How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost?
Foundation repair can run a wide gamut when it comes to total cost. Sure Safe’s special VR-1 Footing System and unique organization of engineers allow us to beat industry standard prices and save you money. Here is some of our advice and a few industry standard price comparisons to show how Sure Safe can make your home strong, and keep your wallet full.
Work with a Certified Engineer
Perhaps the most important part of foundation repair is the inspection. Make sure you bring in a professional engineer so you know the extent of the damage and get a real plan in place to repair your foundation. Getting anything less than an engineer-prepared plan and inspection will almost certainly result in extra costs and headaches down the road. Inspections can often cost anywhere from $500-1500. Sure Safe can offer competitive pricing and even better peace of mind.
Sealing Foundation Cracks
Foundation cracks are often caused by water, but can quickly turn from bad to worse as the cracks allow water to enter the foundation and accelerate problems. Cracks can be filled with epoxy to prevent water from entering the foundation, but if the issue is not caused by water the solution is only temporary. When cracks are caused by shifting soil or other foundation problems it is best to resolve the root cause before fixing surface cracks. Epoxy solutions can often cost anywhere from $1500-3000.
Excavating or Lifting the Home
Perhaps the most expensive part of any foundation repair comes when it is necessary to excavate and or lift the home to make repairs. These repairs can often run as high as $30,000-40,000.
Washed Out Foundation, Partial Repairs
Sometimes a portion of the foundation can become damaged or washed out due to broken pipes or poor drainage. Wood can rot from humidity entering a crawl space or improper storage. Repairs of this sort can be much less expensive because only small portions of the foundation must be either replaced or repaired. Just make sure that the underlying problem such as broken pipes has been resolved
Sure Safe is dedicated to providing you an engineer-certified inspection and a plan with the exact necessary repairs.
