12 Best Foundation Companies in Escondido, CA

The amount you'll spend on foundation repair is based on several factors. Things like the size of your home, the extent of the damage, and the type of repair needed will all factor in. On average, Escondido homeowners spend about $3,951. The best way to determine how much a job may cost is to talk to a local foundation repair expert and schedule a free inspection and estimate.

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

Crack repair and leak repair are what they sound like: your foundation contractor will perform an inspection and take necessary measures to remedy cracks or leaks. The price will vary depending on the size and cause of the problem.

Underpinning, also called leveling or piering, is when a contractor levels your foundation by underpinning it with large concrete piers. The price will be based on how many piers are needed. The price of stabilization varies similarly. This process involves fixing bowing walls by reinforcing them with carbon fiber or steel strips. The cost will depend on what material and how many strips are used.

Finally, waterproofing is an overarching term for a category of repairs designed to stop water from getting into your foundation or basement. This can involve exterior waterproofing, interior waterproofing, or both, and costs can vary greatly. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you're planning to waterproof your foundation.

Your foundation repair company should be the one to get the permits. You can ask the company to provide a detailed explanation of the steps in its process and to see the permits and paperwork it has assembled to confirm everything is properly authorized per Escondido regulations.

Most of the time, 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 in order to work on projects valued over $500. To apply for a license, an individual needs to have at least four years of related work experience in the last decade (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.

While some foundation problems might appear small and not worth the cost to fix, when left untreated, they can cause much larger and more expensive problems later on. Foundation problems may have underlying causes which are not readily apparent until after a professional inspection. It's important to repair these underlying issues as soon as possible. For these reasons, we recommend you don't procrastinate on foundation repairs.