Foundation repair in Wichita Falls TX - a house set back on stable soil
Doors that stick and cracks running across your walls usually mean the ground has moved. We put your house back on firm support.
What does foundation repair in Wichita Falls actually involve?
Foundation repair in Wichita Falls means supporting your house again after shifting soil has moved the foundation and started cracking walls and jamming doors. We either set piers down to stable soil or, on a pier-and-beam house, shim and re-support it from the crawl space below.
Before I quote anything, I find out whether your house sits on a slab or a crawl space, because that moves the price more than anything else, along with how many piers it needs, which kind, and whether a plumbing leak under the slab has to be dealt with first. The schedule mostly turns on whether a leak test, an engineer's report or a permit has to come first, since construction work in Wichita Falls has to follow city codes and carry the right city permits. When your job needs one, we handle the application and the inspections, and we're fully licensed and insured. Your estimate puts your own numbers on all of it, and once the house is steady we can close up the stair-step cracks in your brick with tuckpointing that matches the old mortar.
How can you tell your foundation is moving?
Most foundation trouble shows up inside the house before you ever notice it outside. Here's what homeowners usually spot first, and what each one tends to mean once I take a closer look.
Doors that stick, drag or won't latch usually mean the frame shifted when the foundation moved.
Cracks in your walls, especially at the corners, often show the house is settling unevenly.
Stair-step cracks in the brick outside usually mean one corner of the house dropped or lifted.
A gap where the soil meets the foundation means the ground has dried out and pulled away.
Floors that slope or feel springy over a crawl space can mean the supports underneath have shifted.
Damp spots or a wet floor near the slab can point to a leaking pipe under the house.
If a crack keeps growing or a door that shut fine last month now sticks, call us rather than waiting to see what the next dry spell does.
What happens when you call us about foundation repair in Wichita Falls?
Here's how a foundation job runs with us, from the first call to the last walk around the house. I come out myself, so the person who gives your estimate is also on the job.
Call and pick a time
When you call, I set up a time to come out, look at the job with you and talk through what I see. Most visits start with a walk around the outside, then move inside to the doors and walls.
Look the house over together
I check the cracks, the doors and the soil line, and if something looks like a plumbing leak or needs an engineer's eye, I'll say so. You get a written estimate that names the piers I'd use and why, with a plain answer on what the job really needs, which is sometimes less than you feared.
Handle paperwork and do the work
Once you say go, we take care of any city paperwork the job calls for. Then I work right alongside our crew setting piers or shimming from below, and you can ask me questions as we go.
Walk the finished job together
Before we call it finished, we walk the house with you, open and shut the doors, and clean up. I'll explain what we did and what to keep an eye on, for as long as you want to listen.
Get a written foundation estimate at your house
We reply within one business day to set a time, then I come out, look at your foundation with you and leave a free written estimate. There's no pressure to book.
- Call
- (940) 298-1133
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
Pier choices for slab and crawl space houses
Pressed concrete piers cost the least, while steel and helical piers go deeper and cost more. The catch is depth, because a pressed pile that stops short of stable soil in dry clay may not hold up when that clay swells again. I won't just quote the cheapest pier and walk away. I'll tell you which one I'd use on your house and why, and you weigh the price against the depth.
Depth matters because Texas has large areas of clay that shrinks as it dries and swells when it's wet, and that may move a foundation. Trees or big shrubs near the house may dry the soil under it, but pulling out one that was there before the house went up may make the ground heave, so pruning may be the safer call. We check for both on jobs around Wichita Falls and nearby cities like Burkburnett and Iowa Park.
Pier-and-beam houses, mostly older ones, sit up over a crawl space, so we can get underneath and shim or re-support the house from below. That's often simpler and cheaper than slab work. Once the house is steady, a chimney that leaned or pulled away with it may need chimney repair so it's sound and tight to the wall again.
Foundation repair questions from Wichita Falls homeowners
How much does foundation repair cost in Texas?
Foundation repair in Texas usually costs about $3,500 to $8,000 for a typical job, going by a statewide cost guide. Quotes are usually priced per pier or per square foot of the affected area, and slab work, deeper piers and plumbing repairs push the number up. For your house in Wichita Falls, I'll come out and write you an estimate, and the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
What is the best way to choose a foundation pier type?
The best way is to match the pier to how deep stable soil sits under your house and to whether you're on a slab or a crawl space, then weigh that against the price. As covered above, the cheapest pier isn't always the one that reaches far enough in dry clay. At the estimate I'll tell you which one I'd pick for your house and why.
What does a Level A engineer report cover for a foundation?
A Level A inspection by a professional engineer is a report of first impressions, not a full evaluation of your foundation. Some homeowners who hired one expected a thorough look, so ask the engineer which level of service they'll provide before you hire them. If I see something on your job that needs an engineer's eye, I'll tell you.
Does homeowners insurance cover foundation repair in Texas?
Usually not, because standard homeowners policies tend to leave out settling caused by the soil. Damage from a sudden plumbing leak can sometimes be covered, so if a leak is behind the movement, it's worth asking your insurer.
How do I know if a plumbing leak is causing my foundation problem?
A leak test on the lines under your slab, done before any repair starts, is how you find out. Cracked lines under a slab can add up and a repair quote may leave them out, so if something at the estimate looks like a leak, I'll suggest getting it tested first.
How do I keep my foundation from moving again after repair?
Keep the soil moisture close to even on all sides of the house, without overwatering. If an engineer worked on your job, follow any watering guidance they give, which may mean watering certain spots or cutting back. Checking now and then for that gap at the soil line tells you when the ground is getting too dry.
Brick and chimney work that often follows
Tuckpointing
When a house shifts, the mortar between the bricks often cracks in steps, and tuckpointing refills those joints with mortar matched to what's already there.
Chimney repair
A chimney rides on the same ground as the house, so if it's leaning or pulling away from the wall, chimney repair gets it sound and sealed again.
Call about your sticking doors and cracks
Call (940) 298-1133 or send our contact form with a note on which doors stick, where the cracks run and whether you're on a slab or a crawl space, so I show up already knowing what to look for.
Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM