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 Los Angeles 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 California 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: It's important to understand both the cause of your foundation issues and what steps will be needed to remedy them. When you get in contact with a local foundation repair expert, they should offer to conduct a free inspection and estimate.
• Licensing and Insurance: You'll want to verify that any company you use meets the general contractor licensing requirements in the state of California. Also verify that your company has, at minimum, general liability insurance.
• Warranties: The details of a warranty will vary between companies, but any trustworthy company you employ should provide one for their work. Talk to your company about their policies prior to signing a contract.
• Cost: Foundation repair projects can have very different costs, and often are expensive, but the expense is well worth it. Prior to signing a contract, be sure to review quotes from multiple companies, and be wary of those that offer extremely high or low estimates.
• Structural Engineer Partnerships: You can form your own partnership with a structural engineer if your foundation repair company doesn't have one. A structural engineer can provide a third-party evaluation of your property and an opinion on the proposed foundation repairs. This service normally costs a few hundred dollars.

Cost of Foundation Repair Los Angeles

Foundation repair costs in Los Angeles will vary depending on several factors. These include:

• Home Size: The size of your foundation will affect repair costs. A larger foundation will usually result in a bigger bill.
• Accessibility and Foundation Type: Types of foundations include concrete slabs, basements, crawl spaces, and more. The type of foundation you have, in addition to its accessibility, will affect repair costs.
• Severity of Issue: Your final bill will be influenced by the severity of the issue and how much work is needed for repairs. If your foundation needs extensive waterproofing, you will pay more than if your foundation needs minor crack fill.
• Soil Stability and Foundation Settlement: You might need to spend more on repairs if the soil around your foundation is more unstable. More severe foundation settlement is likely to require more expensive repairs.
• Permits: Some small jobs like crack repair might not require a permit, but larger jobs will underpinning will likely require your technician to obtain one from the Los Angeles government. The price of the permit 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 needed. On average, you can expect to pay roughly $207.76 per hour for foundation repair.

Types of Foundation Repair

The exact kind of repair that you need will also influence the cost of foundation repair. Smaller jobs can include things like crack repair, while larger jobs include waterproofing or leveling. Some common foundation services include:

• Piering / Underpinning / Leveling: Your foundation may require underpinning if you notice uneven floors, wall or floor cracks, misaligned windows and doors, or even your property leaning. This service can go a long way towards resolving current problems and mitigating the risk of future ones. Leveling a foundation involves underpinning it with concrete piers in order to support it. Your total bill will depend mainly on the number of piers that are required. Generally, you can anticipate paying around $2,753.
• Leak Repair: Your local foundation repair technician can visit your home and inspect any foundation leaks to discover the underlying cause. Then, they can recommend and provide measures to fix them. Your final bill will vary based on a number of factors, such as the size of the leak and the underlying cause — typically, you can generally expect to pay around $5,080.
• Waterproofing: Waterproofing can be expensive, but it can solve and prevent a number of foundation problems. Your foundation repair technician may make small changes such as rerouting your gutters, or large ones like modifying your landscaping. Generally, homeowners spend $5,646 on waterproofing services.
• Crack Repair: Cracks that are wider than a hairline should be examined by a local foundation repair professional. Hiring a professional guarantees that you have someone who is able to both diagnose the cause of the problem and remedy the symptoms. The total amount you will pay for crack repair will depend on the size and number of cracks and what needs to be done to take care of the issue. Generally, crack repair costs about $597.
• Stabilization: Have walls that are warped or bowing? If this is happening, you might notice things like visible bulging of walls, uneven floors, leaning chimneys or porches, doors and windows that are difficult to shut, and horizontal cracks on walls. During the stabilization process, your foundation repair technician will insert carbon fiber or steel strips into your walls for support. Your final cost will depend on the kind of materials used and how many strips are installed. You can expect to pay about $5,363 for stabilization.