Independent Foundation Evaluations: The Truth Before You Pay for Repairs

Independent foundation evaluations to ASCE standards, from pre-purchase checks to second opinions and post-repair reviews, so you know what your home really needs before paying for repairs.


Based in Kingwood


Aerospace Background

To ASCE Standards


3,000+ Evaluations


Truly Independent

about us

After 23 years as an aerospace engineer, our founder got bored, started doing real estate inspections and spotted a niche few people were serving well: foundation inspections done to engineering standards. We built the company around that gap, offering independent foundation evaluations to ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) standards for homeowners, buyers, sellers and property owners. At Firm Foundation Independent Evaluations, we do not sell or perform foundation repair, so we have no reason to find a problem that is not there, and that matters when so many quoted repairs turn out to be unnecessary. With more than 3,000 evaluations and real estate inspections completed across the Houston area, we have seen how local foundations settle, crack and shift, and we know what is normal and what needs attention. Call us before you sign a repair contract, and you will get a straight answer about your foundation from someone whose only stake is getting it right.

WHAT WE ARE BEST AT

OUR SERVICES

Independent Foundation Evaluations

An independent foundation evaluation to ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) standards that looks at how your foundation is really performing, giving you an unbiased answer before anyone quotes a repair.

A second, independent look at a foundation company's findings and repair proposal that confirms or challenges the diagnosis, so you never pay for work your home does not need.

Foundation evaluations for buyers, sellers and realtors during a real estate transaction, with same-day report submittal that keeps the deal on schedule.

Post-Repair Foundation Evaluations

An independent review of foundation work already performed that checks whether the repair did its job and tells you where the house stands now.

Independent foundation evaluations for commercial buildings and investment properties that give owners and buyers a straight read on structural movement before big spending decisions.

Foundation certifications for mobile and manufactured homes bought with FHA loans, helping buyers and lenders clear a required step in the loan process.

our process

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Our process is simple and only contains a few simple steps

  1. 01

    Call or Text

    Tell us about the property, the cracks you have noticed or the repair quote you received.

  2. 02

    Schedule

    Pick a weekday or Saturday time that fits around work, a showing or a closing.

  3. 03

    Evaluation

    We look over the foundation inside and out for signs of movement, settling and stress.

  4. 04

    Your Report

    You get a clear report on what we found and what it means for the property.

  5. 05

    Next Steps

    Use the findings to negotiate, close, or decide whether repair work is needed at all.

  1. 01

    Call or Text

    Tell us about the property, the cracks you have noticed or the repair quote you received.

  2. 02

    Schedule

    Pick a weekday or Saturday time that fits around work, a showing or a closing.

  3. 03

    Evaluation

    We look over the foundation inside and out for signs of movement, settling and stress.

  4. 04

    Your Report

    You get a clear report on what we found and what it means for the property.

  5. 05

    Next Steps

    Use the findings to negotiate, close, or decide whether repair work is needed at all.

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frequently asked questions

Are cracks in my slab or walls a sign of foundation failure?

Not always. Hairline cracks are common in concrete and drywall as materials cure and settle, while wider cracks, stair-step cracks in brick, sloping floors and doors that stick can point to real movement. An evaluation tells you which kind you are looking at before you spend money on a fix.

Why get an independent evaluation instead of asking a foundation repair company?

A repair company earns its money from the repairs it recommends, which can shape what it finds. Firm Foundation Independent Evaluations does not sell or perform foundation repair, and every evaluation follows ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) standards, so the only goal is an accurate answer.

Should I get a foundation evaluation before buying a home?

A general home inspection may flag signs of foundation trouble, but a dedicated evaluation takes a closer look at how the structure is actually performing. We work with buyers, sellers and realtors so foundation questions are answered before they hold up a deal.

Why do so many Houston-area homes have foundation movement?

Much of the region sits on clay soils that swell when wet and shrink during dry spells, and that cycle can push and pull on a slab over time. Some movement is normal, and after more than 3,000 evaluations and real estate inspections, we know what typical settling looks like and what needs attention.

When can you come out to evaluate my foundation?

We schedule evaluations Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening and weekend slots make it easier to meet us at the property without taking time off work.

proudly servinG these areas

  • Kingwood

  • Atascocita

  • Spring

  • Katy

  • Sugar Land

  • Houston

  • Conroe

  • New Caney

  • Porter

  • The Woodlands

  • Kingwood

  • Atascocita

  • Spring

  • Katy

  • Sugar Land

  • Houston

  • Conroe

  • New Caney

  • Porter

  • The Woodlands

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