What to have ready
A few details help the company arrive prepared and help you compare estimates later:
- Whether the house is on a slab or pier and beam (a crawl space under the floor). Not sure? Our slab or pier and beam guide shows how to tell.
- Photos with dates of any cracks, doors that stick, or gaps at trim. Put a coin or tape measure in the frame for scale.
- Any past repair paperwork: the estimate, the engineer’s report, the permit and the warranty. A transferable warranty from an earlier repair can change everything.
- Whether you are buying or selling, and your closing date. See buying a house with foundation repair.
What happens after you call or send the form
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Your request goes to one company
We pass it to one independent foundation repair company that works in your area. Not a list, and not an auction.
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They call to set up a visit
Most Tyler-area foundation companies advertise a free inspection or estimate. Ask on that first call, so there are no surprises.
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You get a written estimate
It should name the repair method, how many piers and where, who designs the repair, the permit, the warranty and the price. Compare it with our published price ranges.
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You decide
There is no obligation. If you want a second opinion, an independent structural engineer's evaluation usually costs $300 to $800.
Other questions
For corrections to anything on this site, or questions about how we handle your details, email [email protected]. Our privacy notice explains what happens to the information you send.