Advanced Foundation Repair

What Advanced Foundation Repair does

Advanced Foundation Repair, doing business as Advanced House Leveling & Foundation Repair, is a fourth-generation family-owned foundation repair contractor based in Waco, Texas. The company has operated continuously for over 100 years, with ownership passing from Joseph (great-grandfather) to Albert Luis (grandfather) to Harold (father) to the current owner, Jimmy Meeks. It serves residential homeowners and light commercial property owners across the Central Texas region, including Waco, Temple, and Killeen, from a single headquarters at 3807 W Industrial Blvd, Waco.

The company's core services span foundation underpinning and house leveling using concrete pilings (concrete cylinders driven with 50,000+ pounds of hydraulic pressure), double-walled steel pilings (allowing immediate house leveling), chemical soil injection (non-toxic potassium ions and ammonium salts injected at 7-10 feet to inhibit soil water absorption), pier and beam adjustments, root/moisture barrier installation (three-layer membranes at 3+ feet depth), and comprehensive water drainage solutions (gutters, downspouts, French drains, area drains, moisture barriers, under-slab drains). Every engagement begins with a free on-site inspection that produces a written estimate, foundation repair diagrams, and computer-precise CAD/CAI elevation surveys and contour diagrams — written documentation is positioned as a core differentiator. The team of approximately ten named professionals includes foremen with 15-25+ years of specialized experience, an inspector, an office manager, a carpenter, a Vice President (Jana), and a General Manager (Doug, joined 2020).

Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time project-based service fees for repair work, supplemented by a $75 fee per warranty visit and a transferrable warranty program that can move with home sales within 30 days of purchase. Customer acquisition is sales-led and direct: free inspections booked through the company website or phone (254-235-4922), with lead capture across Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, radio/TV commercials, and SMS. The company addresses a customer affordability ceiling via an Enhancify financing partnership that offers $500-$200,000 in funding, APRs from 7.99%, 0% promotional financing, 1-12 year terms, and soft-pull pre-approval. The company holds no patents, has no institutional investors, and operates as a privately held Texas entity.

Name

Advanced Foundation Repair

Legal name

Advanced Foundation Repairs

Website

https://wacotexasfoundationrepair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Advanced Foundation Repair is a fourth-generation, family-owned foundation repair contractor in Waco, Texas, serving residential and light commercial property owners across Central Texas (Waco, Temple, Killeen) with concrete and steel pilings, soil injection, drainage, and warranty services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation Repair Services

NAICS

Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Foundation Crack Repair (Masonry/Concrete) (HSAGALAG), Concrete Crack Repair & Sealing (HSAGALAA), Concrete Resurfacing, Overlays & Patching (HSAGALAD), Shallow Foundations & Ground Support (Footings, Rafts, Ground Beams) (IMAFAOAB), Retaining Walls & Slope Stabilization (Embankments, Rockfall Protection) (IMAFAEAH)

Keywords

• Foundation repair services
• House leveling
• Concrete pilings
• Steel pilings
• Soil injection

Headquarters

HQ city

Waco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foundation Repair Services: One-time service fees for foundation repair including concrete pilings, steel pilings, pier and beam repairs, soil injection, root/moisture barriers, and water drainage installation. Revenue generated through project-based pricing with free inspections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Advanced Foundation Repair provides residential and light commercial foundation repair and house leveling services in Central Texas, offering concrete pilings, steel pilings, drilled piers, pier and beam repairs, chemical soil injection, root and moisture barriers, and foundation water drainage systems. Each job is preceded by a free on-site inspection that produces a written estimate with an elevation survey, contour diagram, and computer-precise CAD/CAI drawings.

Product overview

Advanced House Leveling & Foundation Repair offers a comprehensive suite of foundation repair and maintenance services for residential and light commercial properties. The core service portfolio includes foundation repair methods (Concrete Pilings, Steel Pilings, Soil Injection), specialty barriers (Root Barriers/Moisture Barriers), and Water Drainage solutions, all delivered alongside free inspection services that include written estimates and CAD/CAI drawings. Additional offerings include Warranty Services and Foundation Maintenance guidance. The company serves the Central Texas area (Waco, Temple, Killeen) and has been operating for over 100 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pier and Beam Foundation Repair Repair service for pier and beam foundation systems that elevate structures above grade using concrete piers and timber beams, creating a subfloor crawl space for accessibility of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC infrastructure. Repairs involve replacing deteriorated wood components, installing pad and block support systems, and implementing site drainage solutions.
• Concrete Pilings Foundation repair method using concrete columns pushed into the ground under a foundation. Fast to install with immediate use capability, cost-effective compared to steel, with a proven performance record. Installation involves using high-power hydraulic rams exceeding 50,000 pounds of pressure.
• Steel Pilings Foundation repair method using double-walled steel columns driven into the ground under a foundation. Allows immediate house leveling after installation, with the leveling crew raising the house, pouring concrete patches, and completing site restoration.
• Soil Injection Chemical injection foundation repair using non-toxic, water-soluble chemicals (potassium ions and ammonium salts) injected into the ground to inhibit soil water absorption capacity and prevent soil swelling during rainfall. Solution is injected at depths of 7-10 feet around perimeter or interior.
• Root Barriers/Moisture Barriers Installation of three-layer plastic membrane barriers to prevent roots from growing under foundations and to block moisture from entering areas intended to be dry. Barriers are installed at least 3 feet deep and provide indefinite protection when made of concrete or plastic.
• Water Drainage Foundation drainage solutions including gutter and downspout installation, slope adjustment, area drains, French drains, moisture barriers, and under-slab drains designed to divert or direct water away from foundations and prevent structural problems.
• Foundation Inspection Free inspection service providing written foundation repair estimates with clear diagrams showing proposed work locations. Includes elevation surveys, contour diagrams, and structural reports with computer-precise CAD and/or CAI drawings.
• Warranty Services Foundation repair warranty program with transfer options available within 30 days of home purchase. Includes a warranty claim request process with a $75 service fee per visit and downloadable transfer forms.
• Foundation Maintenance DIY maintenance guidance including foundation watering systems using soaker hoses and foundation drainage maintenance through gutters, slope adjustment, and French drain installation.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Groundworks: National platform rollup of foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space brands. Broad incumbent in the same category as Advanced, with significantly larger marketing and operating scale — represents both a competitive threat and a potential acquirer.

Regional players

• Helitech: Foundation repair and waterproofing company operating across the Midwest and Mid-South. Comparable in underpinning, pier systems, and waterproofing services but geographically non-overlapping with Advanced's Central Texas footprint.

Direct peers

• Ram Jack Systems: National foundation repair brand combining proprietary steel piling products with a network of regional installers. Comparable in steel piling and underpinning methods, though operating at a much larger franchise scale.
• JES Foundation Repair: Regional foundation repair and basement waterproofing company serving the Mid-Atlantic and parts of the Southeast. Comparable in offering concrete pilings, pier systems, and crawl space encapsulation, with a similar warranty-driven sales model.
• Olshan Foundation Repair: Long-standing Texas-based foundation repair company offering concrete pressed pilings, steel pilings, and drainage solutions across multiple Texas metros. Closest comparable in service mix, regional concentration, and residential/light-commercial customer base.
• Stratum Foundation Repair: Texas-based foundation repair company providing concrete pilings, drilled piers, and drainage solutions. Comparable in service methodology, residential/light-commercial mix, and Texas-climate expertise.
• Foundation Support Specialists: Texas-based foundation repair provider offering pressed concrete pilings, steel piers, and pier-and-beam adjustments. Comparable in service mix and focus on residential foundation issues in Texas soil conditions.
• Perma-Pier Foundation Repair: Texas-based foundation repair specialist with concrete and steel piling systems plus drainage solutions. Directly comparable service portfolio and target customer (Texas homeowners with slab or pier-and-beam foundations).
• Dawson Foundation Repair: Texas-based foundation repair contractor using concrete pressed pilings, steel piers, and pier-and-beam repair methods. Comparable in scope of services, inspection-led sales motion, and regional operator profile.

Emerging players

• Crawl Space Ninja: Crawl space encapsulation, moisture control, and structural repair company. Partial overlap with Advanced's pier-and-beam and moisture barrier offerings, targeting the same Central/Southern U.S. climate zones with a more focused product.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/advancedwaco
• Facebookfacebook.com/388164214702644

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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