So, how much does foundation repair cost? You should never approach any major home improvement task without knowing the expenses involved. Fortunately, we’re happy to break that down for you, and if you’re thinking about doing business with the Olson team, we’d be happy to give you a free estimate.
Major Factors That Determine Foundation Repair Costs
There are many variables that may lead you to consider getting foundation repairs. The most typical culprits of foundational damage are:
- Termite damage
- The framing fails for many reasons
- Walls begin to sink or cave in entirely
- The builders built the home on soil that wasn’t packed properly
- Older homes experience problems from having been built without the benefit of concrete slabs
- Tree roots interfere with the foundation
- . . . and several other confounding problems.
There are lots of codes and regulations that go into building a sturdy home foundation, but while there are plenty of minimum standards, there’s never a maximum. In other words, you could always do more to solidify your foundation.
If you’d like to learn more about these problems, you can check out this article on the 4 common causes of foundation issues in Kansas City.
Typical Foundation Repair Cost Estimates
Of course, the cost of the repair service depends on the type of work we do. There are several tasks like grading, water-proofing membranes, epoxy repairs, drainage solutions, and so forth.
The exact cost of the service will also depend on the size of your home and the extent of the damage. Therefore, we prefer to give you a cost range for some of the common repairs we do.
- Cracks (beyond ⅛ inches wide) – typically $500 for what’s often the simplest job to perform.
- Wall Bracing (with reinforcement strips) – between $350 to $1,000 per brace.
- Waterproofing Leaky Foundations – between $2,000 and $6,000
This is an expensive process because it requires cement and an excavator. - Piers or Mud Jacking for Sinking Foundations – between $1,000 and $3,000.
This is a minimum estimate because we often find other problems when we do something this invasive.
This doesn’t cover everything we do, but it should give you an idea of what to expect. Foundation repair isn’t cheap, but neglecting essential maintenance can lead to far more expensive problems down the road. That’s why you should address the problem when you only have minor cracks or superficial damage.
The Ground Is Breathing: No Foundation is Invulnerable
The ground undergoes a lot of changes especially since we experience all four seasons in Kansas City. This has an enormous impact on the integrity of any structure, regardless of age.
In the summer, the clay soil beneath us expands, whereas in the winter it contracts and freezes. The constant back-and-forth dynamic of compression and shearing forces is bound to take its toll on even the best-designed homes or commercial buildings.
With that being said, most of our work goes into resolving problems for homes that are at least 20 or 30 years old. Shifts in the soil may require work on even a recent home, but most of our clients have homes built prior to the 1990s. We even encounter homes that are over 100 years old.
Call Olson Foundation Repair For Reliable Repair Work in Kansas City
If you’ve detected any problems in your foundation or basement, then you might need help from a professional to address things before problems get worse. Fortunately, Olson Foundation Repair has many well-trained and experienced technicians that can help with foundation piering, waterproofing, wall bracing, and anything else you need.
We’ve been in this line of work since the 1980s, which is a testament to how many Kansas City residents we’ve helped regain their peace of mind. You can count on our guys to show up on time, for us to honor all service warranties, and never cajole you with a fault assessment. We’ll give you a fair estimate of all the potential expenses before starting any project.
You can find out how much a foundation repair costs for your home by contacting us today for a free estimate.
