Our Ranking Methodology

We aim to make our process as thorough as possible. Using machine learning and natural language processing, we collected and analyzed data of over 20,000 companies nationwide. We extracted the highlights and lowlights for each company and scored them using a variety of review criteria, including:

• Experience: We look for companies with experience in their field, and companies that employ high-quality contractors. We also look for experience with various types of foundation repairs or installations.
• Service area: It's important that a company recommended for Phoenix homeowners serves that area. Higher scores are also given to companies with larger service areas.
• Customer experience: We analyze customer reviews to determine how satisfied customers are with the company.
• Accreditation: Proper licensing and well-educated professionals help boost a company's rating. We consider whether a company meets all of licensing requirements for Arizona and whether it is properly insured.
• Pros and cons: We use the collected information to sort out pros and cons, such as customer satisfaction, experience with certain services, availability, and price. We then use these pros and cons to weigh a company's score.

After we score companies, we map them based on service area in order to show you only the most relevant providers.

• Inspection and Estimate Process: Before starting any foundation repairs, it is important to understand the underlying issue and what steps will be required. Most foundation repair companies should offer a free inspection and estimate so you and they can both discover what will be needed.
• Warranties: Warranties may vary from company to company, but any reputable company you employ should provide one for their work. Speak with your company about what their policies are prior to signing a contract.
• Licensing and Insurance: Make sure to check that any company you employ meets the general contractor licensing requirements for Arizona. It's also a good idea to check that the company you hire has, at minimum, general liability insurance.
• Cost: It's in your best interest to review multiple quotes before taking on foundation repair — and to beware of any estimates that are extremely low or extremely high. Foundation repairs can be expensive, but the benefits are worth it.
• Structural Engineer Partnerships: If your foundation repair company does not have an established partnership with a structural engineer, you can establish one yourself. A structural engineer performs a third-party inspection of your property and offers feedback on the suggested repairs.

Cost of Foundation Repair Phoenix

The cost of foundation repair in Phoenix might be influenced by several factors, including:

• Home Size: Your home's size will influence repair costs. You will typically spend more if your home is larger.
• Accessibility and Foundation Type: The accessibility of your foundation will affect the cost of repairs. So will your foundation type — whether you have a concrete slab, basement, crawl space, or some other type.
• Severity of Issue: The severity of the problem, and how much work is needed to remedy it, will affect your total cost. Small cracks that need a simple fill will cost less to fix than bigger stability issues that will require leveling.
• Soil Stability and Foundation Settlement: If you have less stable soil surrounding your foundation, the result may be more severe foundation settlement. This can then increase the cost of repairs.
• Permits: Certain small jobs like crack repair might not need a permit, but larger jobs will underpinning will likely require your technician to purchase one from the Phoenix government. The price of permits might vary depending on the nature of the job; generally they start around $150.
• Labor and Materials: As when completing any home maintenance job, the cost of foundation repairs will be influenced by the materials and labor required. On average, you can expect to pay approximately $169.84 an hour for foundation repair.

Types of Foundation Repair

The total bill for foundation repairs will also change based on what needs to be done. Bigger repairs include things like leveling, while crack repair is an easier, faster job. Services that your local foundation repair company can provide may include:

• Leak Repair: You may need leak repair for a variety of reasons, and the total amount you will pay will vary depending on what the exact issue is and the number of leaks that need to be repaired. Your local foundation repair technician can perform an inspection, diagnose the cause of the leak, and recommend next steps to repair it. The cost of leak repair can vary widely, but you can anticipate paying $4,153 on average.
• Crack Repair: You should call a professional anytime you notice cracks in your foundation bigger than a hairline. They will be able to conduct an inspection to evaluate the underlying cause of the crack and decide the best course of action. The amount you pay for services will vary depending on the size and number of cracks, and if additional services, such as leak repair or leveling, are needed. You can generally expect to pay about $488 for crack repair.
• Waterproofing: Waterproofing can cost more than other fixes, but this fix can both resolve and prevent a number of foundation issues. As a part of this process, your foundation repair professional might make small changes like rerouting your gutters, or large ones like modifying your landscaping. Typically, homeowners spend $4,615 on waterproofing services.
• Stabilization: A local foundation repair professional can help repair bowing walls that are caused by foundation issues. Signs of wall bowing that you might notice include uneven floors, doors and windows that are difficult to shut, horizontal cracks on walls, leaning chimneys or porches, and visible bulging of walls. The process of stabilization involves inserting steel or carbon fiber strips into your walls to support them, and the total amount you pay will be based on how many strips are needed and what material is used. In general, you can anticipate paying around $4,384.
• Piering / Underpinning / Leveling: Your foundation could require underpinning if you notice floor or wall cracks, uneven floors, misaligned doors and windows, or even that your property is leaning. This service can go a long way towards solving problems and preventing future ones. To level a foundation, it is underpinned with concrete piers to support it. The final price will depend mainly on the number of piers that are installed. Generally, you can expect to pay around $2,250.