Estimate the cost of foundation repair. Pick crack injection, piering, slab-jacking, carbon-fiber, and waterproofing. 2026 data; not a contractor bid.
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What this is: a planning-range foundation repair calculator informed by 2026 cost guides (HomeGuide, HomeAdvisor) and Foundation Repair Association of America contractor data.
Crew labor is a loaded billing rate ($80-$150/crew-hr) for foundation specialists.
Last updated: May 2026. Full methodology →
| Issue | Repair | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hairline crack | Epoxy injection | $400-$1,200/crack |
| Settling foundation | Steel push piers (6-10) | $6,000-$30,000 |
| Settling foundation | Helical piers (6-10) | $9,000-$35,000 |
| Sunken slab | Mudjacking / polyjacking | $500-$1,500/spot |
| Bowed walls | Carbon-fiber + anchors | $4,000-$8,000 |
| Wet basement | Interior drainage + sump | $3,000-$8,000 |
| Wet basement | Exterior waterproofing | $5,000-$15,000+ |
$400 (single crack) to $35,000+ (full piering + waterproofing). Average is $4,500-$15,000.
Cracks >1/4 in, sticking doors, sloping floors, water intrusion, brick step cracks, chimney separating. Get an engineer report first.
Steel push pier driven to bedrock (best for heavy/deep). Helical screws in (faster, lighter loads, better for additions). Helical $300-$700 more.
Usually no — homeowner policies exclude settling. Exception: damage from sudden plumbing burst or named peril.
Most pier installers offer transferable lifetime warranty. Verify it transfers to a new owner if you sell.
