Foundation Repair Costs

Estimating the cost of your cracked foundation repair is simple. You just have to identify the elements that comprise the procedure and the average cost for each. Sum them up and you now have your estimated amount.

Generally, cracked foundation repair cost ranges from $250 to $ 30,000. This depends on the type and/ or severity of the problem, size of your house, type of foundation your house uses and the service rate of your chosen contractor.

Types of Home Foundation Cracks

Short Vertical Cracks in Poured Foundation

Shrinkage during the drying concrete’s curing process causes short vertical cracks at a slight angle to show days or weeks after you poured your foundation. This is minor and inexpensive to mend.

Vertical Cracks in Brick or Concrete Foundation

Several vertical cracks in foundation and sometimes, in window frames and doors, are caused by the foundation’s settling problems due to uneven soil distribution. An uneven ground makes the foundation rise or fall in particular areas. The cracked foundation repair for this can be inexpensive or expensive depending on the number and severity of the cracks.

Horizontal Cracks in Brick or Concrete Foundation

Horizontal cracks show because your foundation is under lateral pressure or the ground around your house expands when wet and contracts when dry. The crack’s direction helps you find the cause of damage or the area that expands or contracts. This is serious and expensive to fix.

House Size and Type of Foundation

A big house needs more work and materials, hence more cost, and vice-versa. Foundation type also affects the cost of cracked foundation repair as each type needs different materials in particular amounts and prices.

Contractor

Experienced contractors usually charge higher but deliver faster and better result. Newer contractors usually charge lower but at risk of delivering poor result due to inexperience. But do not judge quickly, there are contractors out there who may be new and cheap, but can also do a good job. You just have to thoroughly check their previous work.

Cracked foundation repair is made of several elements that you have to pay. It is good to know each of them and their corresponding cost to avoid surprises or confusions with your contractor.

Cracked Foundation Repair Costs :

• Inspection and detailed assesment by a Structural Engineer: $300 – $ 1,500.
• Detailed soil report by a Geotechnical Engineer: $500 – $3,000.
• Building permit, if required by state: $75 – $150.
• Foundation repair by reinforcement piering: $10,000 – $14,000 or $1,340 per pier. An average home needs 8 – 10 piers.
• House underpinning: $3,500 – $5,000 per corner.
• Eliminating the ground’s hidden obstacles such as tree roots, extra-deep footings and old repair methods: $1,000 – $2,500
• Foundation reinforcement with anchor bolts for earthquake prone areas: $1,500 – $3,500
• Simple crack repair in poured concrete: $400 – $1,500 per crack.
• Basement floor replacement: $200 – $400.

Take note that each cost varies depending on circumstances. It will be helpful to set aside extra cash for unexpected expenses and consult at least three contractors to find the best deal in cracked foundation repair.