11 Best Foundation Companies in Pinewood, FL

On average, Pinewood homeowners pay roughly $2,537 for foundation repair, although the total cost will vary widely depending on several factors. The easiest way to get an estimate for the cost of your specific job is to solicit quotes from one or more local foundation repair companies. Your total cost will be affected by things like the size of your house and type of repair(s) needed.

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 can vary greatly depending on the size and root cause of the problem.

Stabilization reinforces bowing walls by inserting steel or carbon fiber strips. The cost will depend on the material used and how many strips are required. The cost of underpinning also varies. This process, also called leveling or piering, involves leveling your foundation by underpinning it with concrete piers; the cost depends on how many piers are needed.

If you're interested in waterproofing your foundation or basement, we suggest speaking with a waterproofing specialist. This process may include outdoor waterproofing, indoor waterproofing, or both.

When building 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 provide you with a heads-up about any potential future problems. If you have concerns about an existing house, a few hundred dollars will cover an inspection and report by a structural engineer. They can alert you to any current problems that need attention, and advise you on avoiding future problems.

You also want to make sure that the moisture around your foundation is at an appropriate level, particularly when the weather gets hot. As Pinewood sees more rain than many other places, keep an eye on your gutters and landscaping to make sure too much water isn't getting into your soil or foundation. You should also stay vigilant for leaky gutters or pipes and repair them quickly.

A permit is normally required for foundation repair, but getting one should not be your responsibility. Your foundation repair professional should obtain the permit and all other documents required in Pinewood, and should be able to provide the documents and/or explain the process if asked.

In some cases, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they meet the criteria of an improvement that will add to a home's overall value, prolong its life, or adapt it to new uses. In some cases, making capital improvements lets you qualify for tax breaks. (Talk to your Florida tax professional for more information.) Even without these tax breaks, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect your home's value.

We strongly suggest reaching out to your home insurance provider before beginning any foundation repair project to figure out what might be covered. Typically, foundation repairs won't be covered by home insurance unless they're to fix damage caused by a covered weather event.