Advanced House Leveling

Advanced House Leveling handles foundation and concrete work out of Waco, Texas. Jimmy Meeks runs the company, which has been part of the Meeks family since 1897. They offer house leveling along with concrete pilings, steel pilings, soil injection, root barriers, moisture barriers, and water drainage. The business covers Waco, Temple, Killeen, and nearby spots in Central Texas, and they provide free inspections for McLennan County residents.

Customers call them when pier and beam homes show doors that won't close or large cracks on the exterior. Crews led by names like Mel, Kenny, and Spencer install new piers and beams to make the structure solid again. They dig around the perimeter of the house, complete the repairs, and restore the yard to how it was before. Inspectors also come out to measure levels inside homes and explain when no repairs are needed yet.

The team responds quickly, with inspectors showing up the next day when needed. They keep homeowners informed during the job and charge reasonable rates without pushing extra work. Crews finish on schedule, such as two days for pier and beam work or three hours for a dozen piers. Jimmy and the foremen stay available to answer questions throughout.

Reviews praise the crews for being efficient and respectful while completing jobs without issues. Topics that come up often include honest assessments during inspections, crews that work hard without cutting corners, and clear explanations of what caused the foundation problems in the first place.

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“When your pier and beam house starts showing signs of trouble—doors that won't close, doors swinging open on their own, large cracks appearing on the exterior, the fact is, you know you have foundation issues. Realizing you need a repair is the easy part. But deciding the WHO, I thought was going to be the hard part. Who to trust, ended up not being as painful as I expected. As tempting as it is to go with a cheaper option, you have to realize...there is a reason for a lower price. I got an estimate from a company who came out. I looked at it and almost signed. But, I decided to get a "2nd opinion". I called Advanced House leveling and spoke to Jana. She sent Mel to my house for my quote.We walked around, showed me the problem areas, we went inside and he showed me his drawing and price. I didn't share the other quote. That was for my eyes only. I told him I would think it over. That night, I compared the 2 quotes and drawings. The cheaper one had 15 pilings. BUT, the work only went around half of the house. They were only addressing the sinking side of the house..When I looked at the Advanced quote, it had 20 pilings, BUT, it went around the ENTIRE perimeter of the house. Admitt”

“Advanced Foundation Repair and Leveling We recently hired Advance Foundation Repair and Leveling to address issues with the foundation at our home and we were so impressed with the work that was done. Jimmy Meeks (owner), his foreman Kenny, and Kenny’s crew were efficient, polite, hardworking, and very respectful of us, our home, and our dog. The job was started and completed on time as promised. His crew dug around the perimeter of our home, performed the repairs, and then put everything back the way they found it. They treated our home like a home and not like a “job site”. Furthermore, Jimmy and Kenny were both available to us throughout the entirety of the project to answer questions and address our concerns. Jimmy never failed to answer our calls. These things really stood out to us as we have worked with other contractors in the past who did none of these things. When Jimmy came to give us a quote, he explained the whole process to us from start to finish. When Kenny and his crew showed up to do the work, Kenny went over the process with us again and updated us regularly on the progress. Kenny walked our property to explain what was going to happen, and with each new step”

“Advanced is top notch. They installed new piers and beams in our 1940s house about one month ago and everything is solid as a rock. Very efficient, kind and professional crew. They did their work in just two days. Reasonably priced. Would highly recommend.”

“Finally a company that stands behind their work. The quality of work from Advanced House Leveling stands apart from the rest. For an honest and dependable company that delivers on its promises, Jimmy Meek’s is the best choice hands down.”

“Steller team over at Advanced, and I would recommend them to anyone who needs to undertake the scary process of house leveling. I look forward to working with them for years to come and hope everyone has the same great experience I have.”

“Jimmy and his team of professionals are amazing. You can expect nothing but honesty and transparency when getting an assessment from Advanced House Leveling. No trade tricks or anything that will end up costing you more later. They made me feel prioritized, and I had wonderful customer service. I highly recommend!!”

“From start to finish, our experience with this company was nothing short of exceptional. The crew was punctual, respectful, and very hardworking. I've never seen anybody work as hard as I seen them. The inspector took his time to thoroughly inspect our foundation issues, explain the causes, and walk us through every step of the repair process. We are very thankful for how honest this company has been with us and how convenient they are. My husband and I are very pleased with this company and highly recommend!!”

“Excellent customer service and work ethic! Jimmy and his team are the best. Highly recommend for your foundation repair and house leveling! Jimmy will fix it!!”

“I highly recommend Advanced House Leveling! From start to finish, they were honest, upfront, and professional. They took the time to explain everything clearly and never tried to upsell me on anything I didn’t need. It’s rare to find a company that is so straightforward and trustworthy. I truly appreciate their integrity and the quality of their work. If you’re looking for a team you can rely on, this is the one!”

“Had Advanced Leveling lift a corner of my home after purchasing it. Jimmy himself came originally and was extremely helpful. The area had tile that we had prepared to replace due to the nature of the foundation. They were able to lift my home and keep all tile in place. The crew that came out was fast, friendly, and extremely knowledgable. They even ran through an old wire (that wasn't in use) and the crew didn't hide it. They called me out to show it to me and were very honest. A year later, before starting new remodel, called them again for an inspection to green light moving ahead. Not only did Spencer come out the next day and inspect, but he hung around and gave me advice and even recommended reliable contractor to call moving forward. Highly recommend them.”

“We couldn't be happier with Advanced House Leveling. From the initial inspection to the final repair, their team was incredibly knowledgeable and courteous. They answered all of our questions and kept us informed throughout the process. A truly 5-star experience! I would recommend Jimmy to all friends and family. No regrets, just happy!”

“I used Jimmy to inspect the foundation of a home pre-purchase. I found him to be very knowledgeable , professional and an honest guy. I didn’t need repair but he could have easily made something up and I would have paid but he didn’t do that…”

“The guys who work for Advanced House Leveling & Foundation Repair were very professional and hard working. Helped me understand what all they were doing and answered all of my questions. These guys took their job very seriously and knew exactly what they were doing. They did an amazing job that my dad was impressed and asked to do his house as well. I highly recommend this crew to everyone. You would not be disappointed. Thank you guys!”

“To anyone considering this company, do yourself a favor and trust them! If your foundation can be fixed they will get it done! I appreciated all of the knowledge they shared with me throughout the whole process so I could not only understand why my home was having issues but also if there was any small things I could do going forward to prevent more trouble. As long as Texas soil keeps giving homeowners hell I'm gonna keep calling Jimmy for all my foundation needs.”

“Jimmy is awesome! He took the time to explain his process, my wife and I felt completely assured and confident after our meeting with him. Honesty, integrity, and quality are at the top of his list. He made the time to really help us through a pickle and whenever I get the chance I tell anyone in need that ADVANCED HOUSE LEVELING is the best in service, workmanship, and just good ol’ fashioned good business practice.”

“I can’t say enough great things about Advanced house leveling and foundation repair! We had the pleasure of meeting Jimmy at our new home. He was professional, kind, timely, knowledgeable and a true jem! After walking us through the process of repairing the foundation and making sure to answer any questions we had, we knew we’d made the right decision. I will be recommending this company and Jimmy to everyone.”

“We are so happy with the work completed by Advanced House Leveling & Foundation Repair. We needed 12 piers and the crew completed the job in only three hours! The entire team was professional and the work looks amazing. We are so grateful and appreciate working with this company from start to finish!”

“What great customer service from owner Jimmy M. We bought our house over 2 1/2 years ago and had some concerns with our foundations. Jimmy showed up not only to give a detailed inspection with our concerns but added peace of mind that our home is old and has been tested more importantly against time. Fast forward to yesterday 6/18/2024 we are now selling our home and the buyers have what I’m sure was the same concerns we had purchasing this home. Jimmy came back out gave the house a full inspection as previously free of charge to re a sure the new owners as he did us in the past. Oh we have big dogs American Bully and an Australian shepherd pit bull mix, Barnum & Bailey. He loved all over our dogs 2 1/2 years ago and again yesterday… I think they like him as much as we do. I highly recommend Jimmy and his team if you have any concerns with your foundation.”

“Spencer came out to take a look at our house after we noticed some potential settling of the foundation. He looked at the points of concern and measured the foundation level inside the house, explaining everything and why no work was necessary - what a relief! What a night and day difference from the company that came a few days earlier, who tried to oversell (and overprice) us on work we did not need, and that would have likely created many problems for our house. It was a huge emotional relief to have Spencer clarify what every level number meant and the condition of the foundation. I am SO grateful for everyone at Advanced House Leveling and Foundation Repair. Spencer and the owner Jimmy are amazing! Having honest people you can trust means everything as a homeowner. If you need work or are concerned, call these guys. They are absolute gems!”

“Spencer came by to give me a second opinion on a quote for foundation repair, and I cannot say enough good things about him. He talked with me honestly about the state of my foundation and helped me to know that I didn't need the repairs as soon as I thought I did. He told me what to do to improve the state of my foundation and even gave me his card, telling me to call him with any questions. He treated me with respect and care, took time to explain everything and even recommended that, due to a warranty issue, I should stick with the other company. Time will tell if I'll be following that last piece of advice as this is a person and a company I would trust with any work on my home. I wish I could give them a hundred stars!! If you need foundation work, they are the company to go to.”