DALLAS - FORT WORTH FOUNDATION, STRUCTURAL & ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
- Engineering Experts in Foundation Movement, Causation, Repair & Preventative Measures
- Foundation Inspection
- Evaluation & Report
Before you call a contractor, CALL FOR AN ENGINEERING EVALUATION
Foundation Inspection - Know Where Your Home Stands!
Thomas Engineering Consultants was founded to educate homeowners and prospective buyers on safeguarding their most important investment—their home. With over 28 years of expertise as trusted foundation engineers, we specialize in diagnosing Foundation Movement, Causation, Repair, and Preventative Measures. Our team deeply understands the foundation challenges posed by the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s expansive soils and severe weather conditions.

Our passion is solving complex foundation issues and providing homeowners with clear, actionable insights. Each detailed engineering report we create is custom-tailored to your property, offering precise recommendations to enhance your foundation’s long-term performance and reduce or even eliminate future repair costs.

When Should You Call TEC?
- When you are buying a home
- When you are selling a home
- If you notice cracks, unleveled flooring, or other signs of foundation settling
- If you are interested in proactively protecting your home or business’ foundation
Why Do I Need A Licensed Professional Engineer For a Foundation Inspection?
Most cities require a detailed engineer’s report prepared by a licensed professional engineer before issuing permits for foundation repairs. Their intent is to protect the property owner by ensuring the work is being completed safely and correctly. Also, many banks require comprehensive foundation inspection reports when homeowners refinance their homes. If banks and lenders require a certified engineer’s report (instead of free quotes from foundation repair companies), then you should too!

Contact TEC
Unfortunately, some foundation repair companies in Dallas-Fort Worth get around the permit requirements by making an “arrangement” with an engineer, which does not bode well for the property owner. To avoid multiple bids, and conflicting opinions for the best foundation solution, contact TEC at the first sign of concern.
We can give you peace of mind in knowing that work performed (or not performed) on your home is justified and correct, which will, in turn, help you save money in the long run.
MEET THE PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
Tommy LaLonde, P.E., M.ASCE, is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, Class of 1994 – Civil Engineering. As a registered professional engineer, Tommy has amassed over 28 years of experience in structural engineering, soil mechanics, foundation performance, and inspections. At TEC, it’s our goal to help you protect your investment and help you make an informed decision. Whether you are buying, selling, or simply want to know where your home stands, TEC will provide you straight answers about the health of your home’s foundation as well as tailored foundation maintenance instructions to reduce your risk of costly foundation repairs.
His Organizational Memberships:
- Foundation Performance Association (FPA)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Texas Society of Professional Engineer (TSPE)
His Certifications:
- Texas Licensed Professional Engineer #93572
- Texas Licensed Irrigator LI7110
- OSHA - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER)
Should I have the foundation inspected BEFORE I purchase a home?
In Texas, we always recommend an engineering evaluation of pier and beam or concrete slab foundations by an independent engineer BEFORE you invest your hard-earned dollars. A comprehensive foundation inspection can be a valuable part of the home-buying process. A home inspector is an important person to involve and can offer a variety of opinions on the different systems in a home. However, they are likely not licensed professional engineers and don’t have the expertise to give you a thorough review of the foundation. Getting an independent foundation inspection from a licensed professional engineer before you purchase a home will help you identify any problems that can potentially be addressed before the transaction is finalized.

Foundation Inspections
Structural Evaluation Engineering Report
Your home or business is likely the LARGEST investment you have, and protecting its value is important. If you see signs of foundation problems, you might think to call the best foundation companies in Dallas, TX, first… but wait! While foundation repairs may become necessary in extreme circumstances, it’s best to have YOUR situation first assessed by a Structural Engineer to determine the true causation and appropriate preventative maintenance plan and/or repair plan.

Simple & Straightforward
Thomas Engineering Consultants will provide you with a comprehensive engineered report to take control of your situation. Our goal is to minimize your efforts, foundation repair costs, and overall stress throughout the process by pointing you in the right direction. Our Licensed Professional Engineers make the structural evaluation process simple and straightforward.
Easy 3-Step Structural Evaluation Process
Thomas Engineering will come to your home and complete a thorough evaluation. Our focus is to determine if the foundation system is performing as intended. This process includes gathering basic historical information on your home, identifying stresses inside and outside of your home, measuring relative floor elevations across the foundation, and inspecting the outside conditions to identify any external contributing factors to overall performance.
Your custom report will be based on a level “B” investigation as described by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and the American Society of Civil Engineers, Texas Section. Through this process, our goal is to determine if your home is performing within structural guidelines. If not, our focus is to identify if foundation work is necessary, or if simply addressing the underlying cause(s) is enough to mitigate movements and prevent foundation problems and the need for costly foundation repairs. We will provide you the necessary recommendations to ensure that the most important part of your home, THE FOUNDATION, is performing at its best.
Should any recommendations extend beyond your ability to implement yourself, our engineering report can be used to seek bids from different companies, ensuring they are selling you the correct scope of work. This is an important step because improperly installed drainage, irrigation, or foundation repairs can actually lead to more costly foundation problems. When each contractor is providing price quotes based on the same specifications detailed by Thomas Engineering Consultants, then you are equipped to make the very best decision.
Cost Of Structural Evaluation
The price for an engineering evaluation depends primarily on the foundation type (pier and beam or slab on grade), the interior square footage, and the potential cost of fixing a cracked foundation.

Annual Evaluations And Structural Engineered Report
Even if you haven’t noticed indications of foundation movement, it is a good idea to have a foundation inspection performed every couple of years by a licensed professional engineer, as the severity of foundation movement will increase as the home ages. Additional engineering evaluations help identify areas of concern before the problem gets out of hand. Contact Thomas Engineering Consultants, and let us provide proactive recommendations specific to your home in order to reduce the risk of future foundation problems and costly repairs.
We Cater To Following Cities
- Addison
- Allen
- Alvarado
- Arlington
- Azle
- Balch Springs
- Bedford
- Benbrook
- Burleson
- Carrolton
- Cedar Hill
- Cleburne
- Colleyville
- Crowley
- Dallas
- Denton
- DeSoto
- Duncanville
- Euless
- Farmers Branch
- Flower Mound
- Forest Hill
- Fort Worth
- Forest Hill
- Frisco
- Garland
- Glenn Heights
- Grand Prairie
- Grandview
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Hurst
- Irving
- Joshua
- Keene
- Keller
- Lancaster
- Lewisville
- Mansfield
- McKinney
- Mesquite
- North Richland Hills
- Plano
- Richardson
- Rowlett
- Sachse
- Saginaw
- Seagoville
- Southlake
- University Park
- Watauga
- White Settlement
