11 Best Foundation Companies in Soquel, CA

On average, Soquel homeowners pay around $2,525 for foundation repair, although the cost will vary widely depending on several factors. The best way to estimate the cost of a specific project is to request quotes from a few local foundation repair companies. Your total cost will be determined 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 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 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 required. The price of stabilization varies similarly. This process involves fixing bowing walls by reinforcing them with steel or carbon fiber strips. The cost will depend on the material and how many strips are used.

Lastly, waterproofing is an overarching term for a number of jobs designed to stop water from getting into your foundation. This can involve exterior waterproofing, interior waterproofing, or both, and costs can vary widely. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you think your foundation needs waterproofing.

If you're constructing a new house, 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 problems. If your concerns are about an existing home, for a few hundred dollars, you can get an inspection and report by a structural engineer. The engineer can point you to any issues 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. Don't let the soil around your Soquel home get too dry or too wet; at different times, you might find yourself having to reroute your gutters or water your foundation. Also, be on the lookout for leaky gutters or pipes, so you can get them repaired quickly.

Permits are needed for most foundation repairs, but acquiring one shouldn't be your responsibility. Your foundation repair professional should obtain the permit and all other documents required in Soquel, and should be able to explain the process and/or provide the documents before starting work.

In some cases, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they meet the criteria of an improvement that adds to a home's overall market value, prolongs its life, or adapts it to new uses. Making capital improvements sometimes allows you to qualify for tax breaks. (Talk to your California tax professional to learn more.) Tax breaks aside, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect the value of your home.

Typically, foundation repair takes from one to several weeks. This range is large because the time taken will vary greatly depending on things like the type of repair and the size of your house. You should consult with your Soquel foundation repair company for a more accurate timeline for your specific project.