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What My Clients Say

Hi Jim,
I had two estimates before I called you. One said that I needed 6 piers and the other said that I needed 32. I am very thankful that you were there to help me make the right choices.
Mary · Houston, TX

Hi,
Many thanks, you helped me to understand that there are always options. The Foundation Repair representatives I talked to only offered one option, foundation repair. I liked one of the options you suggested better.
Reynaldo · Pasadena, TX

Your representative was Professional, knowledgeable and courteous He inspected my home and explained my options to me. I would recommend your service and your company to anyone who is considering foundation repair.
Roger · Houston, TX

A quick note of thanks, we were very fortunate that we found you.
Ross · Kingwood, TX

Thank you so much for your help. My wife and I did not know what to do. You explained what our problem was in simple terms that we could understand. Before talking to you we had no idea what we should do. You saved us a bundle.
Nguyen · Plano, TX

Jim,
Thanks for your help with everything. Your explanation about warranty loopholes was a real eye opener. Thanks to you I was able to sort through the Scam Artists to find the right company to do my repairs.
Roberta · Tomball, TX

Has your foundation repair salesperson left you with more questions than answers?

You Are Not Alone

If you are like most folks, you are probably getting more and more confused with each foundation repair estimate you receive. What you really need are some Straight Answers to all of your questions.

It is my job to help you sort through the Lies, Half-Truths and downright BS that some of the foundation repair salespeople will have you believe.

Some of the most important questions you need answered are:

Will your slab's original elevations be restored? The answer is NO, it is not possible. The best that you can hope for is to stop the movement.

How much damage do you really have and what are the steps you need to take to correct the problem at the minimum cost? Costly repairs are not the only or the safest option.

What can be done to prevent further damage and arrest the movement? Are costly repairs your only option? Your must know the answer to this question or you will will end up facing the problem again.

How do you make sure that your repair is done correctly and at a fair price? You need expert advise.

How do you cut to the chase and figure out exactly what all of the exclusions in the repair company's "Lifetime Warranty" means? Is it even worth the paper it is written on? Again you need the advise of an expert.

What Are The Advantages and Disadvantages of...

Concrete Piers?
Pressed Piers?
Bell Bottom Piers?
Helical Piers?
Slab-Jacking?
Mud-Jacking?
Foam Injection?

To find answers and more you can check out my articles index.

The Most Important Question Of All

Why has your foundation repair salesperson not completely answered these and all of your other questions?

There are a number of reasons, not the least of which is the fact that a foundation salesperson is really no different than a car salesperson, he/she will not make any money if if you do not buy something.

Completely answering all of your questions might lead you to the conclusion that you do not need all of the repairs, or maybe that you do not need them at all. Many of the salespeople act like withholding information is not the same thing as lying.

It is estimated that in the Houston and surrounding areas there are over 150 foundation repair companies competing for your business. Many will tell you just about anything sell you a costly repair job. The situation is the same in most other Texas cities.

I am not saying that all foundation salespeople are the same, some are very honest and knowledgeable. The problem is that if you do not have experience in this area it is extremely difficult, if not impossible to know who you can trust. This is exactly why you need an expert to advise you, someone who will make sure that you do not get ripped off.

Most foundation salespeople work on a commission, even the honest ones and the more repairs they sell the higher their commissions will be.

Another reason could be that the salesperson giving you your estimate simply does not have enough knowledge because of improper training and limited experience.

There is a very high turn over rate in foundation salespeople and many are never properly trained. Some companies even depend on a high turnover rate as one of their lead sources.

The way it works is that the new sales person is encouraged to contact anyone he/she knows, family, friends etc. When they run out of leads the commissions end and they move on leaving the next person in line to take their place and the process continues.

Many companies proudly advertise the length of time they have been in the business. It is much more important to know the length of time that the salesperson who is doing your estimate has been in the business and how long the crew that will work on your home has been in the business.

You could end up with a 40 year old company who sends out a new inexperienced salesperson to do your estimate and then send a crew that has only been doing foundation repair for a month or two. Not an ideal situation...

Who Needs A Foundation Repair Consultant?

Homeowners - Are you spending too much on repairs you don't need?
Homebuyers - Do you know what you are getting into?
Realtors - Do you want to risk losing the sale?
Investors - Are you making a profitable investment?

Please browse around my website. There are many articles on various topics, to help you to better understand foundation repair and some of the alternatives that might be safer and much less expensive.

Before you spent thousands of dollars on repairs that you do not need, repairs that may do further damage to your home you should obtain a non-biased opinion from an expert. I can help, check out my Services Page.

I hope you find this site useful and I wish you all the best. I am here if you decide you need help. Contact Me via my web form or call me at 713-826-5035. I will do my best to answer any questions you have.