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 Austin 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 Texas 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: When you get in touch with one of your local foundation repair experts, they should provide a free inspection and estimate before starting any repairs. This will help you understand the underlying cause of the issues, what repairs will be required, and about how much everything will cost.
• Licensing and Insurance: Any company that you employ should meet the general contractor licensing requirements in Texas. They should also have at least general liability insurance.
• Warranties: Make sure that you ask 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.
• Structural Engineer Partnerships: You can form your own partnership with a structural engineer if your foundation repair company doesn't already have one. A structural engineer can provide a third-party evaluation of your home and an opinion on any recommended repairs. This service normally costs a few hundred dollars.
• Cost: Foundation repair work can be complicated and expensive, and how much you should expect to spend can vary a good deal depending on what you need done. We recommend getting quotes from multiple companies before you decide on one. Be cautious when considering companies with very low or high quotes.

Cost of Foundation Repair Austin

Many things can affect how much you pay for foundation repairs in Austin. These include:

• Home Size: The size of your home will affect repair costs. You will typically pay more if your home is larger.
• Accessibility and Foundation Type: The ease of accessing your foundation and the type of foundation you have can both influence the price of services. Foundation types may include a concrete slab, basement, or crawl space.
• Severity of Issue: The severity of the issue, and how much work is needed to remedy it, will affect the total cost. Minor cracks that need a simple fill will cost less to fix than larger stability issues that will require underpinning.
• Soil Stability and Foundation Settlement: You may pay more for repairs if more severe foundation settlement has occurred. This can happen if your foundation is surrounded by soil that is more unstable.
• Labor and Materials: The cost of any home maintenance project will be influenced by the labor and materials used, and foundation repair is no exception. You can anticipate paying about $158.16 per hour for foundation repair.
• Permits: For anything bigger than a small crack repair, such as underpinning, your repair company will likely need a permit from the Austin government. How much you pay for a permit will vary depending on the nature of the job, typically starting around $150.

Types of Foundation Repair

The total price of foundation repairs will also be based on what needs to be done. Jobs can range from small fixes such as crack repair to larger fixes like leveling or waterproofing. Your local foundation repair company can provide services such as:

• Waterproofing: Waterproofing solutions range from simple fixes like rerouting your gutters to large changes like modifying 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 $4,298 on waterproofing.
• Leak Repair: A local foundation repair expert can come and inspect any foundation leaks to determine their cause. Then, they can recommend and provide measures to fix them. Your final bill will vary depending on a number of factors, such as the size of the leak and the underlying cause — typically, you can generally expect to pay around $3,867.
• Stabilization: A foundation repair technician can help repair wall bowing that is caused by problems with your foundation. Signs of wall bowing that you may notice include horizontal cracks on walls, visible bulging of walls, doors and windows that are difficult to shut, leaning chimneys or porches, and uneven floors. The process of stabilization involves inserting carbon fiber or steel strips into your walls to support them; the total amount you pay will depend on how many strips are needed and what material is used. In general, you can expect to spend around $4,083.
• Piering / Underpinning / Leveling: This process is often expensive but necessary, and by undergoing it you can help prevent a number of future problems. If your foundation requires 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 company will underpin it with large piers, which are normally made of concrete. Your final bill will depend on how many piers are installed. Typically, piering will cost about $2,096.
• Crack Repair: In most cases, you don't need to lose sleep over small hairline cracks, but larger cracks should be assessed by a local foundation repair professional. Even if a crack looks like one you could fix yourself, a local foundation professional will be equipped both to fix and to determine the cause of the crack. The cost of crack repair will vary based on the size of the crack(s) being fixed and whether any additional services are needed. Crack repair costs, on average, around $455.