Foundation repair in Murphy, TX
Most of Murphy is less than 25 years old. Here's what that means, and what the city publishes.
Murphy is a small, mostly owner-occupied city between Plano and Wylie along FM 544. If you're seeing cracks or sticking doors in a Murphy home, send the form or call (469) 409-4806.
Murphy at a glance
| Population, 2020 census | 21,013 |
|---|---|
| Population estimate, July 2025 | 20,985 |
| Homes that are owner-occupied | 93.7% |
| Median value of an owner-occupied home | $555,500 |
| Land area | 5.7 square miles |
Mostly built after 1999
Murphy had 3,099 residents in 2000 and 17,708 in 2010. Wikipedia ties the jump to the President George Bush Turnpike, which opened better access from the west, and describes "rapid expansion of new homes built after 1999." So most Murphy homes are roughly 15 to 25 years old.
Homes from that period may sit on post-tensioned slabs, which shouldn't be drilled or cut without locating the cables; see slab foundation repair. The population has held almost flat since 2020, so there has been little new home building since then, by our reading of the census.
What the City of Murphy publishes
- Contractor registration: the city says contractors must register with the City and provide proof of liability insurance, and must register annually to do business in Murphy.
- New homes: the residential submittal requirements ask for a foundation plan by a Texas licensed engineer and a letter stating the foundation was designed for the lot's soil conditions. That applies to new construction, not repairs.
- Foundation repair: we didn't find a Murphy document that covers foundation repair permits. Ask the city before work starts.
City of Murphy Customer Service, 206 North Murphy Road, Murphy, TX 75094: 972-468-4100. Inspection requests: 972-468-4050.
The ground
Murphy is in Collin County, inside the Blackland Prairie belt the Texas Water Development Board describes as having very high shrink-swell clay. Maxwell Creek runs through the city. The USDA Web Soil Survey will show what's mapped under your lot.
Other cities we cover: Plano, Richardson, Wylie, Sachse. See all areas.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Murphy city, Texas
- Wikipedia: Murphy, Texas (historical census populations)
- City of Murphy: Contractors or DIY home projects need City permits (October 27, 2016)
- City of Murphy: Residential Submittal Requirements
- City of Murphy: Permit Applications
- Texas Water Development Board: Texas State Soil fact sheet (Houston Black clay)
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Web Soil Survey
Last checked October 6, 2026. Prices, rules and phone numbers change, so confirm with the source before you act.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for foundation repair in Murphy?
We couldn't find a Murphy document that covers foundation repair permits. Ask City of Murphy Customer Service at 972-468-4100 before work starts.
Does a contractor need to register in Murphy?
Yes. The city says contractors must register with the City, provide proof of liability insurance, and register annually.
Want a local contractor to look at it?
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