Find top-rated Pros in your area
Enter a zip code and get matched to businesses near you.
Dawson Foundation Repair
Concrete Foundation Repair, Plumbing for a Remodel or Addition - Install, Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes Repair or Replace,
About us
Dawson Foundation Repair only installs Bell Bottom Piers because it is the Highest Quality foundation repair method available in Texas - a time-tested, proven, and permanent solution. We have 600+ testimonial letters online. We serve Dallas, Houston, Plano, Sugar Land, Austin, and other Texas cities. The Bell Bottom Pier method of foundation repair is far superior to other methods on the market. Other methods are faster and cheaper, but like with anything else in life you get what you pay for. When compared to the common pushed pile or concrete cylinder, the Bell Bottom Pier offers a load capacity 5.8x greater and a footprint area in stable soil that is 13x greater. Most customers want a permanent solution from a company that has been in business for decades with excellent BBB ratings and reviews and that's what Dawson Foundation Repair provides. Free Inspections for homeowners and lifetime transferable service agreements on all repair work. For homes involved in a real estate transaction there is a $250 fee for an inspection and estimate.
Business highlights
Emergency services offered
41 years of experience
Services we offer
Bell Bottom Piers - 5.8x greater load capacity compared to concrete cylinders Bell Bottom Piers - "footprint" or foot area in stable soil is 13x greater than standard concrete cylinders Bell Bottom Piers - preferred by Structural Engineers Bell Bottom Piers - time-tested, Permanent, Proven
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.957 Reviews
| Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| 89% | ||
| 9% | ||
| 2% | ||
| 0% | ||
| 0% |
Showing 76-100 of 57 reviews
Richard H.
Nov 2012
Work was done in 2 phases. First phase was 2 days to get the holes dug and the cement piers poured. Phase 2 was leveling and filling in holes.
This is a very messy job. But, their crews were very neat and tidy. Although during the day the place was a mess, each night before they left the place was cleaned up and all holes covered, etc. Very impressive. These crews had done this before. I have never seen holes dug so fast in our Houston gumbo soil. These people worked from the time they arrived until the time that they left. No down time, except lunch.
This is a very messy job. But, their crews were very neat and tidy. Although during the day the place was a mess, each night before they left the place was cleaned up and all holes covered, etc. Very impressive. These crews had done this before. I have never seen holes dug so fast in our Houston gumbo soil. These people worked from the time they arrived until the time that they left. No down time, except lunch.
WILLIAM K.
Nov 2012
The work was begun and completed successfully in a reasonable period of time. With their process, they pour the peers on site, and they must cure for 3-4 weeks before the house can be leveled.
J S.
Oct 2012
A+ from start to finish. Dawson's structural consultant did a complete inspection of the entire house and provided a report showing the recommended repairs where needed. He was courteous, friendly and very knowledgeable of the bell-bottom system. He did a great job of explaining all aspects of the work that needed to be done. Once we decided to go with Dawson, we signed the proposal in July, got on their schedule and the first phase commenced in late September. The second and final phase was completed a couple of weeks later.
The office communicated with us in a timely manner to confirm appointments and the work crews showed up on-time. I can't say enough good things about the whole experience. I've recently retired from the construction/service industry and know the difference between an "A-Team" and an "F-Troop". These guys are A-Team all the way. The foreman in each of the two phases of work conducted himself in a professional manner and kept us well informed throughout. The crews clearly knew what needed to be done and wasted no time in getting their projects completed. A thorough clean-up was performed at the end of each phase.
The entire experience exceeded my expectations. We couldn't be more pleased.
The office communicated with us in a timely manner to confirm appointments and the work crews showed up on-time. I can't say enough good things about the whole experience. I've recently retired from the construction/service industry and know the difference between an "A-Team" and an "F-Troop". These guys are A-Team all the way. The foreman in each of the two phases of work conducted himself in a professional manner and kept us well informed throughout. The crews clearly knew what needed to be done and wasted no time in getting their projects completed. A thorough clean-up was performed at the end of each phase.
The entire experience exceeded my expectations. We couldn't be more pleased.
John P.
Sep 2012
It was expensive, but all foundation repair is expensive and all quoted in the same price range. The work was done well and they were very professional and responsive to anything I needed, like getting reports for us.
Robert E.
Jul 2012
My experience with Dawson Foundation was excellent from start to finish. We had been experiencing significant foundation settling due to the 2011 drought, which had opened a large crack from foundation to roof in an exterior wall (letting light, wind, and lots of insects and lizards into the living room!) I got estimates from five companies in total, and Dawson's rep was by far the most thorough in his inspection and the most communicative in terms of the location(s) of the foundation problem and the available solutions. Although it was not the lowest price bid, I chose to go with Dawson for the work because of the quality of the inspection, the clarity of the report, and the type of piers they install. Because of the large backlog of work created by the recent drought, it took four months to begin work after I accepted the bid. The work took place in two phases: the installation of the piers (which involved a lot of digging), followed by the leveling once the concrete had cured. All of this was done efficiently and professionally, the leaders of the two work-crews were friendly and communicative, and they did an excellent job cleaning up afterwards. The foundation is now back to level, the large crack in the wall is now closed, and the doorframes are once again straight. (Of course there was a good deal of drywall and painting work that needed to be done inside the house after the leveling, due to the damage the foundation settling had caused in the first place.) I found Dawson Foundation to be highly professional and easy to work with, and I am very pleased by the quality of the work.
William W.
Jun 2012
We have had Dawson do foundation two time before, this was the third time to come out to complete the leveling of our house. We have had great service from the company, they are prompt at every point of the job, from the estiment, the initial digging and pouring of the concrete and returning to complete the leveling process. And they cleaned up very well. We are very pleased.
Jennifer K.
Jun 2012
unknown
Jane B.
May 2012
I was pleased with the first work, yet the second time the brick walkway is hard to walk on. They did have to do alot of work to get the bricks back in. It was a combination of weather and other things that caused the bricks to come apart. They did what they were suppose to do and cleaned up after themselves. We have a warranty with them.
Aracely S.
Apr 2012
There was a guy who came by first to do the estimate and he was through in texting and checking with me, and answering all my questions. They were very punctual and they came out first, so that’s the reason I went with them and also because everybody else who I tried calling were too busy, and to get an appointment or just an estimate, I had to wait minimum a month to two months or more and it was ridiculous. I would use them again in the future.
Blair N.
Jan 2012
They were able to move-up my appointment from 3 weeks to 2 weeks. David Anthony arrived on time. He carefully inspected the inside and outside of the house. He took level measurements throughout. Turns out I did not have a problem. Mr. Anthony was honest and straight-forward with me.
KRISTIN L.
Jul 2009
Steel-reinforced bell-bottom piers are best option from engineering standpoint. They don't deflect laterally and they go down far enough to provide support. Dawson has a certified engineer on staff, but this man never once came to our house. The job was done entirely by crews of Hispanics. They worked hard and used proper equipment, making less of a mess than I expected, although still plenty of mess.
Response from Dawson Foundation Repair
"It appears there was a misunderstanding about the role of the independent engineering firm that Dawson Foundation Repair contracts. Certainly we are happy that the customer feels he "got more than my money's worth" but we would like to clarify the role of the foundation repair firm, Dawson, and the independent engineering firm. We hire an independent engineering firm to send a representative to every repair job for the purpose of inspecting and approving the construction of the pier. The excavation of each pier must meet certain specific criteria in order to properly support the weight of the home or the structure. Once all of the excavated piers have been inspected and approved by the engineering firm's representative, the foundation repair company can pour the concrete and insert the steel rebar into the excavated piers. Once the concrete has cured for several weeks we send another crew to the home to perform the leveling. However, we do not bring any engineers to the job site for this step of the repair process because this is not their area of expertise. The leveling is done by our crews that have years of experience in leveling homes. We also employ sophisticated tools to aid in the leveling process such as the manometer which provides our supervisors with elevation readings in various parts of the home or structure. We are a customer oriented company and we do our very best to inform, educate, and deliver on every job. We have always had an excellent rating with the BBB and currently we have over 300 testimonial letters online from happy and satisfied customers. Sincerely, Martin Dawson"
Pamela Z.
Apr 2009
They did a good job and I would recommend them. They were punctual.
Licensing
State Contractor License Requirements
All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our Find Licensing Requirements page.
*Contact business to see additional licenses.
FAQ
Dawson Foundation Repair is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Dawson Foundation Repair accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, Dawson Foundation Repair does not offer free project estimates.
No, Dawson Foundation Repair does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Dawson Foundation Repair does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Dawson Foundation Repair offers emergency services.
No, Dawson Foundation Repair does not offer warranties.