Austin & Central Texas
Straight answers on foundation repair — from an engineer, not a call center.
Foundation problems are stressful and expensive. TrueLevel gives Austin homeowners clear, engineer-informed guidance on costs, causes, and repairs — then connects you with one vetted local specialist when you’re ready.
Independent · Engineer-led · We never sell your info to a list
Free instant check
Is your home on expansive clay?
Enter your address to see your foundation’s soil risk — from USGS geology and USDA soil data, in seconds.
Risk is estimated from USGS bedrock geology and USDA soil data at your location. It’s a general indicator, not a substitute for an on-site elevation survey.
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Foundation repair cost
Real 2026 Austin pricing, by method and severity.
Warning signs
Which cracks and sticking doors actually matter.
Foundation types
Slab vs. pier & beam — and which you have.
Repair methods
Piers, drainage, crack repair, re-leveling.
Austin soil & geology
Why our clay moves foundations — and your area’s risk.
Foundation inspection
What it is, what it costs, when to get one.
Choosing a company
How to vet a contractor — our public checklist.
Buying or selling?
Foundation issues in a real-estate deal — the playbook.
Cost estimator
Ballpark your repair in 30 seconds.
Not sure what it’ll cost?
Get a ballpark range for your home in about 30 seconds — by size, foundation type, and severity.
How TrueLevel works
Tell us what you’re seeing
Use the quote form or estimator — cracks, sticking doors, sloping floors, the works.
We connect you with one vetted pro
Not a list of competing companies. One Central Texas specialist we’ve checked out.
Free on-site inspection
They measure your foundation and give you a real, no-pressure assessment.
Why trust us
TrueLevel is run by Austin Archuleta, who studied civil engineering at the Cockrell School of Engineering at UT Austin — one of the nation’s top-ranked civil engineering programs. The goal is simple: explain Central Texas foundations honestly — the soil science, the real costs, and what a fair repair looks like — so you can make a confident decision. More about our approach →
Frequently asked questions
Is TrueLevel really free?
Yes. TrueLevel is free for homeowners. We connect you with one vetted local foundation specialist for a no-pressure, on-site elevation survey — there is no charge to use the service and no obligation to hire anyone.
Do you do the foundation repairs yourselves?
No. TrueLevel is an independent connection service, not a repair contractor. We give engineer-informed guidance and connect you with one vetted, independent Central Texas specialist who does the assessment and any repairs.
How do you vet the specialist you connect me with?
We check licensing and insurance, engineering involvement, real customer reviews, and warranty terms before referring a specialist. See our public vetting standard for the full checklist.
What areas does TrueLevel cover?
Austin and the surrounding Central Texas metro — including Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and Leander — plus dozens of Austin neighborhoods.
Talk to a vetted Austin foundation specialist
Tell us what you’re seeing and we’ll connect you with one trusted local specialist for a free inspection — no pressure, no spam, no reselling your info.