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 New York 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 New York 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 cause of your foundation problems and what measures will be required to remedy them. When you get in contact with one of your local foundation repair experts, they should offer to provide a free inspection and estimate.
• Warranties: The details of a warranty will vary between companies, but any trustworthy company should have one for their work. Speak with your company about their policies before you sign a contract.
• Licensing and Insurance: Make sure that any company you hire has at least general liability insurance. It's also wise to verify that they meet the general contractor licensing requirements in New York.
• Structural Engineer Partnerships: If your foundation repair company does not have an established partnership with a structural engineer, you can establish 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 repairs that have been recommended.
• Cost: It's a good idea to obtain multiple quotes before hiring someone for foundation repair — 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 well worth it.

Cost of Foundation Repair New York City

There are many factors that might affect the cost of foundation repair in New York City, such as:

• Home Size: The size of your home will be a primary factor that influences the cost of foundation repairs. Generally, the larger your home, the more you will spend.
• Accessibility and Foundation Type: The accessibility of your foundation and the type of foundation you have can both affect the price of services. Foundation types can include a crawl space, basement, or concrete slab.
• Severity of Issue: The amount you spend on repairs will be affected by how severe the issue is and how much work is needed to fix it. If you only need to fix a minor crack, you'll pay less than if your foundation needs major waterproofing.
• Soil Stability and Foundation Settlement: More severe foundation settlement often leads to more costly repairs. If the soil around your foundation is less than stable, the result may be that you spend more.
• Permits: For any job larger than a small crack repair, such as underpinning, your repair company will likely require a permit from the New York City government. The cost of this permit will vary based on the nature of the job, typically starting 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 $254.48 an hour for foundation repair.

Types of Foundation Repair

The price of repairs will also be determined by what repairs you opt for. Jobs can range from small fixes like crack repair to bigger fixes like leveling or waterproofing. Services that you can hire a foundation repair professional for include:

• Crack Repair: Cracks that are larger than a hairline should be assessed by a local foundation repair expert. Hiring a professional ensures that there is 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 if anything else is needed to fix the problem. Usually, crack repair costs about $732.
• Leak Repair: Leak repair may be required for a number of reasons, and how much you end up paying will depend on the exact issue and how many leaks need repairing. A local foundation repair expert can perform an inspection, determine the cause of the leak, and recommend next steps to fix it. The price for leak repair can be extremely variable, but you can expect to pay $6,222 on average.
• Piering / Underpinning / Leveling: This process is often pricey but necessary, and by undergoing it you can help prevent a number of future problems. If your foundation needs underpinning, you may notice floor or wall cracks, uneven floors, or doors and windows that are misaligned. You may even notice your property leaning to one side. To level your foundation, your expert will underpin it with large piers, which are typically made of concrete. The total amount you spend will be based on the number of piers used. Typically, piering will cost roughly $3,372.
• Stabilization: Have any walls that are warped or bowing? If this is the case, you might notice things like horizontal cracks on walls, doors and windows that are difficult to shut, visible bulging of walls, leaning chimneys or porches, and uneven floors. Through the process of stabilization, your foundation repair expert will insert steel or carbon fiber strips into your walls to support them. The amount you pay will vary depending on what kind of materials are used and how many strips are placed. You can expect to pay roughly $6,569 for stabilization.
• Waterproofing: Waterproofing can cost more than other fixes, but it can solve and prevent various foundation issues. As a part of this process, your foundation repair professional might make small changes like rerouting your gutters, or large ones like modifying your landscaping. Generally, homeowners spend $6,915 on waterproofing services.