10 Best Foundation Companies in Home Gardens, CA

The amount you'll spend on foundation repair will vary greatly depending on several factors. Things like the type of repair needed, the size of your home, and the extent of the damage will all factor in. On average, Home Gardens homeowners spend about $3,994. The fastest way to determine how much a job could cost is to reach out to a local foundation repair company and schedule a free inspection and estimate.

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The main 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 repair expert will perform an inspection and take necessary measures to remedy cracks or leaks. Costs 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 used. The price of stabilization is also variable. This process reinforces bowing walls with carbon fiber or steel strips, and the cost will depend on what material and how many strips are used.

Finally, 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 costs can vary widely. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you're planning to waterproof your foundation.

When your foundation is in need of waterproofing, you might start to notice signs like uneven floors, basement flooding, discoloration or odors, white powder or spots on your walls, hairline cracks, or signs of fungus, mildew, or mold.

You can opt for interior or exterior waterproofing. Interior waterproofing typically is less expensive, and involves solutions such as the use of sealants or the installation of drains or sump pumps. Exterior waterproofing is more expensive but more effective. Exterior waterproofing can involve things like landscaping changes, external drains, or physical barriers to keep water out of basements and crawl spaces.

Most of the time, your foundation repair contractor 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 more than $500. To obtain 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 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.

Typically, foundation repair takes from one to several weeks. The range is wide because the amount of time required will vary greatly based on factors like the type of repair needed and the size of your house. You should confer with your Home Gardens foundation repair expert for a more thorough timeline for your specific project.