Our Transferable Lifetime Foundation Warranty

Call Brazos Foundation Repair for a free on-site inspection – (254) 503-5077

Brazos Foundation Repair backs qualifying foundation repair in Waco with a tiered, transferable lifetime warranty. Tiered means coverage depends on method: full underpinning carries the strongest terms, partial pier work covers only the piers we install, crack and drainage work carry a limited term. Transferable means coverage can follow the home to the next owner at resale. Lifetime means covered piers are warranted for the life of the structure under the written terms.

Written by the Brazos Foundation Repair team – 10 years repairing foundations in Waco & Central Texas.

Last updated: September 2026

Quick answers

• Tier: full underpinning gets lifetime pier coverage; crack and drainage work gets a limited term.
• Transferable: yes on qualifying repairs, by written notice within your document’s window.
• Cost: included with qualifying repairs, whether you pay up front or use financing.
• Not covered: plumbing leaks, areas we did not underpin, cosmetic finishes, owner-caused drainage, acts of God.
• Claims: we re-run the elevation survey and correct covered work under your tier.

What does “tiered” mean, and which tier will my repair get?

Tier follows method, and method follows the measurements in your documented site evaluation. Underpinning transfers load onto piers bearing in stable strata, so it earns the strongest terms. Sealing a crack changes nothing structural, so it earns a short one. Your tier is in the estimate.

Repair type	Typical coverage tier	What it covers	Transferable
Whole-home or perimeter underpinning (concrete or steel piers)	Lifetime of the structure	Every pier installed, plus the elevation set there	Yes
Partial pier work (one side, corner, interior pads)	Lifetime, limited to those piers	Only piers on your plan, not untouched sides	Yes
Pier-and-beam leveling (shims, pads, beams)	Lifetime on piers and pads	Supports we set; replaced wood, shorter term	Yes
Polyurethane foam lifting, void fill	Limited workmanship term	The lift and injection work, not the soil	Sometimes – ask
Cosmetic crack repair (epoxy, urethane, straps)	Limited workmanship term	The seal and bond of the material	Usually not
Drainage work (grading, French drains)	Limited workmanship term	Pipe, fall, and outlet function only	Sometimes – ask

If a covered pier settles past your document’s tolerance, we return and re-drive it – see foundation repair cost in Waco.

What is NOT covered?

Ours, like most reputable warranties, excludes:

• Plumbing leaks. An under-slab supply or sewer leak re-wets the clay and moves it. That is a plumbing claim.
• Movement where we did not repair. Additions, garages, patios, pools, new construction settling elsewhere, slab outside the covered-area drawing.
• Cosmetic finishes. Sheetrock, tape and float, paint, tile, grout, brick mortar, flooring, trim. Finish work is separate.
• Owner-caused drainage problems. Removed gutters, beds holding water at the slab, negative grade, sprinkler leaks, a large tree planted close in.
• Acts of God. Flood, fire, earthquake, sinkhole, or events outside normal shrink-swell.

What does “transferable” mean at resale?

Transferable means remaining coverage moves to the buyer instead of ending at closing. In a Waco listing, a past repair becomes a documented asset, not a red flag. Some lenders or buyers ask for a third-party structural report – we will tell you if that applies.

To claim it, the buyer takes the warranty document and closing elevation readings from the seller, then notifies us in writing within the window in that document – commonly 30 days after closing. A transfer fee may apply. We record the new owner, who then claims exactly as you would.

How do I keep my warranty valid?

Most voided claims trace back to water. Keep up five things:

1. Positive drainage. Ground should fall away from the slab – about 1 inch per foot (1:12), at minimum 6 inches of drop in the first 10 feet. See drainage solutions in Waco.
2. Downspout extensions. Carry roof water 5 to 6 feet out. One downspout dumping at a corner can move it.
3. Consistent perimeter moisture. In summer, run a soaker hose 12 to 18 inches off the slab – damp, not soaked, short and often, which beats the drought-then-flood swing.
4. Fix plumbing leaks immediately. A slow under-slab leak undoes a good repair and is excluded.
5. No new large trees near the slab. Plant outside the mature canopy radius, or add a root barrier.

Keep the warranty document, pier plan, and measurements together.

How does a warranty claim work?

1. Find your paperwork – warranty document, pier plan, completion elevation readings.
2. Call us at (254) 503-5077 or email info@brazosfoundationrepair.com with your address and symptoms.
3. Schedule the re-inspection. No charge to look at covered work.
4. We re-run the elevation survey and compare new readings against the day we finished.
5. We identify the cause – covered pier movement, or an exclusion such as a plumbing leak. A static plumbing test may come first.
6. You get written findings – measurements, cause, whether it falls under your tier, the fix.
7. Covered work is corrected and your file updated with new measurements.

What should you ask ANY contractor about their warranty?

Texas does not license foundation repair contractors at the state level, so a warranty is only as strong as the company behind it. Ask before you sign, here or anywhere:

• Can I read the actual warranty document before signing the contract?
• Is it lifetime on the piers, or a limited term on workmanship? Which tier applies here?
• Which piers and areas are covered – is there a drawing?
• How much re-settlement triggers a callback, and is labor included?
• Is it transferable? How many times, what fee, what deadline after closing?
• Who backs it – your company, or a third-party administrator?
• What voids it, and do you re-measure with an elevation survey on a claim?

A contractor who will not hand you the document before you sign has told you what it is worth. Ours is on the table at the estimate – see about Brazos Foundation Repair.

Frequently asked questions

Is the warranty really transferable to a buyer? Yes, on qualifying repairs. The buyer notifies us in writing within the window stated in the document, and a transfer fee may apply.

Does “lifetime” mean my foundation will never move again? No. Covered piers are warranted for the life of the structure under the written terms. Clay keeps moving; the warranty covers the supports we set.

Why is the warranty tiered instead of one blanket policy? Because coverage depends on method. Full underpinning earns lifetime pier coverage; sealing a crack earns a limited workmanship term.

Does the warranty cover my whole foundation? No. It covers the piers and areas shown on your repair plan. Sides we did not underpin are outside it.

Will a plumbing leak void my warranty? Damage caused by a plumbing leak is excluded. Fix leaks promptly and keep the invoice.

Does financing change my warranty? No. Qualifying repairs include the warranty; financing does not change the tier or the work.

Call Brazos Foundation Repair – (254) 503-5077 – for a free on-site inspection in Waco, Woodway, Hewitt, Robinson, and Temple.

Disclaimer: coverage, tiers, tolerances, transfer windows, and fees are defined by the written warranty document issued with your repair. Figures are typical Central Texas market ranges. Your exact price is set after a free on-site inspection.