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Level A is a visual assessment commonly offered by home inspectors (and some engineers). It includes an interview, document review, and a professional walk-through, and may include spot elevation samples for context. You receive an independent performance opinion and practical maintenance guidance—good when you want a professional read at a lower cost.

Level B (our most selected) adds a complete ZIPLEVEL® elevation survey, mapped readings, and Deflection & Tilt Analysis to Level A. Pier-less also includes the Houston Area Soil PVR (Potential Vertical Rise) map for local context. You receive a written PDF report with diagrams, photos, and clear next steps—ideal when you want precise numbers and documentation.

Level C is an engineer-led forensic investigation that may include soil sampling, lab testing, and targeted diagnostics (e.g., plumbing leak tests, concrete/rebar evaluations). It is deeper, slower, and more expensive—used for litigation, major structural movement, or repair design. Pier-less does not provide Level C; we can coordinate or refer a licensed engineer if needed.

Choose Level A for a lower-cost professional opinion without full documentation. Choose Level B when you want quantified data (elevation survey, deflection/tilt analysis, Houston soil PVR) and a written report. Choose Level C only when a licensed engineer must perform a forensic investigation with testing.

A foundation elevation survey uses a ZIPLEVEL® altimeter to map interior floor elevations. The data quantifies slab deflection and tilt (L/360 reference) and helps separate cosmetic changes from performance concerns. It’s the backbone of our Level B analysis and written report.

PVR (Potential Vertical Rise) estimates how expansive clays in the Houston area can move with moisture change. We include this context with Level B to interpret measurements and recommend practical moisture management (grading, drainage, vegetation, foundation watering).

Foundation repair companies typically offer commission-based repair estimates and leveling proposals—not an unbiased, independent foundation inspection. They are not licensed to inspect in the way we do. Pier-less is inspection-only, independent, and does not sell repairs.

Independent, licensed expertise is never “free.” “Free inspections” are usually sales calls designed to sell repairs. Our paid inspections deliver objective data, clear conclusions, and documentation you can trust—before you seek any estimates.

Your inspection is performed by a licensed Texas inspector with advanced training in foundation elevation surveying and engineering-based evaluation. We serve Houston, Sugar Land, Richmond, Katy, and Fort Bend County.

Cracks in drywall or brick, sticking doors/windows, gaps at trim or cabinets, sloping or uneven floors, and recurring separations at counters/backsplashes. If you notice these, book an independent Level B foundation inspection.

Most Level B inspections take about 90–120 minutes on site. The written report with elevation map, analysis, photos, and recommendations is typically delivered within 24 hours.