CenTex Foundation Repair

Austin, San Antonio, Waco

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  • Foundation Repair
    • Inspections
    • What type do you have?
    • Concrete Slab Foundation Repair
    • Pier and Beam Foundation Repair
    • Warranty
    • FAQs
    • Schedule Now
  • About Us
    • Meet the Team
    • Locations/Service Area
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    • Careers
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  • Free Evaluation
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    • Austin (512) 444-5438
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    • Is your home in a problematic area? Just type in your address to see

Foundation Repair FAQs

Foundation Repair

FAQ's

Why do you ask the age of my home?

If your home is less than ten (10) years old, the foundation should still be covered by the builder’s warranty.  Your first call should be to your builder to evaluate the foundation.

What if my house has already had work done by another foundation company?

You should contact the foundation repair company that did the work to determine the following:

  • Are they still in business?
  • Does the work completed still have a warranty?
  • Are they willing to come look at it?

If the answer is no to any or all of these questions then you should consult with another foundation repair company about your concerns.  But be prepared.  We will have to evaluate it as if it had never been repaired before because we don’t know the piering type, where piers are installed or if they leveled it or not.  It’s a clean slate when we look at it.



Can you fix the cracks on the side of my foundation?

No. These are cosmetic and not structural. The official term is spalding. Sometimes at the corners a portion of the concrete may fall off. Often, cracks occur in the concrete lathe or finishing coat around the perimeter of the home.  These are surface cracks. Best to call someone that does concrete flatwork or finish out to address these concerns.

I see a piece of rebar or cable sticking out of my foundation. How do you fix this?

It’s merely cosmetic and most of the time it is just an area surrounding the end of a post-tension cable that runs thru the slab. It will look rusted sometimes as well. It really doesn’t require repair, but if it’s visually concerning, best to call someone that does concrete flatwork or finish out to address this concern.

Can you work on patio slabs or driveways?

No. Our piering method requires significant weight from a structure atop of concrete to install them.  Flatwork such as patio slabs or driveways are too light for pier installation to correct.  You have one of two options.  Breakout and repour them.  Typically the least expensive option.  There are also several concrete raising companies that can inject a mixture to level-out sidewalks and or driveways if there is deflection between the sections.

I see water coming into my home from the foundation. What should I do?

First, call a plumbing company and have them perform a test on the incoming water lines from the city and a drain line test. This test is merely a pass or fail outcome. Cost for this varies from company to company but is usually around $400-$700. If a leak is found, additional tests at additional cost are required to locate the leak(s). If no leaks are found you may want to monitor it to see if it occurs during or after heavy rainfall. If it does, the drainage around your home may need to be corrected by a landscaping company.

My house is in a floodplain. Can you raise it?

If it’s a pier and beam foundation with an existing crawl space, we can raise it.  However, if it is a slab we cannot.  Typically a Structural Engineer is retained by the homeowner to determine the height necessary and technical specifications of supporting piers.

I have a pier and beam foundation and was told that my crawlspace needs to be waterproofed. Can you help with that?

No.

The skirting on my pier and beam foundation is cracking and needs to be repaired. Is this something you can help with?

No. Best to find someone who specializes in “stucco underpinning”. A simple Google search and a couple phone calls and you should be able to find someone to help you with this.

Does CenTex employ in-house structural engineers?

No. It would be a conflict of interest to do so. Third party engineers have to evaluate our work for our permits.

Do you need to come inside the home?

Yes. We will need to look at inside cosmetic damage resulting from foundation movement and to take floor elevation readings to determine the level or out-of-level condition of the foundation.

Will I need to move anything for the foundation specialist when they come out?

Typically not. A handful of floor elevation readings will need to be taken inside the home. It’s important that we have access to exterior walls of the home as well some interior locations. Typical furniture arrangements and a bit of clutter does not hinder our ability to get what we need.

Will the foundation specialist need to come in all the rooms?

Yes.

If my house doesn’t need any work, will you write a report that I can give to potential buyers?

No. We don’t write or issue formal reports. Our inspections are free. If you want a report to represent your homes’ condition it’s best to hire a Structural Engineer to evaluate the foundation and formally report their findings.

Austin Office

CenTex Foundation Repair Austin
1120 E 52nd St
Austin, TX 78723

Phone: (512) 444-5438

Waco Office

CenTex Foundation Repair Waco
710 S Robinson Dr
Waco, TX 76706

Phone: (254) 863-5438

Locations We Serve

Austin TX
Waco TX
Temple TX
Georgetown TX
Round Rock TX
Killeen TX
Liberty Hill TX
Dripping Springs TX
Wimberley TX
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Bastrop TX
Pflugerville TX
Lockhart TX
Del Valle TX
Kyle TX
Buda TX
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Belton TX
Taylor TX
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