Stratum Foundation Repair

What Stratum Foundation Repair does

Stratum Foundation Repair is a privately held, family-owned foundation repair company founded in 2006 by Ryan Hise in McKinney, Texas. It provides foundation stabilization and lifting services on residential and commercial properties across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, operating from seven offices (McKinney HQ, Plano, Dallas, Frisco, Allen, Garland, Arlington) and serving 100+ cities. The company specializes in repairs caused by expansive montmorillonite clay soils — the active geological foundation issue across North Texas — and is differentiated by three proprietary pier systems (ST1, ST3, ST10) at progressively deeper installation tiers, all using 11,980 PSI concrete cylinders that materially exceed the industry standard 5,000–6,000 PSI specification. Every repair carries a lifetime transferable warranty reviewed by an independent third-party engineer rather than self-evaluated, which functions as both a quality signal and a switching cost. Free NFRA-certified inspections drive top-of-funnel lead generation, with field inspectors providing detailed written reports including elevation measurements and photos under a stated "no high-pressure sales" operating principle.

The commercial model is direct-to-consumer with two distinct customer segments: residential homeowners in distress from foundation movement (the primary segment) and real estate agents needing transaction-speed foundation work (a dedicated partner program with rush scheduling, lockbox access, PE-stamped engineering letters, and payment-at-closing). Job sizes range from $2,500 to $15,000 depending on pier count and severity, with disclosed averages of ~$4,285 in McKinney and ~$4,500 in Plano. Adjacent revenue streams include a preventive maintenance line (drainage correction, foundation watering systems, gutter work, slope grading, root barriers, concrete leveling) priced at $200–$3,000, plus a financing intermediation arrangement with Momnt that offers 0% interest, no-payment terms for 6/12/24 months to lower the affordability threshold. In 2024, the company launched Stratum Homeworks, a wholly owned sister brand providing post-repair interior cosmetic restoration (drywall, texture, paint, flooring, tile, full remodeling), which vertically integrates a hand-off that was previously done by third parties and creates cross-sell economics on each repair job.

The company has completed 5,000+ repairs and 20,000+ inspections over its 18-year operating history, carries a 4.9/5 average across 500+ Google reviews, and holds an A+ BBB rating with zero complaints filed. There are no public revenue figures, no external funding events, and no headcount disclosures beyond a small management team (founder, sales manager, field supervisor, operations manager, office assistant), making the business a classic owner-operated, regionally concentrated, reputation-driven services franchise.

Name

Stratum Foundation Repair

Legal name

Stratum Foundation Repair

Website

https://stratumfoundationrepair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Stratum Foundation Repair is a privately held, family-owned foundation repair company serving Dallas-Fort Worth homeowners from seven offices with three proprietary pier systems engineered for North Texas expansive clay soils and a lifetime transferable warranty.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation Repair Services

NAICS

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120)

akta.pro primary industry

Foundation Remediation & Underpinning (Jack Piles, Resin Injection, Re-leveling) (IMAFAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shallow Foundations & Ground Support (Footings, Rafts, Ground Beams) (IMAFAOAB), Concrete Crack Repair & Sealing (HSAGALAA)

Keywords

• Foundation repair services
• Concrete pier installation
• Structural stabilization
• Expansive clay repair
• Residential foundation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Foundation Repair Services: One-time foundation repair service using ST1, ST3, or ST10 pier systems. Revenue varies by number of piers (6-20 typical), system used, and severity of foundation movement. Typical job ranges $2,500-$15,000. Includes free lifetime transferable warranty.
2. Foundation Maintenance Services: Preventive maintenance services including drainage correction, foundation watering systems, gutter installation/repair, slope/grading repair, root barrier installation, and flat work/concrete leveling. Costs $200-$3,000 depending on scope.
3. Financing Intermediation: Partners with Momnt for 0% interest financing (6/12/24 months no payments). Facilitates payment-at-closing for real estate transactions. Company benefits from completed sales that might otherwise not proceed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stratum Foundation Repair provides foundation stabilization and structural repair services for residential properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, using three proprietary pier systems — ST1 concrete pressed piers, ST3 hybrid steel-and-concrete piers, and ST10 deep steel-and-concrete piers — engineered specifically for North Texas expansive montmorillonite clay soils. The offering includes free on-site foundation inspections by NFRA-certified inspectors, preventive maintenance services (drainage correction, foundation watering systems, gutter installation, slope grading, root barriers, concrete leveling), and a lifetime transferable warranty.

Product overview

Stratum Foundation Repair offers a unified suite of foundation repair and maintenance services built around three proprietary pier systems — the ST1 (concrete pressed piers), ST3 (hybrid steel and concrete), and ST10 (deep steel piers) — all engineered specifically for North Texas expansive clay soils and backed by a free lifetime transferable warranty. The portfolio includes free NFRA-certified foundation inspections, preventive maintenance services (drainage correction, foundation watering systems, gutter installation, slope grading, root barriers, and concrete leveling), 0% interest financing through Momnt, and a dedicated real estate agent transaction program. The company is family-owned and operated by Ryan Hise since 2006, headquartered in McKinney, TX with seven offices across DFW. Its sister company, Stratum Homeworks, handles post-repair cosmetic restoration (drywall, paint, flooring, tile, and full interior remodeling) to complete the job from structural repair through finished interior surfaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stratum Homeworks: Sister company specializing in interior restoration services including drywall repair, texture matching, interior painting, flooring removal and replacement, tile repair, and full interior remodeling following foundation repair work.

Products and services

• ST1 Concrete Pressed Pier System Stratum's entry-level concrete pressed pier system featuring 1 ft of steel pipe starter followed by 11,980 PSI high-strength concrete cylinders (6" x 12") pressed to refusal against the structure's weight. Designed as a direct replacement for the industry-standard pier, reaching approximately 3 ft deeper on average than conventional pressed piers, with Schedule #3 rebar reinforcement. Targets residential properties in Dallas-Fort Worth experiencing moderate foundation settlement due to expansive clay soils.
• ST3 Hybrid Steel & Concrete Pier System Stratum's hybrid pier system combining 3 ft of steel pipe starter sections that punch through shallow hard layers, followed by 11,980 PSI concrete cylinders pressed to refusal. Reaches approximately 50% deeper than the ST1 on average, making it the company's most-installed system for Dallas-Fort Worth homes on Eagle Ford clay and deep Blackland Prairie clay. Targets residential properties with moderate-to-severe settlement requiring deeper stabilization than entry-level piers.
• ST10 Deep Steel Pier System Stratum's deepest proprietary pier system, leading with 10 ft of double-walled steel pipe (2 7/8" outer, 2 3/8" inner diameter) before transitioning to 11,980 PSI concrete cylinders pressed to refusal. Reaches approximately 100% deeper than the ST1, engineered for severe settlement, heavy multi-story structures, and deep North Texas clay profiles. Premium-tier offering for residential properties with the most challenging foundation movement.
• Foundation Maintenance Services Preventive foundation maintenance services for DFW homeowners wanting to address the controllable causes of foundation damage before settlement occurs. Includes drainage correction (French drains, surface drains, yard grading), foundation watering systems (soaker hoses, automated drip irrigation), seamless gutter installation and repair, slope and grading repair, root barrier installation, and flat work/concrete leveling via mudjacking or polyurethane foam injection. Typical cost $200–$3,000 depending on scope.
• Stratum Homeworks Interior Restoration Interior cosmetic restoration services offered through sister company Stratum Homeworks under shared ownership with Stratum Foundation Repair. Covers drywall crack repair, nail pop repair, texture matching, interior painting, door and window adjustment, ceiling and trim repair, flooring removal and replacement, tile repair, and full interior remodeling. Serves DFW homeowners from the same office locations to provide seamless handoff after structural foundation repair completion.
• Real Estate Agent Services Program Transaction-speed foundation inspection and repair package for real estate agents and brokers handling DFW transactions where foundation issues surface during inspection contingencies. Includes lockbox property access, rush scheduling for closing timelines, fast PE-stamped engineering letters for lender approval, payment-at-closing options for sellers, and pre-purchase free inspections for buyers in the option period. Removes the typical 3-week contractor wait that jeopardizes closings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most foundation repairs completed in 1-3 days
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Stratum HomeworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under same ownership. Handles cosmetic restoration after foundation repair including drywall repair, texture matching, interior painting, flooring replacement, tile repair, and full interior remodeling. Seamlessly coordinates handoff from foundation repair completion.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Olshan Foundation Repair: Long-established Texas-based foundation repair company serving Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston with comparable pressed/concrete pier systems, lifetime warranties, and a strong local brand. Most directly comparable peer given shared geography, customer segment, and product category.
• Perma-Pier Foundation Repair: DFW-headquartered foundation repair specialist offering pressed piers, steel piers, and a similar residential homeowner value proposition with multi-office Texas coverage. Direct competitor on product, geography, and customer.
• Foundation Support Specialists: Texas-based foundation repair contractor offering pier-and-beam and slab foundation solutions to residential homeowners, with comparable warranty and inspection-driven sales motion.

Broad incumbents

• Ram Jack Systems: National foundation repair brand with a broad dealer network across multiple U.S. regions. Operates a wider portfolio (steel piers, helical piers, wall anchors) at greater scale than Stratum but overlaps directly in the residential pressed/steel pier category.
• JES Foundation Repair: Large regional foundation repair and crawlspace/waterproofing operator in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Overlaps in residential foundation stabilization with warranty-backed service but at broader geographic and service-line scale.
• Acculevel: Multi-state foundation repair and waterproofing company serving the Midwest and Southeast. Compares on product line (pier systems, basement waterproofing) and warranty-backed residential service model, though not in the Texas market.
• DryPro Foundation & Crawlspace Specialists: Regional foundation and crawlspace repair company serving the Carolinas and surrounding states with comparable pier systems and inspection-based sales. Comparable service-line breadth though geographically distinct.

Regional players

• The Foundation Specialists: Texas-headquartered foundation repair contractor serving residential customers in multiple Texas metros. Directly comparable product offering in foundation piers but partial geographic overlap with Stratum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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