Olshan Foundation Repair

Founded 1933 • With Angi since April 2005

Established right here in Houston, way back in 1933, Olshan Foundation Repair is the Texas leader in foundation repair, serving both home and business owners. Our complete line of services in the Greater Houston area include; foundation repair, home elevation, crawl space recovery, concrete leveling, crack repair, tilt wall repair, bulkhead repair, water management and under slab plumbing. We offer evaluations at no-cost. Evaluations are performed by Certified Structural Technicians and include a detailed repair plan & pricing for you to review. There are no pushy sales tactics, just good information. Olshan has been recognized by Texas Governor, Greg Abbott for its 85+ year commitment to continued excellence and innovation. Repairs are backed by warranty. We are A+ BBB Rated and have over 600 verified online reviews. Start living better. Only Olshan. Our service area covers the entire greater Houston, Texas area, including; Alvin, Angelton, Atascocita, Bay City, Baytown, Bellaire, Bellville, Briar Forest, Brookshire, Cinco Ranch, Clear Lake, Cleveland, Columbus, Conroe, Crosby, Cypress, Dayton, Deer Park, Eagle Lake, Edna, El Campo, Freeport, Friendswood, Ft. Bend, Galveston, Hempstead, Humble, Humble, Jersey Village, Katy, Kemah, La Grange, Lake Jackson, Lake Jackson, League City, Lewisville, Liberty, Livingston, Magnolia, Memorial, Meyerland, Missouri City, Mont Belvieu, Montgomery, Needville, Pasadena, Pearland, Port Lavaca, Richmond, River Oaks, Rosenberg, Sargent, Sealy, Splendora, Spring, Sugar Land, Texas City, The Heights, The Woodlands, Tomball, Victoria, Wharton and surrounding areas.

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Angi Certified

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Verified Reviews

4.4

(124) Verified Reviews

Ratings Distribution

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Rating Details

Price
4.1
Professionalism
4.4
Punctuality
4.6
Quality
4.4
Responsiveness
4.4

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foundation repair (100)concrete repair (18)mudjacking (16)plumbers (6)basement waterproofing (4)excavating (4)drain pipe installation (3)lawn & landscaping (4)
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Arthur T.
5.0
02/09/2023
Estimate. No work needed to be done at this time.
Description of Work
Foundation repair
Category
foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Rich W.
5.0
01/18/2023
Don Came by and reviewed our home, inteiror and exterior. Suprisingly he told ud that the issues we were seeing are stricly from settling and not any thing to be concerned about
Description of Work
Foundation repair Estimate -
Category
foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Nan K.
5.0
01/18/2023
We had Don out to examine some cracking in our garage floor. He was thorough and professional, and took the time to inspect our entire home, inside and out. It turns out we do not need foundation work, and appreciate him not trying to sell us something we don't need. We would definitely recommend Olshan.
Description of Work
Foundation repair & concrete leveling
Category
mudjacking, foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Judy R.
5.0
01/18/2023
Haven’t had the work done yet! I was very impressed by the sales rep Mr Lonnie Barrington and his knowledge and experience of what to expect!
Description of Work
Foundation repair
Category
foundation repair
Cost
$25,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Bob C.
5.0
01/18/2023
Excellent work-great customer service!
Description of Work
Foundation repair
Category
foundation repair
Cost
$6,825
Hire Again?
Yes
Anita B.
5.0
12/29/2022
My service technician was Mr. Don E. He called ahead of my scheduled appointment. He arrived early and made me fill comfortable with the process. He thoroughly evaluated my property and made a informative assessment.
Description of Work
Structual evaluation
Category
foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Brandi B.
5.0
12/29/2022
Alex was very professional and listened to all of my concerns. He provided knowledgeable solutions that fit my needs. They even worked me into his schedule ahead of my appointment.
Description of Work
Check my gas lines
Category
plumbing, foundation repair
Cost
$200
Hire Again?
Yes
Michelle B.
1.0
12/03/2022
We have had some long, thin cracks develop in the Sheetrock our 40-year old, 4300 SF two story home, and it was time to get the foundation assessed. Since Olshan has very good reviews, I contacted them. Mr David K came out and took measurements and explained Olshan’s methods of drilling piers. Olshan’s website states that “Repairs for a typical house with moderate foundation damage start around $8,000-$12,000 but can go as high as $20,000-$30,000.” I started to become concerned when Mr. K mentioned interior piers, which involve drilling 2 foot x 2 foot holes through the inside floor. Then I received his proposal. It calls for 70 exterior piers and 42 interior piers, at a cost of $91,000. But $91,000 is just the tip of the iceberg. The interior piers are on 6 foot centers and cover the entire first floor, under cabinets, the bathtub, kitchen counters, the shower, everything. Outside the piers follow the entire perimeter including under our pool equipment and A/C units. It is no exaggeration to say that performing this work would completely destroy the first floor of our home, both interior and exterior. It would probably impact our under slab plumbing to boot. We flooded with a foot of water in Hurricane Harvey 5 years ago, and it took 9 months and over $200,000 to rebuild the first floor. I am an architect so I know that this amount of destruction would cost every bit of another $200,000 to repair and could even go higher. I can’t even begin to describe my reaction to this proposal other than just….Absolutely NOT! Even if I believed this crazy plan was the right answer, which I emphatically don’t, it literally would make more sense for us to sell the house than to undertake a repair of such magnitude. We have had another foundation company out, and a third one is scheduled. Dale R from the other company has 23 years experience doing foundations, and his recommendations were both thoughtful and logical, as well as far less invasive. Dale R’s company permits their work and has a licensed structural engineer review it. He suggested having a forensic plumber check for a leak under the wet bar where most of the cracks are, which David K didn’t mention. We will not be using Olshan.
Description of Work
Stabilization and leveling of slab foundation.
Category
foundation repair

Service Provider Response

Hi [Member Name Removed], thank you for your feedback. We are always looking for ways to improve the homeowner experience, and that includes setting correct expectations. The average pricing listed on the Olshan website is for a home much smaller than 4,300 square feet. We apologize for giving you the wrong idea of what to expect with your home's custom repair plan. Our general manager, who has over 30 years of foundation repair experience, created your plan, and we continue to stand behind this, being the most complete repair plan for your home. We understand we are not likely to gain your business. Still, we want to be clear that we stand by our products and our 90 years of experience with foundation repair in Houston. We wish you the best of luck with whoever you choose to work with; if there is anything else we can do for you, please give us a call or email olshan@olshanfoundation.com.
Juliette S.
5.0
12/15/2020
Appt went well. Great news - no foundation repair required.
Description of Work
Foundation Repair assessment
Category
concrete repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Elaine D.
2.0
12/15/2020
I did not hire them. They were too expensive and after getting 2 other quotes, I was told that the repair was not that extensive.
Description of Work
Foundation Repair
Category
foundation repair
John G.
5.0
12/15/2020
We needed an evaluation of our cracked foundation. They took measurements and established a baseline for annual checkups. They will come back next year to see if there has been any additional movement that would require repair. I offerd to pay them but they said their evaluations are free - no charge. Excellent customer service before, during and after the evaluation!
Description of Work
Foundation Repair
Category
concrete repair, foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Becky K.
5.0
08/13/2020
Very well. Daniel Garcia and his team did an awesome job. His crew included Damien Agra, Qatarino Torres, Martin Tovar, Javier Amador, Francisco Agoayo, and Nery Rodriguesy. Hopefully, I have spelled their names correctly.
Description of Work
foundation repair
Category
landscaping, mudjacking, foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Fidela D.
5.0
06/10/2020
The technician was very nice, and notified me,that my foundation was fine.
Description of Work
Foundation Repair
Category
foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Shirley B.
5.0
06/10/2020
The original work was performed in 2000. Their recent visit was to a**** if any warranty work was needed. All good.
Description of Work
Foundation Repair
Category
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Beverly and Mike K.
5.0
06/10/2020
Actually Olshan did our foundation repair back in 2012. Recently we asked them out, thinking there might be an issue. An Olshan rep came out and we explained our issue; he spent probably an hour with us, looking, taking measurements/readings, and walked around inside and out. With his knowledge, we were able to come to the conclusion we were not having foundation issues, but plumbing issues. We appreciated his time, expertise and thoughtful consideration of our problem. So yes, Olshan was paid (originally by home builder), and we were not charged anything for this rep's time and his visit. We do appreciate and trust Olshan, and if ever needed (hopefully NOT), we would use them again.
Description of Work
Foundation Repair
Category
mudjacking, foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Glenn S.
1.0
06/10/2020
It didn’t. Over two months ago a representative came out to assess my foundation repair. After several calls after the appointment I still have not received my quote. The house is under warranty from previous work from all Olshans and I can’t Seem to get anybody to come out and fix my foundation
Description of Work
Foundation Repair
Category
basement waterproofing, mudjacking

Service Provider Response

Hello Mr. [Member Name Removed], thank you for sharing this important feedback. I assure you that we take feedback like yours very seriously here at Olshan and we apologize for the "phone tag". Our Quality Assurance Team has reviewed your project and we are dispatching a Certified Structural Technician to visit your property this Saturday. If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please email olshan@olshanfoundation.com for immediate assistance.
Ellen G.
5.0
05/06/2020
Olshan sent Jorge Garcia (the crew supervisor) and his crew including Rafael Gutierrez, Jose Euceda Padilla, Damian Agra, Wilson Pinto, and Jose Rodriguez to install 21 piers under the foundation of my house. A water test was performed both before and after the levelling, They did an excellent job completing the job in three days and cleaned up afterwards. They were polite, professional and answered all my questions.
Description of Work
Foundation Repair
Category
concrete repair, drain pipe, mudjacking
Cost
$14,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Sandra B.
5.0
04/09/2020
They were great from start to finish. Will refer to others
Description of Work
N/A
Category
foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Bryan P.
5.0
04/09/2020
This company is faithful company saying foundation repair is not recommendable after careful checking level, different from other 3 companies estimated costs
Description of Work
N/A
Category
foundation repair
Paige A.
5.0
04/09/2020
They were fast, reliable and clean.
Description of Work
N/A
Category
foundation repair
Cost
$32,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Patti R.
5.0
04/09/2020
Great. They were on time. Very professional and honest. I will definitely use them again.
Description of Work
Foundation inspection
Category
foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
William H.
5.0
04/09/2020
CREW WAS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND COOPERATIVE. OUTSTANDING RESULTS WITH NO ISSUES AND WARRANTY WAS TRANSFERABLE UPON SELLING THE HOUSE GIVING THE NEW OWNER LIFETIME PROTECTION.
Description of Work
WARRANTY OF LIFETIME FOUNDATION REPAIR FIXED AFTER PROBLEM APPEARED 20 YEARS LATER. PROBLEM FIXED IMMEDIATELY AT NO COST. CHIMNEY WAS PULLING AWAY FROM TWO STORY HOUSE AND WAS RESTORED TO ORIGINAL CONDITION.
Category
foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Rachel L.
5.0
04/09/2020
This crew showed up on time every day and also cleaned the job site at the end of each day. When the job was completed, this crew took the time to ensure everything was washed down and my home was back in order. I appreciated everything they did.
Description of Work
My foundation needed leveling. This required holes to be dug inside my home. As messy as you can imagine this job to be, this crew was extremely neat and considerate while in my home.
Category
foundation repair
Cost
$9,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Sharon H.
5.0
04/09/2020
Tracy Drain from Olshan came to my house was very friendly and professional. I was very worried, because I suspected that I had foundation problems, but after her examination, she informed me that I had a bad case of very uneven floors! I appreciated her honesty, and would thoroughly recommend her.
Description of Work
N/A
Category
foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Mary D.
5.0
04/09/2020
Olshan installed pressed piling supports around 3/4 of the perimeter of our home in 2017. All went well with that repair, and the company was good about leaving things cleaned up. We are remodeling our home and added an addition. Olshan was very good about coming to the property to give us opinions as to how to proceed. They've come at no charge to answer our questions about the addition, and a second time to answer questions about moving a wall and opening up a staircase. None of the changes/ or additions to our home have required them to add more pressed pilings or do any additional work to that which was done in 2017. They are an honest company that does a good job.
Description of Work
N/A
Category
foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes

Phone

Address

5902 W. 34th Street

Houston, TX 77092

Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

http://www.olshanfoundation.com/regions/texas/houston/

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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.
COVID-19 Update
We are actively performing full services. We are taking additional precautions to protect our customers.

Olshan is deemed an essential service. Currently open & taking appointments. We are dedicated to the health & safety of the communities we operate in. We diligently adhere to CDC & local health safety guidelines. Your health & home are our #1 priority. Online Video Evaluations are also available

Health & Safety Measures

We complete exterior work only (No need to enter home)
We will wear masks and gloves when we visit your home
We will sanitize the workspace and all areas touched
We offer estimates and quotes using video calling
We accept remote payment
All statements concerning COVID‑19 business operations and essential services are informational only, and are self‑reported and not verified by Angi.

FAQ

Olshan Foundation Repair is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Olshan Foundation Repair is open:

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Olshan Foundation Repair accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Financing Available

Yes, Olshan Foundation Repair offers free project estimates.

No, Olshan Foundation Repair does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

Yes, Olshan Foundation Repair offers warranties.

Olshan Foundation Repair offers the following services: Structural repair (residential & commercial), under slab plumbing, exterior water management, concrete lifting (driveways, pool decks, sunrooms, patios, or any type of sunken concrete), tilt wall repair and drainage.