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Foundation Repair · Houston, TXLast reviewed November 2026

Foundation Repair in Houston: 7 Best Companies (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 7 foundation contractors in Houston, TX. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 7 because only 7 met them. The list was last reviewed on November 11, 2026.

Olshan Foundation Repair, Houston Foundation Repair Company LLC and All Texas Foundation Repair lead our list of seven foundation repair companies in Houston, followed by Dura Pier, Church Foundation Repair, Duratech Texas Foundation Repair and Valued Foundation Repair. Each one has a staffed office inside Houston city limits, at least 4.5 stars from 50 or more Google reviews, and its own crews doing slab and pier and beam work.

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The Ranking

Our top 7 foundation contractors in Houston

Houston sits on some of the most active clay in the country. Much of the city is built on clay soils that swell when they soak up water and shrink when they dry out, so a wet spring followed by a long, hot summer can lift one corner of a slab and drop another. That movement is why so many Houston homes show the same signs: a stair-step crack in brick, a door that suddenly sticks, a gap where the baseboard meets the floor. Big trees close to the house make it worse by pulling water out of the soil under the slab, and a leaking drain line under the foundation can soften the clay from below. Most houses built since the 1960s sit on slab-on-grade foundations, while older neighborhoods such as the Heights, Montrose and Eastwood still have many pier and beam houses on blocks or wood posts. Slab repair usually means pressed concrete piers or steel piers driven under the beam, sometimes from tunnels under the house. Pier and beam work is more about shimming, replacing rotted sills and adding new piers in the crawl space. The companies on this list handle one or both. Get an independent opinion before you sign. A foundation company's estimator is a salesperson as well as an inspector, so on any job with more than a handful of piers it is worth paying a licensed structural engineer for an elevation survey and a written repair plan. You can confirm an engineer's licence with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Many sellers also need an engineer's letter after the work is done, and buyers' inspectors will ask for it. Texas has no state licence for foundation repair contractors, so there is no licence number to check for any company here. That puts more weight on the paperwork. Ask whether the warranty is lifetime and whether it transfers to the next owner, what it costs to transfer, and whether it covers re-leveling or only the piers themselves. Ask whether a plumbing test is included, since under-slab leaks are common and plumbing work falls under the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Finally, ask whether a City of Houston permit is needed for your job and who will pull it.

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  1. 01

    Best for large slab and drainage jobs

    Olshan Foundation Repair

    4.9(3706 Google reviews)
    Best forSlab foundations and drainage in clay-soil Houston neighborhoods
    In business93 years
    WarrantyAdvertises an available transferable lifetime warranty that stays with the home; durations and exclusions are not published on the site.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Olshan has 4.9 stars from 3,706 Google reviews and a Northwest Houston branch that pairs piering with its own drainage system.

    What we like

    • 3,706 Google reviews at 4.9 stars
    • Several pier types plus PolyLift foam slab lifting
    • Named Houston managers and structural technicians

    Things to consider

    • Reviewers say it costs more than smaller competitors, and warranty terms are not published.
    Key details
    Best for
    Slab foundations and drainage in clay-soil Houston neighborhoods
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    5902 W 34th St
    Years in business
    93 years
    Warranty
    Advertises an available transferable lifetime warranty that stays with the home; durations and exclusions are not published on the site.
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    BBB A+ rating and 2025 BBB Overall Winner
  2. 02

    Best for straightforward pier quotes from a long-running local crew

    Houston Foundation Repair Company LLC

    Best forSlab and pier work from a long-running southwest Houston crew
    In business29 years
    WarrantyLifetime transferable warranty on foundation repair, as advertised on the company site. Ask for the written terms.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Houston Foundation Repair Company LLC has 4.7 stars from 133 Google reviews and nearly three decades of pier work from its Dunlap Street shop.

    What we like

    • Working on Houston slabs since 1997
    • Real crew photos of pier and tunnel work
    • Free estimates and financing

    Things to consider

    • One recent reviewer reports a dispute over a cash payment and warranty paperwork.
    Key details
    Best for
    Slab and pier work from a long-running southwest Houston crew
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    13311 Dunlap St Ste F
    Years in business
    29 years
    Warranty
    Lifetime transferable warranty on foundation repair, as advertised on the company site. Ask for the written terms.
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    BBB business profile
  3. 03

    Best for older pier and beam homes inside the Loop

    All Texas Foundation Repair

    4.8(106 Google reviews)
    Best forOlder pier and beam homes in the Heights and inner loop
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyLifetime transferable warranty and service policy on every project, as stated on the company site.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    All Texas Foundation Repair has 4.8 stars from 106 Google reviews and a long record on Heights and Rice Military houses.

    What we like

    • Same phone number since 1966
    • Employee crews with a supervisor on site
    • Reviewers say it recommends less work, not more

    Things to consider

    • No financing is advertised and the gallery photos are older.
    Key details
    Best for
    Older pier and beam homes in the Heights and inner loop
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    5714 Darling St
    Warranty
    Lifetime transferable warranty and service policy on every project, as stated on the company site.
    Credentials
    Member, Foundation Repair Association
  4. 04

    Best for exterior piling with drainage in one visit

    Dura Pier Foundation Repair - Houston

    4.8(332 Google reviews)
    Best forHouston yards that pool water against a slab
    In business48 years
    WarrantyLifetime transferable warranty on Dura Lock and Dura Lock XD piling installations. No drainage-specific warranty is stated on the website.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Dura Pier has 4.8 stars from 332 Google reviews and a south Houston office on Player Street that pairs piling with yard drainage.

    What we like

    • Dura Lock piling with a lifetime transferable warranty
    • 0% financing through GreenSky
    • Reviewers praise no-pressure inspections

    Things to consider

    • A July 2026 review describes a block and base job done by a third-party crew.
    Key details
    Best for
    Houston yards that pool water against a slab
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    13016 Player St
    Years in business
    48 years
    Warranty
    Lifetime transferable warranty on Dura Lock and Dura Lock XD piling installations. No drainage-specific warranty is stated on the website.
    Financing
    Available
  5. 05

    Best when a plumbing leak may be behind the movement

    Church Foundation Repair

    4.7(88 Google reviews)
    Best forSlab problems tied to under-slab plumbing leaks
    In business36 years
    WarrantyLifetime transferable service agreement that stays with the home, as stated on the company site.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Church Foundation Repair has 4.7 stars from 88 Google reviews and ties pier work to plumbing tests from its Brittmoore Road office.

    What we like

    • Founded in 1990 by Chris Church
    • In-house hydrostatic tests and sewer line repair
    • Lifetime transferable service agreement

    Things to consider

    • One reviewer said an inspection visit was too short.
    Key details
    Best for
    Slab problems tied to under-slab plumbing leaks
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    2121 Brittmoore Rd Ste 5500-A
    Years in business
    36 years
    Warranty
    Lifetime transferable service agreement that stays with the home, as stated on the company site.
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    Member, Greater Houston Builders Association
  6. 06

    Best for family-owned slab leveling with drainage advice

    Duratech Texas Foundation Repair

    4.8(101 Google reviews)
    Best forHouston slab homes where drainage and foundation movement go together
    In business27 years
    WarrantyLifetime transferable warranty on foundation repair work (piers, house leveling, beam reinforcement, block and base). The site states no separate warranty terms for drainage work.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Duratech has 4.8 stars from 101 Google reviews and a Hempstead Road office run by owner Greg Gottwald.

    What we like

    • Family-owned since 1999
    • Owner inspections mentioned in reviews
    • 0% Hearth financing up to 18 months

    Things to consider

    • The site gives few details on pier types, so ask for the plan in writing.
    Key details
    Best for
    Houston slab homes where drainage and foundation movement go together
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    14620 Hempstead Rd F
    Years in business
    27 years
    Warranty
    Lifetime transferable warranty on foundation repair work (piers, house leveling, beam reinforcement, block and base). The site states no separate warranty terms for drainage work.
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    BBB Accredited Business
  7. 07

    Best for budget-minded owners who want a small family crew

    Valued Foundation Repair

    4.9(74 Google reviews)
    Best forBudget-minded homeowners who want a family-owned crew
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyLifetime transferable warranty on foundation repair, as stated on the company site.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Valued Foundation Repair has 4.9 stars from 74 Google reviews and a family-owned southwest Houston crew with real job photos.

    What we like

    • 4.9 stars with a willingness to monitor before repairing
    • Grade beams and tunnel work in house
    • Open Saturday mornings

    Things to consider

    • Smallest review base on the list and no founding year on the site.
    Key details
    Best for
    Budget-minded homeowners who want a family-owned crew
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    14329 Cheryl
    Warranty
    Lifetime transferable warranty on foundation repair, as stated on the company site.
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    Member, Greater Houston Builders Association

Side by Side

Compare the top foundation contractors in Houston

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 7 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01Olshan Foundation RepairSlab foundations and drainage in clay-soil Houston neighborhoodsHouston4.9(3706)Not listedView
02Houston Foundation Repair Company LLCSlab and pier work from a long-running southwest Houston crewHoustonNot listedNot listedView
03All Texas Foundation RepairOlder pier and beam homes in the Heights and inner loopHouston4.8(106)Not listedView
04Dura Pier Foundation Repair - HoustonHouston yards that pool water against a slabHouston4.8(332)Not listedView
05Church Foundation RepairSlab problems tied to under-slab plumbing leaksHouston4.7(88)Not listedView
06Duratech Texas Foundation RepairHouston slab homes where drainage and foundation movement go togetherHouston4.8(101)Not listedView
07Valued Foundation RepairBudget-minded homeowners who want a family-owned crewHouston4.9(74)Not listedView

Coverage

Foundation repair companies serving Houston and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Texas and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

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Nearby rankings

Service coverage across Houston. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best foundation contractors in Houston

We searched Google Maps on November 11, 2026 for foundation repair in Houston, TX, plus foundation repair contractor, slab repair, house leveling and neighborhood searches, and kept companies in the order Google showed them. Every company has a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 50 reviews, is open, and has a street address inside Houston city limits checked against the US Census geocoder and Harris County Appraisal District land use records (no homes, virtual offices or mailbox suites). We read each company's website and recent reviews. Google's photo service was unavailable on the day we checked, so all photos come from the companies' own websites. Groundworks, Baird, Atlas, Leon and Structured Foundation Repairs were left out because their offices sit in unincorporated Harris County, and several others because of home or virtual office addresses. No company paid to be listed.

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Hiring

How to choose a foundation contractor in Houston

  1. Verify insurance and credentials

    Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm registration or licensing with the authority that issues it, not with the company.

  2. Ask for a written estimate

    Scope, materials, removal, disposal and who pulls the permit should all be named on the page rather than agreed on the doorstep.

  3. Compare multiple quotes

    Two or three bids on the same scope. A number far below the others usually means something has been left out of it.

  4. Understand the warranty

    Separate the manufacturer's warranty on materials from the company's own warranty on the work, and get both in writing.

  5. Ask who performs the work

    Find out whether the crew are employees or subcontractors, and who supervises them on the day.

  6. Check recent local projects

    Ask for addresses or photographs of comparable jobs finished nearby in the last year or two.

  7. Avoid high-pressure sales

    A discount that expires today, or a knock on the door after a storm, is a reason to slow down rather than sign.

  8. Get everything in writing

    Change orders, timeline and payment schedule included, before the first payment changes hands.

Questions to ask before hiring

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Red flags

  • No verifiable local business address or registration
  • Pressure to sign on the first visit
  • A demand for full payment up front
  • An offer to cover or waive your insurance deductible
  • Refusal to put warranty terms in writing
  • A quote that will not itemize scope

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FAQ

Foundation repair companies in Houston FAQs

How do I check a foundation repair company's licence in Houston?

Texas does not license foundation repair contractors, so there is no state number to look up. Check the structural engineer instead: the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors has a public lookup for licensed engineers. Ask the company for proof of liability insurance, ask who holds the plumbing licence if any plumbing work is involved, and ask whether a City of Houston permit is needed and who will pull it.

What warranty should I expect on foundation repair in Houston?

Most Houston foundation companies offer a lifetime warranty on the piers they install, and many make it transferable to the next owner. Read the terms before you sign: some cover only the piers, some include free re-leveling, and some charge a fee to transfer. Every company on this list advertises a lifetime transferable warranty or service agreement, so ask each one for the written document.

Why do so many Houston homes need foundation repair?

Houston is built largely on expansive clay that swells when it gets wet and shrinks in dry spells, so slabs move up and down with the seasons. Trees near the house, poor drainage and leaking pipes under the slab add to the movement. Keeping soil moisture steady around the foundation and sending gutter water away from the house can slow it, but once cracks keep growing, piers are the usual fix.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
November 2026
Last reviewed
November 2026
Companies evaluated
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