11 Best Foundation Companies in San Juan Capistrano, CA

The amount you'll spend on foundation repair depends on several factors. Things like the type of repair needed, the size of your home, and the extent of the damage will all play a part. On average, San Juan Capistrano homeowners spend roughly $4,323. The fastest way to determine how much a job is going to cost is to talk to a local foundation repair company and schedule a free inspection and estimate.

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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, complete 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 carbon fiber or steel 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, sometimes referred to as 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 finding a waterproofing specialist. This process can include indoor waterproofing, outdoor waterproofing, or both.

Foundation repair usually requires a permit, but acquiring one shouldn't be your responsibility. Your foundation repair company should get all of the permits and other documents required for foundation repair in San Juan Capistrano, and they should be able to provide the documents and/or explain the process if asked.

Typically, your foundation repair technician 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 more than $500. 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 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, yes, you can continue living in your home while foundation repair work is going on. Talk to your foundation repair technician to be certain.