General information only
Everything on Foundation Repair Texas is published for general educational and informational purposes. It describes how foundation problems, repair methods, costs, insurance, financing, and contractors generally work — it does not, and cannot, describe what is true for your particular property. Every home, soil profile, and foundation is different.
This is not professional advice
Nothing on this site is professional engineering, structural, geotechnical, legal, tax, insurance, or financial advice, and reading it does not create any professional or client relationship between you and Foundation Repair Texas or Known By One LLC. For a decision about your own foundation, money, or legal situation, consult a licensed professional who can evaluate your specific facts — most importantly, an independent licensed structural or geotechnical engineer.
What “cited against engineering standards” means
Our pages cite published engineering and industry standards — for example ACI, ICC-ES, the International Residential Code, the ASCE Texas Section guidelines, USDA-NRCS, EPA, and the Insurance Information Institute — and we work hard to represent them accurately. That phrase means our content is cited against those standards. It does not mean a licensed Professional Engineer has reviewed, approved, or sealed this content. Foundation Repair Texas is not a licensed engineering firm, and a citation is not an engineering opinion about your home.
Always confirm with a licensed professional
Foundation issues can affect the safety and value of your home, and some situations are urgent. If you suspect a problem, do not rely on this site as your diagnosis — have an independent licensed engineer evaluate it. Treat any DIY guidance conservatively; structural work, slab-leak repair, and anything beyond cosmetic crack sealing belong to licensed professionals.
No warranty of accuracy
This content is provided “as is.” While we strive for accuracy, we make no representation or warranty that it is complete, current, or error-free. Standards, codes, prices, rates, programs, insurance terms, and company details all change over time, and some figures are estimates or ranges drawn from third-party sources. Verify anything you intend to rely on with the primary source or a qualified professional.
Costs and estimates
All cost and pricing information is a general estimate that varies widely by region, soil, access, scope, and the individual contractor. Use it for orientation only, and get written, itemized quotes for your project.
References to companies, products, and programs
We reference foundation-repair companies, products, lenders, insurers, and assistance programs only to inform homeowners. Those references are factual and neutral, not endorsements or recommendations, and we are not affiliated with the companies we describe. Company facts come from third-party and company-published sources, shift over time, and should be verified directly with the company or agency. Foundation Repair Texas does not currently receive compensation for the companies it describes; if that changes, we will disclose it.
We are an independent guide, not a contractor
Foundation Repair Texas does not perform foundation repairs, inspections, or engineering, and we do not diagnose your foundation. Where we offer to “match” you with a specialist, we are referring you to an independent third-party contractor. We do not control, employ, supervise, or guarantee any such contractor or their work — always vet them yourself and rely on your own independent engineer’s assessment.
Your decisions are your own
Any action you take based on this site is at your own risk and responsibility. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Known By One LLC is not liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on this content. See our Terms of Use for the full terms that govern your use of this site.