Brian Snell is the guy you want inspecting your foundation when you need the unvarnished truth. He's spent years crawling under houses, measuring floor elevations, and telling homeowners exactly what's going on beneath their feet — no sugarcoating, no scare tactics, no inflated repair quotes.
Brian covers 70+ cities across the DFW Metroplex, from Weatherford to Waxahachie and everywhere in between. He specializes in slab foundations, pier and beam structures, drainage assessments, and commercial properties. Whether you're in Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, or anywhere else in North Texas — Brian will come to you.
His approach is simple: if your foundation is fine, he'll tell you. If it needs work, he'll explain what's happening, why it's happening, and what your options are. Then he'll hand you a detailed report with photos and measurements and let you decide on your own time. No pressure, no obligation.
Brian's thorough inspection reports have made him a go-to resource for DFW homeowners, realtors navigating tricky transactions, and buyers looking for honest second opinions. When Brian hands you a report, you'll know exactly what your home needs — no more, no less. That's the IFR way.
"Brian was incredible. He spent over an hour at our house, documented everything with photos, and sat down with us to go through the report page by page. My husband is an engineer and even he was impressed by the detail. No fluff, just facts."
"Had Brian come out for a second opinion after another company quoted $22,000 in repairs. Brian said we needed about $9,000 worth of work and explained exactly why the other quote was inflated. That kind of honesty earned our business for life."
"Brian was thorough and honest. Told us our foundation was in good shape and we didn't need anything right now — just keep an eye on drainage. Appreciated that he didn't try to sell us work we didn't need. Took one star off only because scheduling took a week, but worth the wait."
"We're realtors and Brian is the only foundation inspector we recommend to our clients. He shows up on time, doesn't try to scare buyers, and his reports are so detailed that they practically sell themselves. We've sent him at least 15 referrals this year alone."
"Called Brian after noticing cracks in our brick. He came out within two days, spent almost two hours at our house, and walked us through everything. Turns out we only needed 6 piers instead of the 14 another company quoted. His honesty saved us over $8,000. Can't recommend him enough."
Brian's reports are among the most thorough in the business — complete with photos and clear explanations.
He doesn't sugarcoat problems or invent them. You get the truth, plain and simple.
Brian won't recommend work you don't need. His honest approach has saved homeowners thousands.
Slab, pier and beam, commercial — Brian handles it all with the same level of expertise.
Call IFR at (817) 561-6500 and ask for Brian. We'll schedule your free foundation inspection at a convenient time.
Brian provides a detailed written report covering every area of your foundation — what's healthy, what needs monitoring, and what requires repair. His reports are known for being clear and comprehensive.
None at all. Brian's inspection is completely free. If he recommends repairs, you're under no obligation to proceed — and there's never any pressure to decide on the spot.
Yes. Brian is experienced with both slab and pier-and-beam foundations, as well as drainage assessments and commercial properties throughout the DFW Metroplex.
In most cases, we can get Brian out to your property within a few days of your call. During busy seasons it may take a bit longer, but we always try to accommodate your schedule.