Foundation Repair · National
$2,000 – $8,000
Typical range for most projects
What to know first
- 01An engineer’s evaluation comes first on serious movement.
- 02Piers are priced per pier.
- 03Fixing drainage often prevents repeat damage.
- 04Hairline shrinkage cracks are common and often cosmetic.
Cost by repair type
| Repair | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Crack injection | $500 – $1,500 |
| Wall bracing | $4,000 – $12,000 |
| Piers, per pier | $1,000 – $3,000 |
| Slab leveling | $1,500 – $6,000 |
What moves the price
01
Soil and water
Expansive clay and poor drainage are the most common causes of movement.
02
Permits and inspections
Most cities require a permit when work touches structure, plumbing, electrical, gas, or the roof deck. Permit fees are usually a small share of the budget, but inspection dates set the pace of the job, so book them into the schedule from day one.
How the ranges are built
These are planning ranges from the Jacob Pro project desk, based on the scopes we price most often. Use them to budget before a site visit. The written estimate a crew lead gives you after seeing the job is the number to plan around.
Questions homeowners ask
Is a cracked foundation dangerous?
Wide, growing, or stair-step cracks deserve an engineer’s visit. Hairline cracks usually do not.
Ready for a real number?
A crew lead walks the job and gives you a written estimate. No cost, no obligation.
About the author
Jacob Pro Project DeskEstimating and permitting team
The project desk scopes every Jacob Pro job before a crew is scheduled. The team writes these guides from the estimates, permit files, and closeout reports it handles every week, so homeowners can plan with the same questions our estimators ask.