20+ years fixing Austin's foundation problems. Born here. Building here. Staying here.
In 2004, John Martinez noticed something Austin contractors weren't talking about: the clay soil that makes Austin beautiful also makes foundations move.
He'd worked in construction for 15 years, seen foundation damage up close, and watched too many homeowners overpay for unnecessary repairs or get sold on expensive solutions to simple problems.
So he started Foundation Austin with a simple idea: Do good work. Charge fair prices. Tell people the truth about their foundation, even if it means less revenue for us.
20 years later, that's still how we work. We've fixed over 2,500 Austin home foundations. We've turned down jobs that didn't need repairs. We've been honest about costs. And we've built a business on that honesty.
Austin's clay soil creates unique foundation problems that national chains don't understand. Local builders matter here.
Too many companies show up with generic "solutions" that don't work for Austin's specific conditions. We've spent 20 years learning what works here. What fails here. When you actually need repairs vs. when you don't.
Background: 40 years old, born and raised in Austin, 25 years in construction
John started in general contracting, saw foundation problems up close, and specialized in foundation work in 2004. He's inspected thousands of Austin foundations and has a reputation for honesty with customers - sometimes telling them they don't need as much work as other contractors quoted.
You'll work with him on: Initial inspections, complex cases, warranty issues
Background: 38 years old, 18 years foundation repair experience
Roberto leads our repair crews. He's trained on pier-and-beam, slab, and foundation stabilization. Customers ask for him by name because he explains what he's doing and actually listens to concerns.
You'll work with him on: Repairs, on-site project management, technical questions
Background: 52 years old, licensed structural inspector, 28 years experience
David does detailed foundation inspections. He's certified for structural analysis and can identify problems before they become expensive. He's also the skeptic of the group - won't sign off on repairs that aren't actually needed.
You'll work with him on: Inspections, second opinions, assessment reports
If we tell you something needs repair, we can show you why.
We'll do a detailed inspection. We'll explain what's wrong. We'll show you photos. We'll answer your questions. If you want a second opinion, we get it. We don't push people into repairs they don't need.
All our pier and beam repair work comes with a lifetime warranty.
It doesn't expire. It transfers when you sell. It covers the actual repair. We're betting on our work lasting.
Get a free inspection and honest assessment.
Call (737) 227-0396