We believe a solid repair plan blends science, creativity and business sense. Pure science overlooks the need for creativity. Too much creativity ignores the need for careful scientific deliberation. Failure to pay enough attention to the business aspects of a project can drive costs up. Using a cocktail of all three, customers can count on Straight Line Foundation Repair & Drainage Systems, LLC to discover a solution for any foundation, drainage, or retaining wall solution that lasts a lifetime. Metro 817-640-1000. No warranty transfer fees!!
Business highlights
25 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Install pressed concrete piers, steel piers, drilled piers, structural retaining walls, surface drains, French drains, channel drains, site grading, new concrete or pier and beam additions. Retaining walls. Specialize in stabilizing all types of foundations, slabs, pier and beams, and retaining walls. residential & commercial.
Great. They cleaned up after themselves and they repaired the beems all around the house and they wwere very friendly and clean.
Description of Work: They repaired the foundation all around the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Debra M.
09/2019
5.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
It is a beautiful job and it is a way beyond what we thought it was look like. The workers were unbelieveable. They were on time, cleaned up all their mess, and the work was really good.
Description of Work: They re-did our retaining wall in our backyard and a new staircase in a patio.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000
Janice K.
06/2019
5.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
Jayson came out and we did a walk-around, which me elucidating my main areas of concern and what I hoped could be done to alleviate them. Within a day or two, Jayson sent me a computer-generated drawing of my property/buildings with a clear plan depicting what he suggested that I get done. I had at least four other estimates from other companies, all with their own plan. I chose Straight Line because their plan made the most sense for my issues. The work was on the schedule quickly, and Arlen was here with the work crew for two full days getting all the work done. I am thoroughly pleased!! We had several hours worth of rain last night, and the areas that would normally have standing water are completely drained!! What a pleasure to see the difference!! The job was done quickly, professionally and along the way, Arlen made suggestions that further improved the project at no cost to me! WOW! The work crew put in long days, and when completed, all obvious signs of the work (lunch bags, old pieces of drainage pipe, etc.) were removed and all my yard rocks replaced. I could not possibly be more pleased!! Such a great job for a very fair price! I would most highly recommend Straight Line for drainage issues, even though foundation repair is their forte. By correcting my drainage now, I am rather hoping that I won't need any foundation repair! :)
Description of Work: Several areas around my house and shed flooded with each hard rain, and eventually water was coming into my house!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Kevin J.
05/2016
2.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
Straight Line Foundation crew was poorly supervised concerning pre-existing landscaping. I visited the property during repairs and the mature 4 foot boxwoods they had removed were laying out on the driveway in the sun. Likewise, no effort had been made to retain any of the root balls of the plants. In spite of wrapping them in wet towels, and adding root simulator to the soil after replacement, there was no way any of them would survive. In fact, all of them died. Largest boxwoods I could find as replacements were $40 each, and will still take several years to fill in. I am listing the home this summer, and the hedges look ridiculous. Either 5 minutes of effort on the part of SL crews, or the indication they would kill the plants, and I could have proactively removed them beforehand and prevented the issue. Also, the firm buried numerous sprinkler heads near the foundation, which the homeowner must attempt to locate and address. A properly trained and supervised crew should be cognizant not bury sprinkler heads. At the least, they could have marked the locations. Overall, a disappointing result. I would strongly recommend choosing a different foundation company if your property contains even a minimal amount of landscaping.
Description of Work: Added piers to a slab residential property.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$7,350
Paul S.
01/2016
5.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: John Ritter went beyond what was expected and rearranged his schedule to perform |the work within our very tight tight frame. |Also was very giving of his time in explaining concepts and methods. Very pleased with experience.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Devon S.
11/2015
5.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Date of service 10/2015. Cost $8000. Foundation repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Corinne V.
05/2015
1.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
Gave them above. I cannot give you further details. They promised a bid. NEVER SENT A BID. NEVER CAME OUT AGAIN. NOT RELIABLE. NO INTEGRITY.
Description of Work: Came to look at my drainage problem. Never contacted me with a bid as promised.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0
Kristi L.
04/2015
3.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I was told that they would dig out the tree stumps. They did not. I am having to go back and buy fill dirt to complete the filling of the holes left. Two holes were left completely open. The group who worked my job told me I had a leak in my plumbing and gave me the number of the plumbing service I needed to use. I had two non-affiliated plumbers declare that I did not have a leak.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
$3,000
Joyce A.
01/2015
5.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
He recommended a structural engineer. He came out to give us a big according to the structural engine report. He was very prompt, and called and checked in to make sure his bid was the best.
Description of Work: I was needing foundation repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Janet L.
07/2014
5.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
Rep came to home and made recommendations for improvements to shifting foundation repair made appt and crew arrived promptly and complected job in one pay. Cleaned up was outstanding.
Description of Work: 12 piers supported house which is showing signs of movement on foundation were reinforced. required pigging peep around foundation and adding support.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
Steve D.
08/2012
3.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
Had estimate done, work performed, damage electric supply to home, 6 month foundation fix failed, called and took months to get on site response, threw so dirt around and said to add gutters. Added gutters and foundation still not stable.
Description of Work: Add addition piers to back of home and adjust piers form previous foundation company. 6 months later foundation needed more adjusting, but took months to come out and check, then throw a little dirt around and said add gutters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
$8,000
Michael R.
06/2012
2.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
The first time I practically had to beg them to come out and work on my house, but eventually they agreed. I know it's probably a small job for them, but they're the ones who issued a warranty of the foundation so they should expect to be the first responders when I have a problem. The second time I left many messages. I called them and e-mailed them. They have refused to acknowledge my request. So I paid another company that would come to my house a lot of money to repair the entire foundation instead. Ultimately, there's probably nothing wrong with the work they did on my house. But I view their warranty as worthless because they wouldn't even take my calls. To add insult to injury, a few months ago after a major hail storm, they called me to offer to inspect my roof for damage. I declined.
Description of Work: I've had two encounters with Straight Line. The previous owner hired Straight Line to perform extensive foundation repair on my 1940s pier and beam house in 2007. At some point around February or March 2010 I called them to look at the house because my front door was no longer functional. They did and agreed to repair it for $800. It wasn't covered under the warranty because no piers had been installed under that part of the foundation. However, about a year later, my door was again non-functional due to shifting. And I tried to contact them to come and look at it again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
$800
Peter S.
12/2011
5.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
They did what they said they would and got in and got out.
Description of Work: Foundation Repairs fixed our foundation line.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Pam T.
11/2011
5.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
Estimator thoroughly explained the process and was happy to answer any and all questions. Price was very competitive, but we ultimately decided to go with a different company.
Description of Work: Provided an estimate on foundation repair for our 30-year-old house. Recommended piers were needed only for the front half of house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
MICHAEL D.
01/2011
5.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
Very easy to work with, and talk to. Can barely tell they were there. This is a rehab house.
Description of Work: Installed ten piers on a two story home, about 2000 sf.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,600
VERN G.
01/2011
5.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
It was a good experience. It was a rushed period of time but they did get involved pretty quickly. Their pricing was fair. My only complaint was that they mixed up some concrete in the yard and messed it up a little bit. I didn't really notice it until they were finished. Overall I would use them again.
Description of Work: I used Straight Line Foundation Repair & Drainage Systems to do some pier and beam work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
MICHAEL W.
10/2010
4.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
His estimate was higher than the others. I needed 5 piers and he said I needed 10. He gave me a quote that was a $1,000 more than I paid.
Description of Work: I received an estimate
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Straight Line Foundation Repair & Drainage Systems
Our company keeps a record of every appointment we go to. According to our information we went out to this customer's home on Sept. 20th, 2010 at 1pm as scheduled and the customer was not there. Our rep called the customer's contact number and could hear the phone ringing inside the house. He left a message for customer to let him know we were at the house. Our rep left his card on the door and left. We did not hear from this customer again. I think the member may have us confused with another company. According to our records we never did an evaluation on this property. The person that called to schedule the appointment was someone with different first name. I would hope that if he see's Straight Line's response to this report that he would retract this statement. Thank you, Jamie Herriott (managing member of Straight Line Foundation Repair & Drainage, LLC)
CARLA F.
09/2010
5.0
irrigation systems, drain pipe, foundation repair
+ 1 more
They came out promptly after phone call. Explained in detail what it appeared needed to be done. Explained in detail what would be required to repair the foundation and the piers and beams. We received the estimate within 48 hours, which included all under house work, pier installation and creation of drainage system to remove standing water from foundation. They were extremely cooperative in setting up payment plan, they estimated two days to complete the work. The work crew and forman arrived on time to do the work, were courteous, professional, cleaned up after themselves and left our back yard looking better than when they arrived. They kept my husband informed before, during, and after the performance of the work. I would recommend they be used and would use them again myself.
Description of Work: They added support under the water heater, cement piers around a cement slab porch, replaced and laminated three major support beams and leveled the floor. They also repaired the existing piers and added a drainage system outside the south wall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,800
Karen M.
03/2010
5.0
irrigation systems, drain pipe, foundation repair
+ 1 more
Everything went very well. I was somewhat unhappy because I was not aware that they were going to use a particular pipe, but by the time I got home they were halfway done. However, we have had horrendous downpours in the past few months and the drainage system is working well, so they may have used that material for a reason. I have been happy with the system and would use them again.
Description of Work: The installed our irrigation system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,550
Beth N.
08/2008
5.0
drain pipe
+ -1 more
The entire process from estimate to installation was great - they came in and completed the drain installation quickly. The drain was installed in 1 day and they were great about the grass - they actually dug deep enough to be able to roll it and then replaced it once the pipe was in the ground - and it survived the process! With all the recent rain, we have been most grateful this has already been completed!
Description of Work: We had Straight Line come out in May to correct some drainage issues in our backyard. Installed 4 to 5 drain boxes along with the piping that went through to the street.
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FAQ
Straight Line Foundation Repair & Drainage Systems is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Straight Line Foundation Repair & Drainage Systems accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Straight Line Foundation Repair & Drainage Systems offers free project estimates.
No, Straight Line Foundation Repair & Drainage Systems does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Straight Line Foundation Repair & Drainage Systems does not offer a senior discount.
No, Straight Line Foundation Repair & Drainage Systems does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Straight Line Foundation Repair & Drainage Systems offers warranties.
Straight Line Foundation Repair & Drainage Systems offers the following services: Install pressed concrete piers, steel piers, drilled piers, structural retaining walls, surface drains, French drains, channel drains, site grading, new concrete or pier and beam additions. Retaining walls. Specialize in stabilizing all types of foundations, slabs, pier and beams, and retaining walls. residential & commercial.