11 Best Foundation Companies in Loma Linda, CA

On average, Loma Linda homeowners pay around $2,810 for foundation repair, although the total cost will depend on several factors. The easiest way to estimate the cost of your specific project is to request quotes from a handful of local foundation repair companies. The total price will be determined by things like the type of the repair(s) and the size of your house.

The main 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 contractor will perform an inspection and complete any repairs necessary to remedy cracks or leaks. The price 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 cost will depend on how many piers are required. The price of stabilization varies similarly. This process reinforces bowing walls with steel or carbon fiber strips, and the total cost will depend on what material is used and how many strips are used.

Lastly, waterproofing is an overarching term for a category of repairs that help prevent water from getting into your foundation. This can involve interior waterproofing, exterior waterproofing, or both, and costs can vary greatly. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you're interested in waterproofing your foundation.

If you're constructing a new home, make sure that a soil report is completed. This report contains information about how well the soil on a given piece of land can support a foundation, and can offer you a heads-up about potential future issues. If you have concerns about an existing home, for a few hundred dollars, you can get an inspection and report by a structural engineer. They can alert you to any things that could use some attention, and advise you on avoiding 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 Loma Linda tends to be very dry, which means that at times you may need to water your soil and foundation. Also, be on the lookout for leaky gutters or pipes and repair them quickly.

A permit is normally required for foundation repair, but applying for one won't be your responsibility. Your foundation repair provider should put together all the permits and other documents required in Loma Linda, and should be able to provide the documents and/or explain the process if asked.

Some signs that your foundation needs waterproofing include white powder or spots on your walls, uneven floors, basement flooding, hairline cracks, discoloration or odors, or signs of mildew, fungus, or mold. Your contractor can tell you whether you need interior or exterior waterproofing.

Interior waterproofing can involve the use of sealants or the installation of sump pumps and drains and tends to be less costly than exterior waterproofing. Exterior waterproofing can involve applying physical barriers to crawl spaces and basements, installing exterior drains, or changing your landscaping.

We highly recommend talking with your home insurance provider before beginning any foundation project to determine what might be covered. In general, foundation repairs won't be covered by your home insurance unless they're to repair damage caused by a covered weather event.