South of Frisco
Foundation repair in Carrollton, TX
Carrollton's rule is the simplest in the area to state. All foundation repair needs a permit, however small the job, and the plans carry an engineer's seal.
City of Carrollton Building Inspection
The rule in three lines
- 1
Always a permit
The city states that all foundation repair requires a permit, regardless of value.
- 2
Sealed documents
All construction documents are to be signed, sealed and dated for construction by a professional engineer.
- 3
Piers on the plan
The plans have to show the proposed repairs, including the pier design and where each pier goes.
How it is filed
Permit applications in Carrollton go through the city's online CityServe Portal, and contractors register through the same portal. The wording above is from the city's submittal requirements page, under Foundation Repair.
A small job is where this catches people out. Two or three piers under a sagging corner still need the permit and the sealed plan. If a company says otherwise, check the city's page yourself.
The ground
Shale, clay and some low ground
A federal soil survey sample in Carrollton maps Branyon clay. Shrink-swell and drainage are worth discussing with the inspector, while remembering that soil conditions can vary within a city.
If your yard collects runoff from a creek, a neighbouring lot or the street, describe when it happens and where the water goes. Dated photos after rain can help the inspector connect drainage observations with the foundation measurements.
In an older house, expect an inspector to ask about two more things: large trees close to the walls, and the drain lines under the slab. A plumbing test before any piers is a common suggestion there.
Carrollton addresses in ZIP codes 75006, 75007 and 75010 are covered.
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Describe the problem, book the inspection
This number is for foundation repair on houses. Say where the cracks are, which doors stick and how long it has been going on. If part of the house shifted all at once, there is a gas smell, or brickwork seems about to come down, clear the house and dial 911 or the gas utility before anything else.
Ready to have someone look at it?
Phone and say what you have noticed. The foundation repair company on the other end is independent of this site and takes on houses in your part of Collin or Denton County. Ask it for a time to come and inspect.
Call (972) 430-3959Your call may be recorded. Read how referrals are paid for and what happens to call details.