Foundation Repair Cost & Other Service Pricing
Where you land depends on the type of repair, how many units you need, and how accessible the work area is.
Foundation repair in the Kansas City metro typically runs $4,000 to $15,000, though small crack injections can come in under $500 and full perimeter pier jobs can push past $25,000. Where you land depends on the type of repair, how many units you need, and how accessible the work area is. A bowing wall fixed with three tiebacks is a very different job from a settling corner that needs six exterior piers.
Below are our standard rates. Use them to ballpark what you’re looking at, then give us a call when you’re ready for a real number.
Structural Repairs
These are the heavy hitters — the fixes that address foundation movement, settlement, and wall failure.
| Service | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Piers | $1,600 – $1,800 per pier |
| Helical Piers | $1,950 – $2,450 per pier |
| Deadman Anchors / Tiebacks | $1,100 – $1,300 per anchor |
| Wall Push | $325 – $375 per foot |
| Beams (7.7s only) | $500 – $700 per beam |
| Wall Rebuilds | $90 – $120 per sq. ft. |
A few notes:
- Helical piers are ideal for tighter access situations or lighter structural loads.
- Tiebacks are typically recommended for bowing or leaning walls.
- Wall rebuilds are priced when repair is no longer a viable option.
Waterproofing & Drainage
Keeping water out is just as important as keeping the structure sound. Here’s what basement waterproofing costs look like across our services.
| Service | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Sump Pump Installation | $1,800 – $2,000 |
| Sump Pump w/ Battery Backup | $2,400 – $2,600 |
| Drain Tile | $75 – $90 per foot |
| French Drains | $55 – $65 per foot |
| Curtain Drains | $45 – $55 per foot |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation | $8 – $10 per sq. ft. |
| Burying Downspouts | $30 – $40 per foot |
Sump pump installation includes the pit, pump, lid, and discharge line. Battery backup is a separate add-on.
Encapsulation is easy to estimate: multiply your crawl space square footage by $8–$10 for a ballpark number.
Crack Repair & Masonry
Not every crack is a crisis, but none of them should be ignored. Here’s what a basement repair cost looks like for crack and masonry work.
| Service | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Epoxy Injection | $40 – $50 per foot |
| Epoxy Patching (Surface) | $12 – $18 per foot |
| Tuck Pointing | $15 – $20 per foot |
Epoxy injection fills cracks that go through the wall — a structural fix.
Epoxy patching addresses surface-level cracks only. It’s a cosmetic repair, not an injection.
Tuck pointing is available for stone and cinder block walls only. We don’t service brick.
Concrete Lifting
Poly lifting raises and stabilizes sunken concrete slabs — fast, clean, and minimally invasive.
| Service | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Poly Lifting | $10 per pound (typical job: 8 – 12 lbs) |
We’ll be upfront: you may find lower quotes elsewhere. Some competitors come in notably cheaper on this service. The difference comes down to the material used and how much gets injected. Cutting corners on poly quantity or quality means the slab can settle again. We’d rather do it right the first time.
Concrete Work
Whether it’s a cracked driveway, a sunken patio, or a slab that needs a full replacement, we handle it. Pricing depends on thickness and scope.
| Service | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Flatwork – 4″ | $16 – $20 per sq. ft. |
| Flatwork – 6″ | $22 – $26 per sq. ft. |
| Full Tear Out & Replace – Driveway | $18 – $22 per sq. ft. |
| Full Tear Out & Replace – Patio | $20 – $24 per sq. ft. |
Gutters
Gutters play a bigger role in foundation health than most people realize. Keeping water moving away from the structure is half the battle.
| Service | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Gutter 5″ | $9 – $12 per foot |
| Gutter 6″ | $11 – $14 per foot |
| Gutter Discharge | $40 – $50 per foot |
| Gutter Flashing | $2.50 – $4 per foot |
| Micro Mesh Guard 5″ | $6 – $9 per foot |
| Micro Mesh Guard 6″ | $7 – $10 per foot |
| Leaf Blaster Pro 5″ | $10 – $13 per foot |
| Leaf Blaster Pro 6″ | $11 – $15 per foot |
| Gutter Helmet 5″ | $21 – $26 per foot |
| Gutter Helmet 6″ | $23 – $28 per foot |
Why Foundation Repair Is So Common in Kansas City
Kansas City sits on expansive clay soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. Add freeze-thaw winters, wet springs, and dry summers, and the ground under your house is constantly shifting. That’s why cracked basement walls, settling corners, sticking doors, and basement water are so common across the metro. It’s not a sign your house was built wrong. It’s a sign you live in Kansas City, and the earlier you catch it, the cheaper the fix.
We serve homeowners across the Kansas City metro on both sides of the state line — including Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee, Leawood, Lee’s Summit, Independence, Blue Springs, Liberty, Gladstone, Raytown, and the surrounding communities.
What Affects Foundation Repair Pricing?
A few factors that can move the number up or down:
- Damage severity — Catching it early almost always costs less.
- Unit count — More piers, more anchors, more footage = higher total.
- Site access — Tight spaces or deeper excavation add labor time.
- Interior vs. exterior work — Exterior repairs tend to run more due to dig requirements.
The best way to nail down an accurate number is a walkthrough. We’ll tell you exactly what we’re looking at and why.
Get Your Foundation Repair Cost Estimate
You’ve got the numbers, now let’s put them to work for your specific situation. Whether it’s one pier, a full drainage system, or something in between, Olson gives Kansas City homeowners honest foundation repair pricing without the runaround.
Got water in the basement, a wall that’s moved, or cracks you’ve been watching for a while? Give us a call. We’ll come out, take a look, and hand you a clear estimate you can actually plan around.
Foundation Repair Cost FAQs
Most jobs in the KC metro fall between $4,000 and $15,000. Smaller crack repairs can run a few hundred dollars; larger structural projects with multiple piers or full wall rebuilds can exceed $25,000. The only way to get an accurate number is an on-site inspection.
Cracks wider than a pencil, doors and windows that suddenly stick, gaps between walls and ceilings, sloped or bouncy floors, water seeping into the basement, and bowing or leaning walls are all worth a look. Stair-step cracks in block walls are especially common in Kansas City homes.
Usually not. Most policies exclude damage caused by soil movement, settling, or normal wear and tear. Damage from a covered event — like a burst pipe washing out soil under the foundation — is sometimes covered. Always check with your carrier before assuming either way.
Crack injections and small jobs are usually done in a day. Most pier and waterproofing jobs run two to five days. Larger structural work or full wall rebuilds can take a week or more, depending on weather and access.
Yes. We back our structural repairs and waterproofing systems with warranties — we’ll walk through the specifics during your inspection so you know exactly what’s covered and for how long.
Not always — but most foundation problems get worse with time, and worse almost always means more expensive. A small crack today can become a full structural job in three years if water keeps getting in. When in doubt, get it inspected. Our inspections are free.
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