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 Denver 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 Colorado 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 a smart idea to understand both the underlying causes of foundation issues and what steps will be required to fix them. When you speak with a local foundation repair expert, they should offer you a free inspection and estimate.
• Warranties: Make sure that you ask your company about what warranties they offer. Reputable companies should offer warranties for their work, though what specifically is covered may vary.
• Licensing and Insurance: Make sure to verify that any company you choose meets the general contractor licensing requirements in Colorado. It's also a good idea to verify that the company you hire has, at minimum, general liability insurance.
• 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 foundation and an expert opinion on the proposed repair plan. This service typically costs a few hundred dollars.
• Cost: It's in your best interest to obtain multiple quotes before starting foundation repair — and to beware of those that are extremely high or extremely low. Foundation repairs can be expensive, but the benefits are well worth it.

Cost of Foundation Repair Denver

The cost of foundation repair in Denver can be affected by several factors, such as:

• Home Size: The size of the foundation will affect repair costs; if your home is larger, you can expect to spend more.
• Accessibility and Foundation Type: Foundation types can include basements, concrete slabs, crawl spaces, and more. The type of foundation you have, as well as how easy it is to access, will affect repair costs.
• Severity of Issue: The total cost of repairs will be affected by the severity of the issue and how much work will be needed to remedy it. If you only need to fix a small crack, you'll pay less than if your foundation needs extensive waterproofing.
• Soil Stability and Foundation Settlement: You might need to spend more on repairs if the soil around your foundation is less stable. Greater degrees of foundation settlement are likely to necessitate more costly repairs.
• Permits: If you only need a minor job like crack repair done, you might not need permission from the Denver government. For larger jobs like underpinning, your company will have to purchase a permit. This cost can vary depending on what kind of work needs to be done, and starts around $150.
• Labor and Materials: The cost of any home maintenance project will be affected by the labor and materials required, and foundation repairs are no exception. You can anticipate paying approximately $181.84 per hour for foundation repair.

Types of Foundation Repair

Your final bill for repairs will also be influenced by what type of repairs you require. Smaller repairs can include services such as crack repair, while waterproofing is a bigger, more complex task. You might hire a local foundation repair professional for services such as:

• Leak Repair: Your local foundation repair expert can come and inspect any foundation leaks to determine the underlying cause. Then, they can recommend next steps to fix them. The total amount you pay will vary based on certain factors, such as the size of the leak and its underlying cause — typically, you can generally anticipate paying around $4,446.
• Piering / Underpinning / Leveling: Your foundation could require underpinning if you notice uneven floors, wall or floor cracks, misaligned doors and windows, or even that your property is leaning. This service contributes a good deal towards resolving current problems and mitigating the risk of future ones. To level a foundation, it is underpinned with concrete piers for support. The total cost will depend mainly on the number of piers that are needed. Generally, you can anticipate paying about $2,409.
• Stabilization: Some signs of wall bowing are leaning chimneys or porches, horizontal cracks on walls, uneven floors, doors and windows that are difficult to shut, and visible bulging of walls. Stabilization can be used to fix this issue. In this process, your foundation repair expert will insert carbon fiber or steel strips into your walls for support. The final price will vary depending on what kind of materials are used and how many strips are needed. Generally, you can expect to pay around $4,694.
• Waterproofing: Waterproofing can sometimes be very expensive, but it can be a very effective solution to your foundation issues. Waterproofing can consist of small measures such as rerouting your gutters, or larger fixes like changing your landscaping. The price can vary, but on average, homeowners spend approximately $4,941 on waterproofing.
• Crack Repair: In most cases, you won't need to be stressed by small hairline cracks, but larger cracks should be evaluated by a local foundation repair professional. Even if a crack looks like one you could take care of yourself, a local foundation professional will be equipped both to fix it and determine the cause. The cost of crack repair will vary based on the size of the crack(s) being fixed and whether any additional services are needed. Crack repair generally costs around $523.