Pearland spans parts of Brazoria, Fort Bend and Harris counties. For foundation repair in Pearland, call (281) 346-9386 or send the form.
A fast-growing city
Pearland incorporated in 1959 with about 1,910 residents. It had 18,697 people in 1990, 37,640 in 2000 and 91,252 in 2010, then 125,828 in 2020. So a large share of Pearland's homes went up after 2000, by our reading of those counts.
Permits and floodplains
Pearland requires permits for repairing an existing structure. Permits and Inspections: 281-652-1638. If your home is in a mapped floodplain, read about the city's 50 percent rule before a large repair.
Ground
Brazoria County's soils are mostly alluvial loams and clays. See our soil page.
We also take requests from Friendswood, Manvel, Alvin. All cities.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Pearland city, Texas
- Wikipedia: Pearland, Texas
- City of Pearland: Residential and Commercial Permits
- City of Pearland: Substantial damage assessment letter (Engineering, 2018)
- Texas State Historical Association, Handbook of Texas: Brazoria County (Diana J. Kleiner)
Reviewed October 7, 2026. Rules, prices and contacts change, so check the source before relying on it.
Questions and answers
Who issues foundation repair permits in Pearland?
The City of Pearland's Permits and Inspections division, at 281-652-1638. The city requires permits for repairing an existing structure.
Ready to have it looked at?
Send the form or call, and we'll pass your request to a local foundation repair contractor. It's free for homeowners.
If you reach voicemail, leave your name, number, the property address and what you've noticed.