Foundation repair in Houston: what 210 Google reviews say
We read 210 recent Google reviews of the ten most-reviewed foundation repair companies in Houston: 20 per company, and 30 for Olshan. Below is what homeowners report about timing, price, inspections and the problems that come up. Each point names the company it came from, so you can check it on Google yourself.
How long the work takes
Jobs with only outside piers usually took a day or two. Tunneling under the house to reach interior piers added days, and so did plumbing repairs found along the way.
| Company | What reviewers reported |
|---|---|
| Allied | 11 to 21 piers in one day. A plumbing reroute took 3 days. |
| Olshan | 1 day for an interior cable lock repair. About a week for a large older two-story home. |
| Dura Pier | 7 to 14 piers over 2 days. |
| Two Brothers | 18 piers in 3 days. |
| Star Techn | 3 to 4 days, including one job with 37 piers over four days. |
| Atlas | 5 days for a tunneling job: 2 days digging, 2 days of piers, 1 day backfilling. |
| Cutting Edge | About a day and a half. About two weeks for 67 piers plus a plumbing reroute. |
What reviewers say about price
Few reviewers give dollar figures. They compare quotes instead. Reviewers of Allied, Two Brothers and Star Techn say those companies came in below other bids for similar work, and one Star Techn reviewer says two other companies quoted two to three times more. Olshan and Cutting Edge reviewers say those companies were not the cheapest but they chose them anyway. One Groundworks reviewer calls their project expensive.
For typical price ranges by repair type, see our cost guide.
Many inspections end with "no repair needed"
A free inspection is also a sales visit, yet plenty of Houston reviewers were told to leave their foundation alone. At least six Atlas reviewers and six Leon reviewers say the inspector found no repair was needed. Three Two Brothers reviewers and two Olshan reviewers say the same. One Leon customer's growing crack turned out to be a badly laid floor tile.
If one company says your house needs 20 piers and another says it needs none, that gap is worth an independent engineer's opinion. Our inspection guide explains when to pay for one.
The City of Houston permit
The Houston Permitting Center lists foundation repair as permitted work. For a slab-on-grade house, you submit foundation plans and details from a Texas-licensed engineer showing the location, number and type of piers. The permit has to stay on site where it can be seen from the street.
- Engineer's planA Texas-licensed engineer draws where the piers go, how many and what type.
- Permit issuedThe permit is paid for before work starts and posted facing the street.
- Pre-construction inspectionThe city checks the site before the repair.
- RepairThe crew installs the piers and lifts the house.
- Final inspectionThe city signs off on the finished work.
That last step can be the slowest part. One Allied reviewer says the work took a day and the wait for the City of Houston inspection took longer.
Plumbing leaks change the job
Under-slab plumbing comes up again and again in these reviews. Allied, Olshan, Atlas, Star Techn and Cutting Edge reviewers all mention leak tests, repiping or sewer repairs done along with the foundation. A Cutting Edge reviewer says nobody had suggested a plumbing inspection through two earlier repairs by another company, and the inspection found leaks under the house. An Allied reviewer advises asking for the plumbing test before the tunnels are filled back in, because digging them out again cost extra.
Our insurance guide covers when a leak can make foundation damage a covered claim.
Before you sign
- A drawing of the piersEvery quote should mark each pier on a plan of your house. Different counts mean different diagnoses.
- Tunnels or breakoutsInterior piers mean tunneling under the slab or cutting through floors. Ask which, and who patches it.
- Plumbing test before and afterAsk whether it is included, and ask for it before tunnels are filled in.
- Engineer and permitWho draws the engineer's plan the city needs, and who pays for it.
- Warranty termsWhether it transfers to a buyer, and whether a plumbing leak voids it.
- Your yardWhat happens to shrubs, sprinklers and patios near the piers.
See the ten companies. Ratings, what reviewers mention most, and a quick way to send an enquiry.
Top 10 foundation repair companies in HoustonGuides for other cities: Dallas · Fort Worth · Austin
Common questions
How long does foundation repair take in Houston?
In the reviews we read, outside-only jobs took a day or two. Jobs with tunneling under the house took three to five days, and one with 67 piers and new plumbing took about two weeks.
Is a free foundation inspection worth it?
Often, yes. Several Houston reviewers of Atlas, Leon, Two Brothers and Olshan say the free inspection found no repair was needed. If quotes disagree a lot, pay for an independent engineer.
Do I need a permit for foundation repair in Houston?
Yes. The Houston Permitting Center lists foundation repair as permitted work. For a slab-on-grade house you submit foundation plans and details from a Texas-licensed engineer showing where the piers go, how many and what type. The city inspects before work starts and again at the end.
Sources
- Houston Permitting Center, Foundation repair
- Google reviews for each company, read in Google's "most relevant" order on 14 and 15 October 2026
Checked 2026-10-15.