Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Todays Homeowner Local Pros
Last Updated May 2023
Foundation repair can be both time-consuming and expensive. However, the consequences of not attending to foundation issues can be much worse. You may even be anxious about starting the process at all, fearful that your Jacksonville home has more extensive damage than it appears.
Utilize our guide to the best foundation repair companies in Jacksonville to find an expert and ease your worries. The companies on our list are trustworthy and can get the job done right the first time.
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Helps educate customers
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Helps educate customers
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Helps educate customers
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Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on foundation companies to come up with our data-driven rankings. It's not possible for a company to pay for preferential treatment in our rankings. We look at the following key factors in determining who should top our list:
If your foundation is in need of repair, it may manifest in a number of ways. Outside, you might notice a crumbling or cracking foundation or cracks in your driveway. Your ground floor might have uneven or cracked floors. You might notice windows and doors that are sticking in their frames, or that the frames are skewed. You might also notice buckling, cracking, or bowing walls.
On average, Jacksonville homeowners pay roughly $2,666 for foundation repair, although the cost will change based on several factors. The fastest way to get an estimate for the cost of a specific job is to solicit quotes from a few local foundation repair companies. The total price will be influenced by things like the size of your house and type of repair(s) needed.
Click here for a more thorough breakdown of the cost of foundation repair in Arkansas.
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 measures to fix leaks or cracks. The cost of these procedures will vary greatly depending on the size and cause of the issue.
Stabilization helps to fix bowing walls by inserting carbon fiber or steel strips. The cost will depend on the material chosen and how many strips are required. The cost of underpinning also varies. This process, also called piering or leveling, involves leveling your foundation by underpinning it with concrete piers; the cost depends on how many piers are used.
If you're looking to waterproof your foundation or basement, we recommend speaking with a waterproofing specialist. This process may include outdoor waterproofing, indoor waterproofing, or both.
Indicators that you are in need of foundation waterproofing include discoloration or odors, white powder or spots on your walls, hairline cracks, basement flooding, uneven floors, or signs of mildew, mold, or fungus. Your contractor can inform you whether you need interior or exterior waterproofing.
Interior waterproofing can involve the use of sealants or the installation of sump pumps and drains and is generally less expensive than exterior waterproofing. Exterior waterproofing can involve applying physical barriers to crawl spaces and basements, changing your landscaping, or installing exterior drains.
Your foundation repair expert should acquire the needed permits. You can request that the company provide a detailed explanation of its process and to see the permits and paperwork it has acquired to confirm everything is properly authorized per Jacksonville regulations.
In some cases, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they fit the criteria of an improvement that will add to a home's overall value, prolong its life, or adapt it to new uses. In some cases, making capital improvements helps you qualify for tax breaks. (Contact your Arkansas tax professional for more information.) Even without these tax breaks, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect the value of your home.
