Foundation repair prices vary widely. Fixr puts the typical job at $2,200 to $8,200 nationally, and basement foundation repairs at $2,500 to $25,000. A local company can only price your house after seeing it.
What changes the price
- Whether the wall has bowed, and by how much
- How long the damaged wall is, since anchors and straps are priced along the wall
- How many piers are needed for a settling corner or wall
- Digging, finished basement walls and access
- Permits, and an engineer's report if you want one
Get it in writing
The FTC says a written estimate should list the work, materials, completion date and price. Ask how many anchors, braces, straps or piers are planned and where, and get the warranty terms in writing, including whether it transfers if you sell.
Payment
The FTC advises against paying the full amount up front, and against making the final payment until the work is done and you're satisfied.
Typical prices
| Typical foundation repair | $2,200-$8,200 |
| Basement foundation repair | $2,500-$25,000 |
| Bowing walls | $4,000-$15,000 |
| Carbon fiber reinforcement | $4,000-$12,000 |
| Wall anchors, per foot of wall | $80-$150 |
| Steel or carbon fiber straps, per foot of wall | $85-$275 |
| Each pier | $1,000-$3,000 |
| Structural engineer's report | $300-$2,000 |
Ranges from published cost guides, not a quote.
Questions
Why do quotes differ so much?
Companies may suggest different methods, different numbers of anchors or piers, and different warranties. Compare what each quote includes.
Is the cheapest quote the one to take?
Not automatically. The FTC advises getting several estimates and not choosing the lowest bidder by default.
Areas served around Kansas City
- Kansas City, MO and the Northland
- Independence
- Lee's Summit
- Blue Springs
- Raytown and Grandview
- Gladstone and Liberty
- Kansas City, KS
- Overland Park
- Olathe
- Lenexa
- Shawnee
- Prairie Village and Leawood