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 Portland 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 Oregon 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 starting any foundation repairs, it is important to understand the underlying issue and what steps will be required. Most foundation repair companies should offer you a free inspection and estimate so that you and they can both determine what is necessary.
• Licensing and Insurance: Your company should, at minimum, have general liability insurance. Also, be sure to make sure that they meet Oregon's general contractor licensing requirements.
• Warranties: The details of your warranty may vary depending on who you hire, but any reputable company you employ should offer one for their work. Speak with your company about what their policies are prior to signing a contract.
• Cost: The bill for foundation repair can vary widely, and it's a good idea to obtain multiple quotes before you decide on a company. Foundation repair work can be expensive, but for good reason, and you should be wary of companies that offer extremely low (or high) quotes.
• Structural Engineer Partnerships: A structural engineer is hired to provide a third-party property inspection and give their expert feedback on the repairs recommended. Generally, this service costs a few hundred dollars. If your foundation repair company does not have a partnership with a structural engineer, you can hire one yourself.

Cost of Foundation Repair Portland

There are a number of factors that may affect the cost of foundation repair in Portland, including:

• Home Size: Your foundation's size will affect repair costs. A larger foundation will usually have a larger bill.
• Accessibility and Foundation Type: The ease of accessing your foundation will influence the cost of repairs. So will your foundation type — whether you have a basement or some other type of foundation, such as a crawl space or concrete slab.
• Severity of Issue: The severity of the issue, and how much work will be needed to fix it, will influence the total cost. Minor cracks that need a simple fill will be less expensive to fix than larger stability issues that will require underpinning.
• Soil Stability and Foundation Settlement: If the soil around your foundation is less stable, this could result in more severe foundation settlement. This can then lead to more expensive repairs.
• 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 the Portland government. The cost of the permit might vary depending on the type of job; generally they start around $150.
• Labor and Materials: The total cost of foundation repairs will be influenced by labor and materials cost for the specific job. Foundation repair will cost about $197.92 hourly.

Types of Foundation Repair

The exact kind of repair that you need will also have an effect on the cost of foundation repair. Bigger repairs include fixes like leveling, while crack repair is an easier, faster job. Services that your local foundation repair expert can provide may include:

• Piering / Underpinning / Leveling: These terms refer to the process of leveling your foundation with the use of (normally concrete) piers, which are pinned underneath your foundation for support and to level it. Your foundation might need this if you notice uneven floors, wall or floor cracks, misaligned doors or windows, or your property leaning to one side. This process can be expensive, but is often necessary and can go a long way towards preventing future problems. Your total bill will be based on how many piers are used — usually, you can expect to pay around $2,622.
• Crack Repair: How much you will spend on having cracks repaired will be based on the number of cracks and their size — typically, anything larger than a hairline crack deserves professional attention. One of your area's local foundation repair professionals can evaluate the crack(s) in your foundation, determine the root cause, and come up with an action plan. Depending on the cause, additional services may be needed to fix the underlying issue. The average cost for crack repair is roughly $569.
• Stabilization: Your foundation repair expert can help repair wall bowing that is caused by foundation issues. Signs of wall bowing that you may notice include leaning chimneys or porches, horizontal cracks on walls, visible bulging of walls, doors and windows that are difficult to shut, and uneven floors. The process of stabilization involves inserting steel or carbon fiber strips into your walls to support them, and the total price will vary depending on the material of the strips and how many are needed. In general, you can expect to spend around $5,109.
• Leak Repair: Leak repair may be needed for a number of reasons, and the total amount you will pay will vary depending on the exact issue and how many leaks need repairing. A local foundation repair expert can inspect your foundation, diagnose the cause of the leak, and recommend measures to repair it. The cost of leak repair can be extremely variable, but you can expect to pay $4,839 on average.
• Waterproofing: Waterproofing may involve large projects such as making changes to your landscaping, or smaller changes such as rerouting your gutters. The amount you pay will vary depending on the kind of work that needs to be done — bigger projects will cost more, but can help both solve current problems and prevent future ones. In general, homeowners pay $5,378 for waterproofing.