I had posted earlier regarding the possibility of doing some foundation repair. If you've had that type of work done before, could some of you offer advice on what to look out for and some potential pitfalls ? Any help would be appreciated.

My understanding is that you should get an engineer to do a study of your house and then find a company that will follow their recs.

I sure wouldn't want to go forward until Summer heat and drought has ended.

I've used allied foundation 3 times. They use the push pile system … it gets the job done. I'd recommend them.

Used Dawson Foundation repair here in Cypress. 28 piers in our home. Interviewed 4-5, had a structural engineer do a full blown report as well (more of fighting with insurance co than not trusting Dawson).

DuWest sets the standard that others follow. Kenny and Jim Dutton are both straight shooters and will tell you the good, bad and ugly of your situation. When you want the best call DuWest.

BTTJ - Just curious as to why insurance was involved with the foundation repair ? Also, would you have Dawson do work again for you ?

We've had 2 companies come out so far ( Du-West and Precision ) and both contracts read as if they can pretty much break anything and everything and not be held to do the repairs. I'm talking about plumbing, lawn sprinkler systems, etc. Anybody ever run into these types of issues ?

By the way, thanks to everyone for the replies.

The home was 9.5 years old and builders purchase a structural warranty on homes which covers them through year 10. It was covered but the disagreement was on the price owed.

I liked Dawson drilled, set steel and poured concrete v pressed pilings. Research their bell bottom piers. I would have them back out without hesitation.

Seems to be par for the course. I used Jericho who came highly recommended, but their contract read the same way. I pressed them on it but they didn't budge.

I think they'll all say that. Dawson had to cut/broke our irrigation to get under. They repaired it and the leak on the repair…