Reserve Study Companies in Texas

14 reserve study companies serve Texas HOAs and condominiums in this directory — 6 Texas-area specialists plus 8 national providers. Every listing was checked against the firm's own website.

Last verified 2026-07-06

Does Texas require a reserve study?Encouraged / disclosure

No statutory cycle — Texas law never requires a reserve study; any cadence comes from an association's own governing documents.

Texas reserve study requirements & statute citations

Texas regional specialists

These 6 firms list Texas in their stated coverage area. Local firms often understand your region's climate, building types, and state disclosure requirements best — start here.

The Falcon GroupRegional specialist

HQ: Warren, NJ · Est. 1997

New Jersey-headquartered engineering and architecture firm established in 1997 that pairs capital reserve studies with in-house design and inspection services across 16 regional offices.

Capital reserve studies coordinated with credentialed Reserve Specialists (RS) and Professional Reserve Analysts (PRA) on staff

Capital reserve studies (over 5,000 prepared), building inspections and evaluations, and architectural, structural, civil, and MEP engineering services.

HQ: Prosper, TX · Est. 2006

A self-described Texas company for Texas reserve studies, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and serving associations in DFW, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio since 2006.

Site cites an in-house reserve specialist who has prepared reserve studies since 1998; no CAI RS or PRA designation is explicitly stated on the site

Full (Level One and Two) reserve studies for HOAs, condos, high-rises, and commercial associations, plus free Type III no-site-visit updates for existing clients.

Criterium-Williams EngineersRegional specialist

HQ: New Braunfels, TX · Est. 2015

New Braunfels-based affiliate of the national Criterium Engineers network (established 1957), serving association boards and managers throughout Central Texas and the surrounding region.

Licensed Professional Engineers on staff, per their site

Reserve studies and capital planning/reserve consulting for association boards, alongside commercial building inspections and structural, roof, HVAC, and pavement evaluations.

Criterium-Dotson EngineersRegional specialist

HQ: McKinney, TX · Est. 2000

McKinney-based Criterium Engineers affiliate serving the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, offering reserve studies as part of its homeowner association engineering services since 2000.

Full-time licensed Professional Engineers and Texas Certified Inspectors of Structures, per their site

Engineer-prepared reserve studies for homeowner associations, plus commercial property assessments, structural evaluations, environmental site assessments, and construction quality assurance.

ReserveWiseRegional specialist

HQ: Austin, TX

Austin-based reserve study provider focused on homeowner and condominium associations across the state of Texas.

No RS, PRA, or PE credentials stated on their site

Reserve studies and reserve study consulting for homeowner and condominium associations.

HQ: Fulshear, TX

Houston-area (Fulshear) firm operating with the Capital Reserve Analysts network, with dedicated project management covering Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado.

No RS, PRA, or PE designations explicitly stated on their site; team cites active membership in multiple CAI chapters

Comprehensive reserve studies with on-site inspections, financial analysis and funding recommendations, and special assessment/project financial planning.

National firms serving Texas

These 8 firms state they serve associations nationwide, typically through regional offices. A national name isn't automatically the right pick — weigh them against the local specialists above.

HQ: Westlake Village, CA · Est. 1986

One of the industry's oldest and largest reserve study firms, operating regional offices across the United States with expertise the firm says covers properties nationwide and internationally.

Founder/CEO Robert Nordlund, PE, RS (#5); team page lists 12 RS (Reserve Specialist) designees plus additional PE credential holders

Full reserve studies, updates with or without site visit, a DIY reserve study kit, uPlanIt budgeting tool, consulting, and expert witness services for condos, HOAs, co-ops, and other facilities.

HQ: Milwaukee, WI · Est. 1991

Engineering-driven firm with roughly 15 regional offices across the United States and more than 37,000 reserve studies completed since 1991.

RS (Reserve Specialist), PRA, and PE credential holders on staff per team bios (e.g., Matt Kuisle, PE, PRA, RS); 60+ engineers

Reserve studies, structural integrity reserve studies (SIRS), insurance appraisals, preventative maintenance reports, and energy benchmarking/audits for HOAs, condos, high-rises, and private clubs.

HQ: Freeport, ME · Est. 1957

National consulting engineering franchise founded in 1957 with 30+ local offices spanning North America that has evaluated more than 850,000 buildings.

Every reserve study is conducted and/or reviewed by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), per the firm's site; many of its engineers also hold CAI's RS (Reserve Specialist) designation

Engineer-performed reserve studies, transition studies, and construction monitoring for homeowner and condominium associations, with capital needs assessments and property condition reports offered through its commercial practice.

HQ: Annapolis, MD · Est. 2002

Annapolis-based capital reserve consultancy — begun in 1985 as R.J. Moore & Associates and established under the MillerDodson name in 2002 — serving clients throughout the United States, the Caribbean, and Mexico through its Maryland staff and a national network of Reserve Specialists.

RS (Reserve Specialist), AIA, NCARB, and AICP design-professional credentials held by analysts listed on the firm's specialist profiles

Capital reserve studies for community associations, resorts, golf communities, religious institutions, and educational facilities, plus presentation and educational seminars.

HQ: San Ramon, CA · Est. 1991

California-based firm reporting more than 50,000 reserve studies produced for over 3,000 communities nationwide since 1991.

PRA (Professional Reserve Analyst) and RS (Reserve Specialist) designations cited on the firm's site; helped establish APRA reserve study standards

Reserve studies and updates plus developer services such as DRE budgets and HOA maintenance manuals, alongside association management, bookkeeping, and election services.

HQ: San Diego, CA

Technology-forward reserve study provider whose site says associations and clubs nationwide use its platform, drawing on analysis of more than 20,000 reserve studies and over a half-million homes.

Site states on-site inspections are performed by credentialed reserve specialists (no specific RS/PRA designations named)

On-site reserve studies delivered through its Living Reserve Study platform, which keeps component inventories, costs, and funding plans continuously updated for associations and clubs.

HQ: North Las Vegas, NV · Est. 1982

One of the longest-running reserve study providers, preparing capital budgets and reserve studies for associations throughout the United States since 1982.

CEO Gary Porter, CPA, FMP, RS, RRC, RSS; additional RS and RSS designees among regional managers per the firm's team page

Reserve studies for condominium, homeowner, timeshare, high-rise, and master-planned associations, plus capital budgets, maintenance plans, and internet-based reserve software.

HQ: Hilliard, OH

Hilliard, Ohio reserve study and capital planning firm, connected to the Midwest Reserves LLC brand, that serves communities throughout Ohio and lists coverage across almost every US state.

Team includes engineers and credentialed Reserve Specialists (RS) through the Community Associations Institute (CAI); CAI business partner

Full reserve studies, updates with or without site visits, new-development reserve studies, in-house studies, capital planning, and consulting.

Questions to ask a Texas reserve study firm

  • Credentials. Who signs the study, and do they hold the RS (Reserve Specialist) or PRA designation, or PE licensure? Verify the credential with the issuing body, not just the firm's site.
  • Texas statute fluency. Ask how the study will satisfy Texas's specific disclosure and funding rules — a firm that knows your state answers this without hesitation.
  • Site inspection scope. Is this a full study with an onsite visit, or an update from existing data? Confirm what is included before you compare prices.
  • Funding methodology. Ask whether they use the component (straight-line) or cash-flow method, and request a sample report so you can see how the funding plan is presented.

This directory is informational only — not an endorsement, ranking, or referral. Effortless HOA has no financial relationship with any listed firm and receives nothing if you hire one. Always verify credentials and coverage directly with the firm before you sign.

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