Only licensed engineers and licensed professional home inspectors are authorized to evaluate foundation performance in Texas. Foundation repair salespeople are not licensed to inspect — they are trained to sell repairs, not to diagnose structural conditions.

No. Foundation repair companies are commission-based and rely on fear to sell expensive work. Always start with an unbiased, licensed inspection from a third party like Imperial Pro Inspection. We assess the facts without selling you repairs.

We believe cost should never be a barrier to the truth. Our rapid assessments are low-cost so that homeowners can get professional insight without pressure, and without falling into costly, unnecessary repair traps.

We don’t profit from repairs. Our only goal is to help you understand the condition of your foundation. Many of our clients avoid expensive repairs simply by addressing root causes like drainage and tree roots before structural work is needed.

Our verbal assessments are low-cost and designed for homeowners who just want expert guidance. If a full report with elevation mapping, diagrams, and documentation is needed, we offer that as a comprehensive inspection for an additional fee.

Yes. Lifting the perimeter can break plumbing lines, crack flooring, or cause interior sections to settle if the root cause (like tree roots or soil drying) isn’t fixed first. We help you avoid that by understanding the whole picture.

Expansive clay soil and large trees are the biggest factors. Oak trees can drink over 100 gallons of water a day, drying out soil near the foundation. When this happens unevenly, your home settles toward the tree side.

Address moisture problems first. That includes adding root barriers, gutters, and foundation watering systems. These steps often stabilize your home naturally, without the need for repair piers or jacking.

Yes. If we find that repair is necessary, we’ll explain what kind of work makes sense and refer you to reputable contractors. Our goal is to help you make smart decisions — not sell you services.

In many cases, no. Movement is often seasonal and related to soil moisture — not structural failure. Early action like root barriers or drainage improvements can stop the problem from getting worse, often eliminating the need for invasive repairs.