Foundation Repair in New Braunfels, TX

How it works

1. 1Tell us what you need
   Send the short form. It takes about a minute.
2. 2One local company contacts you
   We pass your request to one independent foundation repair company that serves your area.
3. 3You get its price and decide
   The company quotes you directly. Hiring it is up to you.

Why New Braunfels foundations move

New Braunfels sits on a geological seam. The Texas State Historical Association describes Comal County as lying "on the divide between the Blackland Prairies and the Balcones Escarpment," a fault zone several miles wide that separates the Edwards Plateau from the coastal plains. The two sides of that line behave very differently under a house.

	East side (below the escarpment)	West side and Canyon Lake (Hill Country)
Ground	Blackland Prairie: loam over clay subsoils (TSHA); dark alkaline clays known as "black gumbo" (Texas Parks and Wildlife)	Edwards Plateau: soils "usually shallow" and "underlain by limestone" (Texas Parks and Wildlife)
Elevation	About 600 to 750 feet (TSHA)	About 750 to 1,500 feet (TSHA)
What it does	Clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry, so slabs heave and settle with the seasons	Less clay movement, but uneven rock, slopes and fill can leave parts of a house poorly supported

The clays east of the escarpment are the main problem. USDA's description of Houston Black clay, a Blackland Prairie soil, lists "high shrink-swell potential" and says dry-season cracks can open half an inch to 4 inches wide, at least a foot deep, and stay open 90 to 150 days in most years. When that ground dries out under one corner of a house and stays wetter under another, the slab bends.

The city's building official told Community Impact in 2023 that soil conditions in New Braunfels range "from rocky and stiff soils to clay and highly expansive soils," and a local foundation company said it sees more demand on the east side because of the soil.

Drought and the 2022 permit surge

Dry years show up in the city's permit counts. Community Impact reported in July 2023 that foundation repair permits in New Braunfels rose nearly 118% from 2018 to 2022, based on city data. The building official said the drought "started in October of 2021" and that Central Texas saw record numbers of foundation repairs in 2022. By mid-2023 the city had already logged 180 residential foundation repairs that year, after nearly a year under Stage 3 water restrictions.

Water restrictions matter for foundations because a steady supply of moisture at the slab edge is one of the few things a homeowner can control. New Braunfels Utilities moved to Stage 2 on August 10, 2026. Under Stage 2, NBU allows foundations to be watered up to two hours on any day, during the allowed watering hours, with a handheld hose or with a soaker hose or drip line placed within 24 inches of the foundation that doesn't spray above ground. Stages change, so check NBU's current stage before you set a schedule.

Cold snaps matter too. During the February 2021 winter storm, the National Weather Service recorded 5.5 inches of snow in New Braunfels and 6.2 inches at Canyon Lake. A plumber quoted in the Community Impact story explained that a broken pipe under a house wets the soil and can lead to shifting, which is why foundation and plumbing problems often turn up together.

Services you can request

Not sure which one fits? The signs of foundation problems guide walks through what cracks, sticking doors and sloping floors usually mean.

What foundation repair costs

National cost guides checked in October 2026 put a typical foundation repair in these ranges. They aren't quotes from a New Braunfels company, but they help you judge whether a bid is in the normal range.

Measure	Typical range	Source
Most repairs	About $2,225 to $8,133 (average about $5,174)	HomeAdvisor
Most repairs	About $2,035 to $7,329 (most pay about $3,843)	Thumbtack
One pier	About $1,000 to $3,000 per pier	HomeAdvisor
Structural inspection report	About $340 to $780	HomeAdvisor

Locally, a New Braunfels foundation company told Community Impact in 2023 that its jobs ranged from $3,000 to $60,000, depending on the size of the home and its condition. The number of piers drives most of the price. The foundation repair cost guide explains each cost factor and what insurance does and doesn't pay for.

How to choose a foundation repair company

Whether you use our referral or find a company on your own, the same checks apply:

1. Know that Texas doesn't license foundation repair statewide. The Texas Bankers Association notes there is no state-level licensing of contractors in Texas; the state licenses trades such as plumbing and electrical work. Ask for references, a certificate of liability insurance and any city registration.
2. Ask who pulls the permit. The City of New Braunfels requires a permit to repair a building and lists "Foundation" as its own residential permit type. Unsure? The city's development line is (830) 221-4041, option 1.
3. Get the repair plan in writing: pier type, how many, how deep, and a drawing of where they go.
4. Ask about plumbing tests before and after. Lifting a slab can stress pipes underneath it. Local companies in the Community Impact story described hydrostatic sewer tests that find leaks under the house.
5. Ask whether any warranty is transferable to a future buyer, what it excludes, and get it in writing.
6. Consider an independent engineer's evaluation. A Texas-licensed professional engineer (P.E.) can evaluate the house before and after repair. You can check a P.E.'s license with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Areas we take requests from

The form takes requests from anywhere in New Braunfels, including Gruene, and from these nearby communities:

• Foundation repair in Canyon Lake: Hill Country lake subdivisions on shallow soil over limestone, outside any city's permit office.
• Foundation repair in Seguin: the Guadalupe County seat, in a county whose soils run from dark clay to sandy loam.

Live somewhere else nearby? Send the form with your town, and the company will tell you whether it can take the job.

To see exactly what we do and don't do, read how it works, or browse the foundation repair FAQ.

Common questions

Who will actually do the foundation work?

An independent local foundation repair company. New Braunfels Foundation Co. is a referral website, so we don't inspect homes, drive piers or level anything. We send your request to one company, and that company sets its own price and schedule and does the work under its own terms.

Do you take requests from outside New Braunfels?

Yes. The form takes requests from Canyon Lake, Seguin, Gruene and other nearby towns. We send each request to a local foundation repair company that serves the area, and it will tell you whether it can take your job.

What should I tell the company?

What you've noticed and when it started: which doors stick, where the cracks are, whether floors slope, and whether the house is on a slab or on piers with a crawl space. Mention any past foundation work and any plumbing leaks. Photos of cracks with a coin or ruler for scale help.

Is foundation repair covered by homeowners insurance in Texas?

Usually not when the cause is soil movement or settling. It can be when the damage comes from a covered event, such as a sudden plumbing leak under the slab. Read your policy's exclusions and ask your agent. Our cost guide covers this in more detail.

Should I get a structural engineer before I hire a foundation company?

It's worth considering, especially for a large repair or a home you're buying. An independent Texas-licensed professional engineer (P.E.) doesn't sell repairs, so the report tells you what's wrong without a sales pitch. Our page on foundation inspections explains the difference.

Can I wait until the drought ends?

Watering steadily around the foundation can slow movement, but it won't undo damage that's already there. If cracks are growing, doors that used to close have stopped closing, or you see gaps where walls meet ceilings, have it looked at instead of waiting for rain.

Sources (13)

1. Community Impact (July 14, 2023): Foundation issues on the rise in New Braunfels
2. Texas State Historical Association: Comal County
3. Texas State Historical Association: Balcones Escarpment
4. Texas Parks and Wildlife: Texas ecoregions (Blackland Prairies, Edwards Plateau)
5. USDA NRCS official soil series description: Houston Black
6. New Braunfels Utilities: current water conservation stage
7. New Braunfels Utilities: NBU moves to Stage 2 water conservation (August 10, 2026)
8. National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio: February 10-18, 2021 winter storm summary
9. City of New Braunfels: building permits
10. HomeAdvisor: foundation repair cost (updated June 20, 2026)
11. Thumbtack: foundation repair cost (updated July 1, 2026)
12. Texas Bankers Association: state licensing of contractors
13. Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors