Quad Cities · Free Second Opinion

Got a Big Foundation Quote? Get a Second Opinion First.

If a basement company handed you a scary number, take a breath. We’ll look at the same problem, tell you what’s really going on, and give you an honest second opinion — free. Often the right repair is far smaller than what you were sold.

Quad Cities since 1948Licensed & insuredLocal, veteran crewNo commissioned salespeople

Homeowners across the Quad Cities have trusted Behncke since 1948 — grown almost entirely on referrals. When your reputation is the business, recommending a repair someone doesn’t need is the fastest way to lose it. So we don’t.

The difference that matters

Diagnosing a Problem Isn’t the Same as Selling a Repair

This is the one thing that separates an honest contractor from a sales operation — and once you see it, you can judge any quote you’re handed.

A sales-first company

Starts with the repair

Starts with the system they’re paid to sell
Fits your problem to that system
Quotes the biggest version “to be safe”
The salesperson earns a commission on it
A diagnosis-first company

Starts with the cause

Starts with what actually moved, and why
Recommends the smallest repair that fixes it
Will tell you when monitoring is enough
No commission — so no reason to inflate it

If a quote jumped straight to the repair without ever explaining the cause, that’s your sign to get a second opinion.

Before you sign anything

5 questions to ask any foundation contractor

1
Did they explain what caused the problem — or jump straight to the repair?
2
Did they show you the evidence, or just hand you a number?
3
Does their salesperson work on commission?
4
Is it one big system for every problem — or a repair matched to yours?
5
Will they put the diagnosis and warranty in writing?

We’re happy to answer all five before you decide anything.

Honest both ways

We’ll also tell you if it is serious

A second opinion isn’t about being the cheap option — it’s about being the accurate one. If your foundation genuinely needs a real repair, we’ll show you exactly why and how we’d fix it. And if it doesn’t, we’ll tell you that too. See the repairs we turn down.

Real second opinions, from the field

We’re adding real cases here — the big quote, what we actually found, and the honest recommendation. Until then, the fastest proof is to show us your quote and let us tell you straight.

Quick answers

The things people ask first

Is the second opinion really free?

Yes — a real contractor looks at the problem and gives you an honest assessment at no charge, no obligation.

What if you agree with the first quote?

Then we’ll tell you so. An honest second opinion sometimes confirms the first — that’s still worth knowing before you spend.

Do you do the repair too, or just the opinion?

Both — but there’s no pressure. Plenty of people use us just for the second opinion, and that’s fine.

Will you pressure me?

No. No commissioned salespeople, no scare tactics. We give you the facts and let you decide.

Before you spend thousands, get a straight answer

Show us the quote. We’ll tell you what’s really going on — free, and with no pressure.

More on our approach: Foundation Repair · Repairs We Don’t Recommend · What It Costs