Everything comes with a cost. Regardless of if you are purchasing lunch, going on vacation or investing in home repairs – you have to pay for these services and goods. Foundation repair services are no exception. For some, the sheer thought of having to invest in foundation repair can be scary. After all, this is a huge part of your home and ensuring it is repaired properly is a must. However, the question is, “how much will foundation repair cost?”
Any time foundation repair services are needed there are several factors that may impact the cost of the job. Learning a bit more about this can help you know what to expect if the need for this repair ever comes up.
The Cost of Foundation Repair
If you notice cracks in the foundation of your home or cracks in the ceilings and drywall, this is a definite sign of an issue. In m
The price of this service can vary quite a bit based on how bad the foundation has settled, as well how hard it is to get to the areas where damage is present. It is important to understand that if you allow the damage to persist the price for repair is going to be higher. This is because as more damage occurs, additional piers will have to be used for repairs. In most cases, you will be looking at an average cost of repair between $8,000 and $10,000; however, it is important to note, the cost can fluctuate from this based on some of the other factors mentioned here.
A portion of the cost is going to depend on the number of piers you need and the type that is needed to provide a permanent repair solution. If the foundation damage is only present in a single portion of the home and the issue is caught in its early stages, then only a few piers may be needed. However, when the damage is ongoing and the whole home has been affected, based on the size of your home, between 30 and 50 exterior piers may be necessary, as well as quite a few interior piers.
Additional Factors that Influence the Cost of Foundation Repair
In addition to the cost of piers, there are a few other factors that can drive the cost of foundation repair up, which include:
- Access to the damaged area: When it is easy for a repair service to get to the damage, the less amount of time the repairs will take and the lower the cost will be.
- Landscaping: Extensive landscaping and flowerbeds along the home’s foundation, as well as sprinkler systems and other types of yard features, can result in more time being needed to finish the job.
- Several concrete breakouts: Foundation repair services commonly have to break a 2 by 2-foot area of concrete to install a single pier. These breakouts are typically necessary for patios, carports, and garages. After the pier is placed, the breakout is repaired. Interior piers may also be challenging to install, especially if there is furniture in the home. The more breakouts that are needed, the higher the cost will be.
- Utility lines: Sewer, cable, gas and water lines in the area where work needs to be done means more time since they have to be located and marked prior to starting work.
Since no two homes are exactly identical, there is no set formula for foundation repair pricing. If you think your home may have a foundation issue, be sure to call Pier Genius right away. The earlier a problem is found, the lower the cost will be.
