Texas has no state licence for foundation repair. San Antonio has its own rules: residential work in the city has to be done under a contractor registered with the city, and structural work needs a particular kind of registration.
City registration
San Antonio's code says anyone doing residential construction or home improvement work in the city must work under a registered contractor. There is an exception for some owners building their own home.
In June 2025 the city's building official said structural alterations are only allowed by Residential Building Contractors, not Home Improvement Contractors. Foundation repair is structural work.
How to check a company
- Search the city's Contractor Connect database
- Check the city's Contractor Sanctions Report for cancelled or suspended registrations
- Call Development Services at 210-207-1111 with questions
- Ask for proof of liability insurance
Questions to ask
- Will you pull the permit?
- Is the engineer's letter the city requires in your price?
- Is a licensed engineer's report on my house included?
- How many piers or piles, where, and what type?
- What does the warranty cover, how long does it last, and does it transfer if I sell?
Warning signs
The FTC lists these warning signs: asking you to get the permits, asking for everything up front, and taking cash only.
Questions
Does Texas license foundation repair companies?
No. The state's residential construction commission was abolished in 2009. San Antonio registers residential contractors itself.
What does the warranty usually cover?
It varies by company. Get it in writing, read what it excludes, and ask whether it transfers to a buyer and whether there is a fee.
Areas served around San Antonio
- Alamo Heights
- Terrell Hills and Olmos Park
- Castle Hills
- Stone Oak
- Shavano Park
- Leon Valley
- Helotes
- Live Oak
- Converse
- Universal City
- Windcrest
- Schertz