Foundation repair contractors in Arlington, TX
Arlington's houses, its ground and its permit office, with a quick way to reach a local contractor.
Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth in Tarrant County. For foundation repair in Arlington, call (817) 635-2233 or send the form and we'll pass it to a local contractor.
When Arlington's houses went up
Arlington had 7,692 residents in 1950. It passed 90,000 by 1970, 160,000 by 1980 and 261,721 by 1990, then reached 332,969 in 2000. By our reading of that growth, a large share of Arlington's houses are roughly 35 to 75 years old. That's an inference from census counts, not a count of homes by age.
Ground
Tarrant County spans four natural regions, according to the Handbook of Texas, with Blackland Prairie clay in the southeast. Arlington's lots vary, so check yours in the USDA Web Soil Survey. More on our soil page.
Permits
The City of Arlington has required building permits for structural repairs to foundations since November 1, 2011, according to its Permitting & Inspections page. The city points to its technical bulletins for details, which we haven't reviewed, so call Planning and Development Services at 817-459-6502 (City Hall, 101 W. Abram Street, 2nd floor) to confirm what your repair needs. Permits are handled online through ArlingtonPermits.com.
Cost
Fixr's January 2026 national guide lists $10,000 to $40,000 for underpinning with piers and $200 to $1,000 for sealing a crack. See the cost page.
We also take requests from Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Kennedale, Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens. See all cities.
Questions people ask
Do I need a permit for foundation repair in Arlington?
Yes for structural repairs. Arlington has required building permits for structural repairs to foundations since November 1, 2011. Planning and Development Services: 817-459-6502.
How old are Arlington's homes?
Arlington grew from 7,692 people in 1950 to 332,969 in 2000 by census count, so much of its housing dates from that period. That's an inference from population, not a count of homes by age.
Have a contractor take a look
Fill in the form or call us. We pass the request to a local foundation repair contractor, and it costs homeowners nothing.
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