Finding a Foundation Repair Contractor

Finding a contractor can be hard, it is for this reason that we have put together this list of three tips to assist with the task .  Keep in mind that the first thing to ask any contractor that you contact is if they repair the type of foundation that you have.  In Houston slab foundations are the most common, however, they are not the only type of foundation found in the area.  Overall, once you read through our tips below you should be able to make an educated decision on who you let come to your home, provide an evaluation of your needs and give you an estimate of the foundation repair costs.  On top of that, we strongly suggest you dig through our blog and become very familiar with all aspects of foundation repair in the Houston area, especially our foundation repair tips.

Tip One:  Ask those you know for referrals.  Utilizing social media for this task seems to work the best.  Most people know someone that has had their foundation repaired at one point or another.  Reaching out to neighbors is another great way to get a referral or find a company to avoid.  Once you get a few solid referrals then you can really start to do additional research that will help you narrow down your list.

Tip Two:  Check the company’s digital profile and reputation.  Not all companies are going to be equal in this space.  Some of the huge conglomerates will have huge marketing budgets and spam the internet with their reviews.  That being said, you do want to check all brands Google reviews, Yelp reviews, Facebook reviews, and any comments on Twitter.  If a local repair company is not showing up in these places they are not on the leading edge of technology for their digital business and more than likely the same holds true for their foundation repair business as well.  Look for someone that is reputable on Angie’s List and Home Advisor as well.

Tip Three:  Pick up the phone and make a call to the company.  First thing, did they answer the phone the first time you called?  If they did not, did they return you message if you left one?  If a company does not return messages and pick up the phone you probably do not want to do business with them.  You want someone that is going to be there to address your needs.  If they do answer then you want to know who you are talking to.  Is the owner the one taking the calls?  Do they have a stake in your foundations future?  If you find an answering service is taking the calls and there is not an opportunity to talk to an owner or specialist you probably want to move on as well.  If you happen to need to discuss an issue having a direct line to someone that owns the business will help you get resolution faster than having to speak with someone that is no empowered to make decisions on behalf of the company.

These are just a few best practices to use when attempting to locate a Houston area foundation repair specialist to take care of your home.  If you work through the tips above you should have a solid start to locating someone that is qualified to do work on your home and has a good reputation and brand.  At AAA Foundation Service, Jerry Bartlett, the owner of the company is always behind the phone.  We also have a BBB rating of A+ and positive reviews across the internet.  We are family owned and operated in Houston and have served the community for 60 years.  Give us a call today and we can discuss how we can help put your foundation back on solid ground.