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 Boise City 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 Idaho 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: Any local foundation repair company should be able to provide a free inspection and estimate. This will help you learn what problems your foundation is having, what solutions might be required, and how much you should anticipate paying.
• Warranties: Before you sign a contract with a company, ask about their warranties. Any trustworthy company should have some kind of warranty for their work.
• Licensing and Insurance: At minimum, your company should have general liability insurance. It's also important to make sure that they meet Idaho's general contractor licensing requirements.
• Cost: Foundation repair can be expensive and complicated, and the price can vary significantly based on the nature of the work. It's a good idea to ask for quotes from multiple foundation repair companies before you commit to one. You should be wary of companies with very high or low estimates.
• Structural Engineer Partnerships: You can establish a partnership with a structural engineer on your own if your foundation repair company doesn't have one. Hiring a structural engineer allows you to get a third-party evaluation of your property and an opinion on any recommended repairs. This service typically costs a few hundred dollars.

Cost of Foundation Repair Boise City

There are certain factors that can influence the cost of foundation repair in Boise City, including:

• Home Size: The size of your home will be a main factor that influences the cost of foundation repairs. Generally, the bigger your home is, the greater the cost will be.
• Accessibility and Foundation Type: The accessibility of your foundation will have an effect on the cost of repairs. Your foundation type will also play a role, whether you have a concrete slab, basement, crawl space, or some other type.
• Soil Stability and Foundation Settlement: More severe foundation settlement often leads to more expensive repairs. If the soil around your foundation is less than stable, you may find yourself spending more.
• Severity of Issue: How severe the issue is and how much work needs to be done will affect your total cost. Filling a small crack, for example, will be less expensive than a waterproofing job that requires changing your landscaping.
• Permits: You might not need a permit for small jobs like crack repair, but your company will likely need one for larger jobs such as underpinning. Permits are purchased from the Boise City government, and the cost may vary depending on the job. The range for foundation repair permits varies, although they generally begin around $150.
• Labor and Materials: With foundation repair, as with any home maintenance job, the final cost will be affected by the labor and materials needed. On average, foundation repair costs approximately $160.56 hourly.

Types of Foundation Repair

How much you end up paying for repairs will also be influenced by what type of repairs you require. Smaller repairs include services such as crack repair, while waterproofing is a bigger, more complex repair. You might look into hiring a local foundation services professional for:

• 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 can go a long way towards resolving problems and preventing future ones. Your foundation is leveled by being underpinned with concrete piers for support. The total amount you will pay will depend mainly on the number of piers that are used. Generally, you can expect to pay approximately $2,127.
• Crack Repair: Cracks that are wider than a hairline should be looked at by a local foundation repair technician. Hiring a professional guarantees that you have someone who can both diagnose the underlying issue and fix the symptoms. The total amount you will pay for crack repair will be based on the size and number of cracks and what is needed to fix the problem. Usually, crack repair costs about $462.
• Stabilization: If you have bowing walls, your foundation repair professional may be able to fix them. Signs of wall bowing can include leaning chimneys or porches, visible bulging of walls, uneven floors, horizontal cracks on walls, and doors and windows that are difficult to shut. Stabilization is done by inserting steel or carbon fiber strips into your walls. The amount you spend will be based on the material of the strip and how many are used — typically, you can expect to pay roughly $4,144.
• Leak Repair: A local foundation repair expert can visit your home and inspect any foundation leaks to determine the underlying cause. They can then recommend next steps to fix them. The final cost will vary depending on certain factors, such as the size of the leak and the underlying cause — typically, you can typically expect to pay around $3,926.
• Waterproofing: Waterproofing can be costly, but it can both resolve and prevent various foundation problems. As a part of this process, your foundation repair professional may make large changes such as modifying your landscaping, or small ones like rerouting your gutter system. On average, homeowners spend $4,363 on waterproofing.