12 Best Foundation Companies in Dublin, CA

On average, Dublin homeowners pay around $4,952 for foundation repair, although the cost will vary depending on several factors. The easiest way to get an estimate for the cost of a specific project is to request quotes from a handful of local foundation repair companies. The amount you pay for a job will be influenced by things like the type of the repair(s) and the size of your house.

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

Leak repair and crack repair involve a technician coming to your home, completing an inspection, and using various repair techniques to fix leaks or cracks. The amount you spend will vary greatly depending on the size and root cause of the problem.

Stabilization reinforces bowing walls by inserting carbon fiber or steel strips. The amount you spend will depend on the material used 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 will depend on how many piers are needed.

If you're interested in waterproofing your foundation or basement, we recommend talking to a waterproofing specialist. This process might include indoor waterproofing, outdoor waterproofing, or both.

If your foundation needs waterproofing, you'll start to notice signs like hairline cracks, discoloration or odors, uneven floors, basement flooding, white powder or spots on your walls, or signs of mold, mildew, or fungus.

Your options include interior and exterior waterproofing. Interior waterproofing is often less expensive, and can involve measures like the use of sealants or the installation of sump pumps or drains. Exterior waterproofing tends to be more expensive but more effective. Exterior waterproofing can involve things like external drains, landscaping changes, or physical barriers to keep water out of basements and crawl spaces.

Typically, your foundation repair technician will be licensed as a general contractor. General contractors in California must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board in order to work on projects valued at $500 or more. To apply for a license, an individual needs to 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 law and business 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.

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