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 Indianapolis 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 Indiana 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 initiating any foundation repairs, it is important to understand the underlying issue and what is required. Most foundation repair companies should offer a free inspection and estimate so you and they can both determine what will be needed.
• Licensing and Insurance: You'll want to confirm that the company you use meets the general contractor licensing requirements in Indiana. You should also confirm that your company has, at minimum, general liability insurance.
• Warranties: Any reputable company will have some type of warranty for their work. Make sure that you get this information from your company before signing a contract.
• Structural Engineer Partnerships: A structural engineer is employed to provide a third-party inspection of your property and offer expert feedback on the proposed repair plan. Generally, this service costs a few hundred dollars. If your foundation repair company doesn't have a partnership with a local structural engineer, you can connect with one yourself.
• Cost: It's in your best interest to review multiple quotes before taking on a foundation repair project — and to be wary of companies that offer extremely high or extremely low estimates. Foundation repair can be an expensive project, but the benefits are worth it.

Cost of Foundation Repair Indianapolis

The cost of foundation repair in Indianapolis might be determined by several factors. These include:

• Home Size: The size of your home will be a primary factor that influences the cost of foundation repairs. Generally, the bigger your home is, the greater the cost will be.
• Accessibility and Foundation Type: Foundation types can include basements, concrete slabs, crawl spaces, and more. The type of foundation you have, in addition to its accessibility, will affect repair costs.
• Soil Stability and Foundation Settlement: More severe foundation settlement often leads to more costly repairs. If the soil around your foundation is less stable, you may find yourself spending more.
• Severity of Issue: The severity of the problem, and how much work will be needed to fix it, will influence your total cost. Small cracks that need a basic fill will be less expensive to fix than bigger stability issues that will require underpinning.
• Labor and Materials: The total price you pay for foundation repairs will be affected by material and labor costs for your specific job. Foundation repair will run you about $176.96 hourly.
• Permits: If the job is something small like crack repair, you might not need permission from Indianapolis' government. For larger jobs like underpinning, your company will need to pay for a permit, and this cost can vary depending on what kind of work needs to be done, and starts around $150.

Types of Foundation Repair

The final bill for your repairs will also be affected by what repairs you need. More minor repairs might include services such as crack repair, while waterproofing is a larger, more complex task. Common foundation services include:

• Leak Repair: Any leaks in your foundation should be inspected by a local foundation repair technician so that the underlying cause can be identified and treated. The total cost to you will depend on several factors, such as how big the leak is and exactly what type of work needs to be done. The average cost is roughly $4,327.
• Piering / Underpinning / Leveling: Your foundation might require underpinning if you notice uneven floors, wall or floor cracks, misaligned windows and doors, or even your property leaning. This service contributes a good deal towards fixing problems and mitigating the risk of future ones. Leveling a foundation involves underpinning it with concrete piers for support. The total cost will be based on how many piers are needed. Generally, you can expect to pay approximately $2,345.
• Stabilization: Some signs of bowing walls are uneven floors, visible bulging of walls, horizontal cracks on walls, doors and windows that are difficult to shut, and leaning chimneys or porches. This issue can often be fixed through stabilization. During this process, your foundation repair technician will insert carbon fiber or steel strips into the walls for support. The amount you pay will vary depending on what materials are used and how many strips are installed. Generally, you can expect to pay roughly $4,568.
• Waterproofing: Waterproofing may involve larger projects such as making changes to your landscaping, or small fixes such as rerouting your gutter system. The cost of the work will depend on the kind of work that needs to be done — larger projects will be more expensive, but can help with both resolving current problems and preventing future ones. On average, homeowners pay $4,809 for waterproofing.
• Crack Repair: In general, you won't need to worry about small hairline cracks, but cracks larger than that should be assessed by a foundation repair professional. Even when a crack looks like something you could take care of yourself, a local foundation professional will be equipped both to fix it and determine the cause. How much you spend on crack repair will vary based on the size and number of the cracks and whether you need any additional services. Crack repair generally costs around $509.