11 Best Foundation Companies in Saratoga, CA

On average, Saratoga homeowners pay about $3,286 for foundation repair, although the total cost will vary widely depending on several factors. The best way to get an estimate for the cost of a specific project is to ask for quotes from a handful of local foundation repair companies. Your total cost will be influenced by things like the type of the repair(s) and the size of your house.

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

Crack repair and leak repair are exactly as they sound: your foundation repair expert will perform an inspection and take necessary measures to remedy cracks or leaks. The price will depend on the size and cause of the issue.

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

Lastly, waterproofing is an overarching term for a number of jobs that help stop water from getting into your foundation. 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 constructing a new home, have a soil report completed. A soil report will contain 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. The engineer can alert you to any things that need attention, and give you advice on how to avoid future problems.

It's also important that the moisture around your foundation is appropriate, particularly when the weather gets hot. The weather in Saratoga 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 gutters or pipes, so you can get them repaired quickly.

Permits are needed for most foundation repairs, but obtaining one isn't your responsibility. Your foundation repair professional should obtain all the permits and other documents required in Saratoga, and should be able to explain the process and/or provide the documents if asked.

Some signs that your foundation needs waterproofing include discoloration or odors, uneven floors, basement flooding, white powder or spots on your walls, hairline cracks, or signs of mildew, mold, or fungus. 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 things like applying physical barriers to basements and crawl spaces, making landscape changes, or installing exterior drains.

In general, your home insurance won't cover foundation repairs, unless the repair is to fix damage caused by a covered weather event. We highly recommend talking to your home insurance company before you begin any foundation repairs.