Foundation evaluations follow three defined levels of investigation. Level B is our standard — here’s how the levels compare.
Our foundation evaluations are conducted in general accordance with the protocols prescribed in the
Guidelines for the Evaluation and Repair of Residential Foundations (Version 3, adopted March 2022, Texas Section of American Society of Civil Engineers)
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Level A • Visual Screening • $
First Impressions
- Availability: By request — not offered on the online scheduler.
- Best for: Routine maintenance checks, or deciding whether more investigation is needed.
- Deliverable: Report of First Impressions based on levels of observable distress.
- Limits: No elevation measurements or analysis. May not capture true foundation condition (especially if cosmetic repairs have been made). Insufficient to evaluate foundation performance or inform repair planning.
Level B • Performance Analysis • $$
The Engineering Standard
- Availability: Our standard evaluation — the one offered on the online scheduler.
- Best for: Buying, selling, or repair decisions.
- Deliverable: Report with Foundation Performance Opinion (backed by analysis) and Recommendations.
- Limits: Additional invasive investigations (e.g. soil borings, material testing, plumbing test, etc.) may be necessary if more definitive failure mechanism determination is required.
Level C • Invasive Analysis • $$$$+
The Litigation Standard
- Availability: By request — every Level C begins with a Level B, which determines what additional testing, if any, is warranted.
- Best for: Lawsuits, complex insurance claims, or high-uncertainty cases.
- Deliverable: Everything in Level B + additional testing as appropriate (often intrusive): soil sampling/testing, plumbing testing, material testing, and specialty surveys.
A Level B evaluation is our standard offering and what most homes need — it is the only service listed on the online scheduler. Level A and Level C evaluations are available by request, and every Level C begins with a Level B, which determines what additional invasive or testing services, if any, would actually help.
