around it. If grading, gutters or leaks keep changing the soil moisture, the soil keeps moving and the repair can be undone.
A Typical Texas Slab Settlement
A common example is a slab home with a corner that has dropped after a long dry spell followed by heavy rain, leaving sticking doors and a visible crack above a window. The usual path is an inspection, elevation readings, piers at the settled section, and drainage correction so the soil moisture stays more even.
Foundation Repair Services We Offer in Texas
✓Slab Foundation Repair
Piers or slab lifting to stabilize and correct settled concrete slab foundations.
✓Pier and Beam Repair
Pier replacement, shimming and beam reinforcement for raised foundations with crawl spaces.
✓Foundation Crack Repair
Injection, sealing and reinforcement of structural and water-leaking foundation cracks.
✓House Leveling
Correcting uneven floors and elevation differences caused by settlement.
✓Drainage Correction
Grading, gutter and French drain work to keep water away from the foundation.
Foundation Repair Cost in TX
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Typical foundation repair project | $2,000–$7,500 | National estimate; depends on foundation type and extent of movement. |
| Pier installation (per pier) | $1,000–$3,000 | National estimate; varies with depth and access. |
| Slab lifting (foam or mudjacking) | $500–$3,000 | National estimate; depends on area lifted. |
| French drain (per linear foot) | $20–$60 | National estimate; depends on trenching and tie-in. |
Ranges are national estimates. Call (214) 807-4840 for exact pricing for your home and location.
How it works
- 1
Inspection
We inspect interior and exterior signs of movement, including cracks, sticking doors, uneven floors and gaps, and measure floor elevations.
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Soil and Drainage Review
We check grading, gutters, downspouts, trees and moisture conditions that may be driving the movement.
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Written Scope and Quote
You receive a written repair scope and an upfront quote before any work begins.
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Repair and Review
We complete the agreed repair, then review the finished work with you and answer your questions.
Pricing
National average estimates are shown for reference. Call us for exact pricing for your home and location.