9 Best Foundation Companies in Jacksonville, AR

On average, Jacksonville homeowners pay roughly $2,969 for foundation repair, although the cost will depend on several factors. The best way to get an estimate for the cost of your specific job is to ask for quotes from a handful of local foundation repair companies. The total price will be determined by things like the size of your house and type of repair(s) needed.

Types of foundation repair include leak repair, crack repair, stabilization, underpinning, and waterproofing.

For both leak repair and crack repair, a technician will come to your home, perform an inspection, and use various repair techniques to remedy leaks or cracks. The amount you spend will vary greatly depending on the size and root cause of the problem.

Stabilization helps to fix bowing walls by inserting steel or carbon fiber strips. The amount you spend will depend on the material chosen and how many strips are needed. The cost of underpinning also varies. This process, sometimes referred to as leveling or piering, involves underpinning your foundation with concrete piers to level it; the cost depends on how many piers are needed.

If you're looking to waterproof your foundation or basement, we recommend talking to a waterproofing specialist. This process may include outdoor waterproofing, indoor waterproofing, or both.

When building a new home, have a soil report completed. A soil report will contain information regarding how well your soil can support a foundation, and can give you a heads-up about potential future problems. If you have concerns about an existing house, a few hundred dollars will cover an inspection and report by a structural engineer. The engineer can alert you to any current problems that need attention, and advise you on how to avoid future problems.

You also want to make sure that the moisture around your foundation is appropriate, particularly when the weather gets hot. As Jacksonville sees more rain than many other places, keep an eye on your gutters and landscaping to make sure too much water isn't getting into your soil or foundation. You should also stay vigilant for leaky pipes or gutters, so you can get them repaired quickly.

Foundation repair usually requires a permit, but getting one isn't your responsibility. Your foundation repair professional should get the permit and all other documents required in Jacksonville, and should be able to explain the process and/or provide the documents if asked.

We highly recommend reaching out to your home insurance provider before starting any foundation repairs to determine what may be covered. Typically, foundation repairs won't be covered by your home insurance unless they're to repair damage caused by a covered weather event.

Although some foundation issues may seem small and not worth the cost to fix, when left untreated, they can cause larger and more expensive problems in the future. Foundation issues can also have underlying causes which are not readily apparent until after a professional inspection. It's important to fix these underlying issues as soon as possible. For these reasons, we advise against procrastinating on foundation repairs.