Residential Foundation Repair

When a Foundation Repair Permit Is Needed

Any foundation repair requires a permit. That covers leveling a house, adding or replacing piers or footings, and changing or altering any part of the floor system. The standards apply only to the portions of the foundation you actually work on; piers, beams and floor framing that are left alone do not have to be brought up to these requirements.

Step 1: Gather the Required Documents

Before a Residential Foundation Repair Permit can be issued, you will need:

• A letter and plans stamped by a licensed engineer that show where the work will happen and state whether any water, sewer or gas lines affected by the repair must be tested
• A separate permit for any repair to water, sewer or gas lines that is part of the job
• The project address and the property's legal description
• Contact details for the owner and for any contractor or architect
• The intended use, the square footage and the size of the work area
• The class of work, a description, the job valuation and the market value of the property

Step 2: Apply Online

Building permit applications are filed through the City of Fredville online permit portal. New users need a working email address to register, and setting up an account takes about five minutes.

After You Apply

Most applications are processed within 5 to 10 business days of submittal. Reviews can take longer when staff need corrections or more information from the applicant.

Help by Phone or in Person

If you would like help with the online application, give us a call or stop by the office.

• Visit: Building Inspections Division, City Hall, 100 Civic Center Drive, Fredville, TX 75999
• Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Call: (555) 010-2235
• Write: [email protected]

Fees

• Applications and fee payments are both handled in the online permit portal.
• The portal's fee estimator shows the expected cost of a foundation repair permit before you apply.

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