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 Boston 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 Massachusetts 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 good idea to understand both the cause of your foundation issues and the measures that will be needed to fix them. When you speak with one of your local foundation repair experts, they should offer you a free inspection and estimate.
• Warranties: Make sure that you talk to your company about the kinds of warranties they offer. Reputable companies should have a warranty for their work, although what specifically is covered may vary.
• Licensing and Insurance: The company you hire should, at minimum, have general liability insurance. You'll also want to make sure that they meet Massachusetts' general contractor licensing requirements.
• Cost: Foundation repair projects can be expensive and complicated, and costs can vary a good deal between different types of projects. We recommend getting quotes from multiple companies before hiring one. Be cautious when considering companies that offer very low or high estimates.
• Structural Engineer Partnerships: If your foundation repair company does not have an established partnership with a structural engineer, you can create this connection yourself. A structural engineer will charge a fee of a few hundred dollars, and is tasked with performing a third-party inspection of your foundation and giving feedback on the suggested repairs.

Cost of Foundation Repair Boston

There are certain factors that might affect the cost of foundation repair in Boston, including:

• 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: The accessibility of your foundation and the type of foundation you have can both influence the price of services. Foundation types can include a crawl space, basement, or concrete slab.
• 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 lead to more expensive repairs.
• Severity of Issue: The severity of the problem, and how much work will be needed to fix it, will affect the total cost. Small cracks that need a simple fill will be less expensive to fix than bigger stability issues that will require leveling.
• Permits: Certain small jobs like crack repair might not necessitate a permit, but larger jobs will underpinning will likely require your technician to obtain one from Boston's government. The cost of the permit might vary depending on the type of job; generally they start around $150.
• Labor and Materials: The price of any home improvements will be influenced by the labor and materials needed, and foundation repairs are no exception. You can anticipate paying about $264.32 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. Repairs can range from small fixes such as crack repair to larger fixes like waterproofing or leveling. Your local foundation repair experts can provide services such as:

• Waterproofing: Waterproofing solutions range from easy fixes like rerouting your gutters to big changes like altering your landscaping. This process can come with a high price tag, but it goes a long way towards protecting your foundation. On average, homeowners spend $7,183 on waterproofing.
• Piering / Underpinning / Leveling: These terms refer to the process of leveling your foundation with the use of (normally concrete) piers, which are pinned under your foundation for support and to level it. Your foundation may require this if you notice floor or wall cracks, uneven floors, misaligned windows or doors, or your property leaning to one side. This process can be expensive, but is often necessary and can be very helpful in preventing future issues. Your total bill will depend mainly on how many piers are required — generally, you can expect to pay around $3,502.
• Stabilization: If you're starting to notice bowing walls, your foundation repair expert can assist in fixing them. Signs of wall bowing can include uneven floors, horizontal cracks on walls, leaning chimneys or porches, doors and windows that are difficult to shut, and visible bulging of walls. Stabilization is done by inserting carbon fiber or steel strips into your walls. The amount you spend will depend on the number of strips used and their material — typically, you can expect to pay around $6,823.
• Crack Repair: You should call a professional anytime you notice foundation cracks wider than a hairline. They can complete an inspection to determine the underlying cause of the crack and figure out the best plan to resolve it. The total cost of services will depend on the size and number of cracks, and whether any additional services, such as stabilization or leveling, are needed. You can generally expect to pay around $760 for crack repair.
• Leak Repair: Your local foundation repair technician can come and inspect any foundation leaks to discover the underlying cause. They can then recommend next steps to fix them. The total amount you pay will vary based on several factors, such as the size of the leak and its underlying cause — typically, you can typically expect to pay around $6,463.