10 Best Foundation Companies in Elk Grove, CA

On average, Elk Grove homeowners pay around $4,370 for foundation repair, although the actual cost will depend on several factors. The fastest way to estimate the cost of a specific project is to ask for quotes from a handful of local foundation repair companies. The amount you pay for a job will be affected 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.

For both leak repair and crack repair, a technician will come to your home, perform an inspection, and use 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 helps to fix bowing walls by inserting steel or carbon fiber strips. The amount you spend will depend on the material used and the number of strips 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 interested in waterproofing your foundation or basement, we recommend looking for a waterproofing specialist. This process may include indoor waterproofing, outdoor waterproofing, or both.

When building a new house, have a soil report done. A soil report will contain information regarding how well your soil can support a foundation, and can offer you a heads-up about any 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. They can point you to any things that need attention, and give you advice 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. The weather in Elk Grove tends to be very dry, which means that at times you may need to water your soil and foundation. You should also stay vigilant for leaky pipes or gutters and repair them promptly.

Usually, your foundation repair contractor will be licensed as a general contractor. In California, general contractors need to be licensed by the Contractors State License Board before working on projects valued at $500 or more. To be eligible 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 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.

We recommend that you do not put off foundation repairs. Minor issues may have an underlying cause that could lead to numerous future problems, and it's better to treat the root of the issue as fast as possible. A minor problem now could become a large and very expensive one in the future if left untreated.

Small hairline cracks might seem easy to take care of yourself, but in most cases, it's a good idea to consult a professional before you begin any foundation work. Although you may balk at the idea of paying someone for a task you feel you can handle yourself, mistakes made during foundation repair can be even more costly in the future.