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Built for the difficult repairs
We are not set up for small patch jobs, and we will say so when that is all a home needs. Our residential crews are built for large, complicated, and high-value repairs where an engineered plan matters.
Complex structural movement
Multiple symptoms at once. Cracking, sloping floors, and separation that point to structural movement rather than one settled corner.
Large and custom homes
Custom homes, large slabs, pier and beam estates, and properties where the repair plan has to respect finishes and landscaping.
Large retaining walls
Failing or leaning walls that hold real load, repaired with tieback anchors or rebuilt structurally.
Builder repairs
Warranty and construction-defect repairs performed for builders. Specialized projects that call for specialized crews.
The jobs others refer out
Repairs that need engineering, custom pier plans, or equipment most residential foundation companies do not carry.
House lifting & concrete leveling
Polyurethane lifting for settled slabs, driveways, and pool decks, and structural lifts to recover elevation.
Signs worth an inspection
Symptoms are indicators, not a diagnosis. A free engineer-led inspection determines whether the cause is foundation movement, drainage, or normal seasonal activity, and whether any repair is warranted at all.
Cracks in brick or drywall
Stair-step cracks in brick, cracks above door frames, or cracks that keep returning after patching.
Sloping or bouncy floors
A slope you can feel walking across a room, or pier and beam floors that give underfoot.
Doors and windows sticking
Frames racking out of square as the foundation moves seasonally.
Gaps at trim and ceilings
Separation where walls meet crown molding, cabinets pulling from walls.
Sunken exterior concrete
Driveways, walkways, patios, and pool decks that have settled below grade.
Plumbing and moisture changes
Recurring leaks or moisture under the slab. An inspection sorts cause from effect.
Three steps to a clear quote
Free On-Site Assessment
An engineer-led team inspects the structure and soil. An inspection determines the cause before anything is recommended.
Engineered Plan & Documented Quote
You will receive an engineered plan from one of our foundation experts, including a quote for the repairs.
Turn-Key Repairs
Our own crews self-perform the full scope on schedule, and we verify the work before we leave the site.
Foundation Pier Systems
We match the system to the soil and the structure, not the other way around. All five installed by our own engineer-supervised crews.
Concrete Pressed Piers
Proven stability for slab foundations.
Steel Piers
High-grade steel driven to load-bearing strata.
Helical Piers
Screw-in steel piers, fast and low-disturbance.
Drilled Piers
Deep cast-in-place piers for heavy structures.
Hybrid Piers
A blend of strength, depth, and cost control.
Sometimes the right answer is "you don't need a repair."
Foundation repair is stressful because homeowners rarely know who to trust. Here, the person who inspects your home is an engineer, not a commissioned salesperson. The recommendation is based on what the structure and soil are actually doing.
If seasonal movement is all we find, we will tell you what to watch and send you on your way. If repair is warranted, you get an engineered plan and a written quote within one business day.
Book a free inspectionCardinal performs this work across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and the Houston area.
Residential repair FAQ
It depends on what the inspection finds. Pier count, pier type, depth, and access drive the price. You get a written quote within one business day of the inspection, and financing is available.
Most residential repairs run from a few days to about a week on site, depending on pier count and access. The quote includes a schedule.
Slab repairs work from the exterior where possible. Pier and beam work uses crawl-space access. Interior piers, when required, are cut, installed, and patched with the slab restored.
The plan accounts for finishes, hardscape, and plantings before work starts, and the site is restored when the piers are in.
Not necessarily. Seasonal soil movement opens and closes hairline cracks. An inspection determines whether movement is structural before any repair is proposed.
Yes. Workmanship warranty, terms vary by service. The specifics are in your quote.
Start with an engineer
Tell us about your property and we'll schedule a free, no-obligation inspection. Your request routes to the right team: commercial, residential, or new construction.