Foundation Repair in Houston & the Gulf Coast, TX
From the Heights, Montrose and Bellaire to Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, The Woodlands, Spring, Baytown and Beaumont.
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Local know-how
Why foundations move in Houston
Greater Houston is built largely on the Beaumont Formation, a thick layer of clay that locals call “gumbo.” It swells when saturated by Gulf Coast rain and shrinks during hot, dry spells. Because the land is so flat, water also tends to sit against foundations after storms instead of draining away.
Parts of the region have also experienced ground subsidence tied to past groundwater pumping, which is why the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District regulates groundwater use. Combined with shifting clay, that makes slab movement a common issue across Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery Counties.
Most Houston-area homes sit on concrete slabs, while older homes in the Heights and other inner-loop neighborhoods are often pier-and-beam. Local contractors typically use pressed concrete or steel piers for slabs and re-shimming or new supports for pier-and-beam homes, often together with better drainage.
How it works
Get help in three simple steps
Just call and talk to a real person – no forms, no waiting.
- Call usTell a specialist what you are seeing – cracks, sloping floors, sticking doors, a bowing wall – and where you live.
- Get matchedYou are connected with an independent, local foundation repair contractor who serves your ZIP code.
- Get it fixedThe contractor inspects your home, explains the repair options and gives you a price. You decide – no obligation.
Services
Foundation repair services in Houston
Foundation Repair
Cracks, settling, sloping floors or sticking doors.
Learn more →Slab Foundation Repair
Cracked or settling concrete slab? Get connected with a local contractor for slab leveling, piering and slab leak related repairs.
Learn more →Pier & Beam Repair
Sagging, bouncy or sloping floors over a crawl space? Get connected with a local contractor for re-shimming, new supports and beam repair.
Learn more →Foundation Piering
Steel push piers, helical piers and pressed concrete piers that support a settling house on stable soil.
Learn more →Bowing Wall Repair
Horizontal cracks or basement walls bowing inward? Get connected with a local contractor for wall anchors, steel braces and carbon-fiber straps.
Learn more →Foundation Crack Repair
Cracks in your foundation, basement wall or slab? Get connected with a local contractor to find out which cracks matter and seal them properly.
Learn more →Service area
Communities we serve in Houston
Partner contractors take calls from homeowners across the Houston area, including:
- Bellaire
- Conroe
- Cypress
- Houston
- Katy
- League City
- Missouri City
- Montgomery
- Richmond
- Spring
- Spurger
- Stafford
- Sugar Land
- Tomball
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FAQ
Foundation Repair in Houston
Nearby service areas:
- Foundation Repair Dallas & Collin County, TX
- Foundation Repair Fort Worth & Tarrant County, TX
- Foundation Repair San Antonio & New Braunfels, TX
- Foundation Repair Austin & Central Texas, TX
- Foundation Repair Waco, Killeen & Temple, TX
- Foundation Repair Corpus Christi & the Coastal Bend, TX
- Foundation Repair Rio Grande Valley, TX
How much does foundation repair cost in Houston?
It depends on the foundation type and how far it has moved. Crack repairs often cost a few hundred dollars, piers are usually priced per pier (commonly about $1,000–$3,000 each) and many homes need several. Pressed concrete piers are common on Houston slabs and are usually priced per pier. The contractor you are connected with gives you an exact price after inspecting your home.
What is “gumbo” soil?
It is the local name for the dense, expansive clay under much of Houston. It swells when wet and shrinks when dry, which puts constant stress on slab foundations.
Can a plumbing leak cause foundation problems?
Yes. A leak under a slab can soften or wash out the soil below it. If you notice unexplained high water bills along with new cracks, mention it when you call.
Foundation problems in Houston?
Get connected with a local foundation contractor who knows the soil in your area.
- Independent, local foundation contractors
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