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Cracks in the brick? Doors that won't close? Get your foundation checked.

Tarrant County's clay soil swells when it's wet and shrinks in a drought, and your slab moves with it. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll set up a free inspection with a local foundation repair specialist.

Foundation repair permits filed in Fort Worth in 2025: 835; Foundation repair permits filed in Fort Worth in 2025
Increase in Fort Worth foundation repairs since 2019: +93%; Increase in Fort Worth foundation repairs since 2019
Median permitted repair job in Fort Worth: $9,022; Median permitted repair job in Fort Worth
Busiest months, after summer drought opens the cracks: Oct–Dec; Busiest months, after summer drought opens the cracks

Source: City of Fort Worth open permit data, residential foundation repair permits 2019–2026.

Signs your foundation is moving

One sign on its own can be normal settling. Two or more, especially after a dry summer, are worth an inspection.

Stair-step cracks in exterior brick
Doors that stick or won't latch
Windows that are hard to open
Cracks running from the corners of doors and windows
Gaps above baseboards or along crown molding
Floors that slope or feel bouncy
A garage door that no longer meets the floor evenly
Cracks in the slab or tile floors

Foundation services across Tarrant County

Slab foundation repair

Pressed concrete or steel piers driven to stable soil to lift and support a settling slab.

Pier & beam repair

Re-shimming, new pad-and-block supports and beam replacement for older crawl-space homes.

Foundation inspection

Elevation readings and a plain-English report, useful before you buy or sell.

Drainage & French drains

Moving water away from the slab so the soil under it stays more consistent.

Root barriers

Keeps thirsty tree roots from drying out the soil under your foundation.

How it works

Step 1
Tell us what you're seeing
Fill out the short form. It takes under a minute, and photos aren't required.
Step 2
Free inspection and written estimate
A local foundation specialist measures your slab or pier-and-beam foundation and explains what's moving and why.
Step 3
Repair, permit and engineer's letter
Fort Worth and most Tarrant cities require a permit and an engineered plan for foundation work. Your contractor handles both.

Foundation repair guides

Common questions

How much does foundation repair cost in Fort Worth?

The median permitted foundation repair in Fort Worth since January 2025 cost $9,022, and the average was $11,372. Jobs with 1–6 piers had a median of $5,324, and jobs with 21 or more piers $19,000. The median works out to about $836 per pier.

Do I need a permit for foundation repair?

In Fort Worth, yes. Every residential foundation repair needs a building permit and an engineered plan. Arlington and most other Tarrant County cities also require permits. A reputable contractor pulls the permit for you.

Pressed concrete piers or steel piers?

Pressed concrete piers are the most common choice for DFW slabs and cost less per pier. Steel piers can be driven deeper and cost more. The right choice depends on your soil and how much the house has moved, which is what the inspection tells you.

Does homeowners insurance cover foundation repair?

Usually not when the cause is soil movement, settling or drought, which covers most Tarrant County cases. Some policies cover damage from a sudden plumbing leak under the slab. Check your policy or ask your agent.

How long does a repair take?

Most slab pier jobs take one to three days once the permit is approved. Pier-and-beam re-shims are often done in a day.

Areas we serve

Fort Worth
Arlington
Mansfield
North Richland Hills
Keller
Grapevine
Bedford
Euless
Hurst
Haltom City
Colleyville
Southlake
Benbrook
Saginaw
Watauga
Crowley

Free foundation inspection