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Basic Foundation Repair Inc

About us

Basic Foundation Repair is your hometown solution to home foundation and structural repair. We are a locally owned and operated business here to serve you. Basic Foundation Repair is dedicated to offering uncompromising customer service based upon respect, honesty, and integrity. We are members of the BBB, Chamber of Commerce, and have over 40 years combined experience dedicated to foundation repair. Basic Foundation Repair offers a solution to your home's structural needs serving Lubbock and surrounding communities.

Business highlights

15 years of experience

Services we offer

Foundation repair, House leveling, Pier & Beam reshim

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.04 Reviews
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Gary J.
Dec 2014
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Foreman, Juan, led a crew of diggers/excavators and thought there was to be some inside foundation to raise.  This was not the case.  He had to confirm with the salesman about the location(s) of excavation.  Dirt work went fairly quickly, removing 2'x3' areas below the house footing.  This was done within the first day, a Thursday.  Upon raising the footings, Juan inspected the inside (checking doors & windows) during the process.  He asked for, and was given some grocery bags to cover his shoes. Ironical as he wore these inside, returned outside, came back inside a few times using the same bags.
Different crew came for foundation raising the next day.  They were not as efficient and didn't do much when the supervisor wasn't around, waiting around.  Crew chief didn't introduce himself until later and by dark (7 PM), all workers seemed rushed to leave as it was a Friday.  The "responsible" one (requesting pay and doing the visual inspection with me supplying the lantern) seemed anxious to go.  I paid by the job, if workers were paid by the hour, then some made some easy money.
Repointing of the bricks was bad - no effort in matching mortar color, using mortar to fill brick cracks.  Indicator tape (painter's masking tape) for the excavation locations was left on the house, cleanup didn't seem important.  Area of wall brick was busted out around the gas line into the house.  Dirt refill looked fine, mounded.  Other cleanup (boarder boards removed) were left in the yard.  Removed insulation around a window was left in the yard.
Two weeks later, I had a new patio poured so footings had to be dug.  Digging beside the fireplace, under the fireplace pad, a bottle jack was found and no back-fill under the fireplace pad nor around the jack.  This delayed the patio pour.  Called Basic Repair office.  Got a return call from a "foreman", said that was natural as it was important to have that supported.  Salesman came out, inspected and said that was not proper.  He scheduled a group come out and put a concrete pier in place of the jack.  Since it was late (after an out-of-town job), they were none too excited to additional (and late) work.  Some of the areas were back-filled where sink-age had occurred.  I'm not confident that the job is correct, it's not something you can see and prove.
Observe work and ask questions.  Unfortunately during some of the work, I wasn't home.
Inside, doors & window work as designed, foundation seems solid and back to original level.  I would not schedule this kind of work on a Thursday/Friday, opting for a Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday.

Marsha L.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
What was supposed to be a two day job turned into six due to extra concrete beams under the house.  These had to be drilled through.  The crew was on time each day and worked very hard, staying late to finish that day's work if necessary.  They were friendly and very professional.

C O.
May 2013
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
They were really good. They told us they were going to move some hedges and move them back. When they moved the hedges back they died. Now I have gaps in my hedges. I would use them again in the future.

Sherry E.
Sep 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Everything went perfect. They made sure to not mess up the landscaping. They were on time and very helpful/cheerful.

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FAQ

Basic Foundation Repair Inc is currently rated 4.0 overall out of 5.

Basic Foundation Repair Inc accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Basic Foundation Repair Inc offers free project estimates.

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

No, Basic Foundation Repair Inc does not offer a senior discount.

No, Basic Foundation Repair Inc does not offer emergency services.

No, Basic Foundation Repair Inc does not offer warranties.