Guides
Foundation guides for Collin County homeowners
Permits, insurance, selling a house, watering and when to call an engineer, with the rules and figures sourced.
Work is done by independent local contractors. Pricing and availability are set by the contractor serving your area.
- Slab and pier-and-beam homes
- McKinney, Allen, Frisco and Plano
- Every figure sourced
Permits by cityEach city's permit rule, engineer letter and published fee.Insurance and foundationsWhat Texas policies exclude, the plumbing-leak exception and endorsements.Selling with foundation problemsThe seller's disclosure, buyer inspections, FHA rules and repair records.Watering your foundationSoaker hose placement, how much water, and each city's rules.Best time of year for repairWhy repairs happen year-round, and when timing does matter.Do I need an engineer?When the city requires one, when to hire your own, and what it costs.Pier types comparedHow each pier type holds, what it costs, and what matters more.
Schedule a foundation inspection
Call to schedule, or send a request. The foundation contractor serving your area confirms a time to inspect.
Call to Schedule an Inspection(972) 382-9048Work is done by independent local contractors. Pricing and availability are set by the contractor serving your area.
- Call or request an inspection.
- A local foundation contractor confirms a time.
- They inspect, measure and explain what they find.
- You get a written repair plan and price before any work starts.