“Our business is family-owned and -operated,” said Lindsay Green, co-owner of Atlas Foundation Co, Inc. Atlas’ founder, Willard Murdock, Lindsay’s great-grandfather, started his career laying floors for Army barracks houses.
“While he was doing that, he realized there was no point in laying the floor in an unlevel building,” Kyler Ford, Lindsay’s cousin and equal business partner, explained. From there, ownership of Atlas passed down to their grandparents, then their dads, Lonnie and Darrel Ford. As of this month, Kyler and Lindsay have taken ownership of the business. “[We have] put in countless hours talking, thinking and strategizing on how we can build on where the company’s at now, and where we can take it.
“Our primary service is foundation repair,” Kyler continued. In addition to foundation repair, Atlas provides pilings, foam injection and services that help prevent the need for foundation repair later down the line. The Atlas team prides themselves on their honesty, quality and integrity. With this mantra in mind, they strive to do what’s right for their customers. “If I think you can get by without any foundation repair, I might be losing a job, but I know for you as a homeowner, that is the right step to take. It’s a win when I let people know, ‘You don’t need foundation repair yet. We may be able to take preventative measures and still accomplish the same goal.’”
Atlas also emphasizes quality service. “We have a high standard of quality of work, so we have a high standard quality of material,” Kyler continued. “The workmanship that goes into how we fix piers and beams is a lot different than other companies. We’re more thorough. There’s more craftsmanship with the woodwork and the way we install footings beneath the house. That way it has a better chance at having a long-term effect.”
“We have a lifetime warranty,” Lindsay said of their integrity. “All foundation companies offer them, but few stand behind them. When somebody calls and has a problem, we go back out. We stand behind our word.”
Due to their field, Atlas works closely with plumbers. Recently, they acquired Cables Plumbing, a locally owned business that’s been in Burleson for 25 years. This allows them to ensure the quality of work and pricing structure of both sides of a job. “Now we are plumbers and can service your house from start to finish,” Kyler said. “We have a great resource that came with the plumbing company: our master plumber. He’s been a master plumber for 20 years and a plumber for 30. He’s got a wide range of knowledge.”
“We have a high standard of quality of work, so we have a high standard quality of material.”
Lindsay and Kyler have enjoyed working with their family over the past 20 years. “I think it goes back to the dynamic of our family. We don’t take things too seriously. That comes directly from our great-grandfather, Willard Murdock,” Kyler said. Their levity and complimentary personalities have allowed the family to have fun working together. “At the end of the day, we all have the same goal in mind, which is the success of the business.” As their kids get older and the business grows, Lindsay and Kyler look forward to sharing the business with their own kids and teaching them the same work ethic they gained while working at Atlas in their teenage years.
Atlas Foundation Co, Inc.
3916 Heritage Ct.
Burleson, TX 76028
(817) 478-1181
[email protected]
atlasfoundationinc.com
facebook.com/atlasfoundationinc
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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