11 Best Foundation Companies in Concord, CA

On average, Concord homeowners pay roughly $4,248 for foundation repair, although the total cost will change based on several factors. The easiest way to estimate the cost of your specific job is to ask for quotes from one or more local foundation repair companies. The total price will be affected by things like the size of your house and type of repair(s) needed.

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The primary types of foundation repair include crack repair, leak repair, underpinning, stabilization, and waterproofing.

Crack repair and leak repair are what they sound like: your foundation repair expert will perform an inspection and complete any repairs necessary to remedy cracks or leaks. Costs will vary depending on the size and cause of the problem.

Underpinning, also called piering or leveling, is the process of leveling your foundation by underpinning it with large concrete piers. The amount you can expect to spend depends on how many piers are used. The price of stabilization varies similarly. This process reinforces bowing walls with carbon fiber or steel strips. The total cost will depend on the material chosen and how many strips are used.

Lastly, waterproofing is an overarching term for a number of jobs that help prevent water from getting into your foundation or basement. This can include interior waterproofing, exterior waterproofing, or both, and the price can vary widely. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you're interested in waterproofing your foundation.

To protect your foundation, you should make sure that it gets the right amount of moisture, especially in hot weather. Concord tends to be a very dry place, so in times of little rain you may need to water your foundation. Additionally, make sure that you quickly identify and fix any leaking pipes or gutters.

If you have any concerns about your foundation, you can call a structural engineer for an evaluation. This will cost a few hundred dollars, but the engineer's consultation can provide you with a list of things to look out for as well as more ideas to help you further protect your foundation. Finally, if you're building a new house, make sure that you have a soil report done. This report provides information regarding how well the soil on your property can support a foundation and highlights any potential future problems.

Usually, your foundation repair expert will be licensed as a general contractor. In California, general contractors must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board before working on projects valued at more than $500. To be eligible for a license, an individual must have at least four years of relevant work experience in the last ten years (or be represented by someone who does), must pass both a business and law and a trade exam, and must be bonded. Individuals or businesses that have employees must also have workers' compensation insurance. There may be additional requirements for contractors to do certain work with concrete.

In some cases, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they meet the criteria of an improvement that will add to a home's overall market value, prolong its life, or adapt it to new uses. In some cases, making capital improvements allows you to qualify for tax breaks. (Contact your California tax professional to learn more.) Tax breaks aside, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect the value of your home.

Generally, foundation repair takes from one to several weeks. This range is large because the timeline will vary greatly based on factors like the type of repair and the size of your home. You should talk to your Concord foundation repair expert for a more thorough timeline for your specific project.