Only licensed professional home inspectors and engineers can legally inspect and evaluate foundations in Texas. Foundation repair salespeople are not licensed to assess structural conditions — they’re trained to sell repairs, not provide objective analysis.

No. Repair companies offer “free inspections” that are really sales appointments. It’s better to begin with a third-party, licensed inspection from a company like Imperial Pro Inspection — we give you honest answers, not scare tactics.

We believe every homeowner in Katy deserves expert guidance without the pressure. That’s why we offer affordable rapid assessments — no commission, no sales pitch, just the truth about what’s happening under your home.

We don’t sell foundation repairs — we inspect, document, and explain. Many issues in Katy are caused by uneven moisture levels or trees, not structural failure. We help homeowners fix what’s actually causing the problem, not just the symptoms.

Our verbal inspections are low-cost and give Katy homeowners peace of mind. If you need a full written report with elevation mapping and documentation, we offer that as a comprehensive inspection for an additional fee.

Yes. Raising the foundation perimeter can lead to plumbing line breaks or uneven interior settlement if root causes aren’t addressed. We frequently inspect homes in Katy that had prior repairs that worsened the issue over time.

Katy sits on expansive clay soils that swell and shrink with moisture changes. Combine that with growing neighborhoods and maturing trees, and you have a recipe for uneven soil movement. Oaks and elms near the home are a top contributor to differential settlement in this area.

Address the soil first. That means improving drainage, adding root barriers near trees, and installing a foundation watering system. In Katy, these simple steps often prevent the need for expensive and invasive repairs.

Yes. If repair is unavoidable, we’ll guide you through your options and refer you to vetted companies we trust — always with your long-term foundation health in mind.

No. Most homes in Katy show seasonal movement that’s completely normal. With the right moisture management and soil stabilization, your foundation can stay healthy without invasive repairs. We help you make that call confidently.