11 Best Foundation Companies in Belle Glade, FL

On average, Belle Glade homeowners pay around $2,377 for foundation repair, although the cost will change based on several factors. The easiest way to estimate the cost of a specific job is to solicit quotes from a handful of local foundation repair companies. The total price will be affected by things like the size of your house and type of repair(s) needed.

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

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

Underpinning, also called piering or leveling, is the process of leveling your foundation by underpinning it with large concrete piers. The price will be based on how many piers are required. The price of stabilization is also variable. This process reinforces bowing walls with carbon fiber or steel strips. The total cost will depend on the material chosen and how many strips are used.

Finally, waterproofing is an overarching term for a category of repairs designed to stop water from getting into your foundation. This can involve exterior waterproofing, interior waterproofing, or both, and the price can vary greatly. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you're interested in waterproofing your foundation.

When caring for your foundation, you should make sure it has the right amount of moisture, especially in hot weather. Belle Glade sees more rain than many places, so be sure that your gutters and landscaping are arranged to prevent too much water from collecting near your foundation. Also be sure to quickly identify and fix any leaking gutters or pipes.

If you have any concerns about your foundation, you can call a structural engineer for an evaluation. This will run you a few hundred dollars, but the consultation can net you a list of potential concerns as well as more ideas to help you further protect your foundation. Finally, if you're building a new house, make sure that you have a soil report done. This report provides information about how well the soil on your property can support a foundation and highlights potential future issues.

Foundation repair usually requires a permit, but getting one isn't your responsibility. Your foundation repair professional should put together all the permits and other documents required in Belle Glade, and should be able to provide the documents and/or explain the process if asked.

Sometimes, 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. In some cases, making capital improvements lets you qualify for tax breaks. (Contact your Florida tax professional to learn more.) This aside, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect your home's value.

In most cases, your home insurance won't cover foundation repairs, unless the repair is to fix damage resulting from a covered weather event. It's a good idea to talk to your home insurance company before you start any foundation repairs.