Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Todays Homeowner Local Pros
Last Updated May 2023
Signs of foundation issues can be anxiety-inducing — you know any repairs will be pricey, but you're also aware that putting them off could be catastrophic. Sunset can see high temperatures, which can contribute to dry, loose soil and foundation shifting. Excessive heat and dryness can even damage your foundation directly.
Ease your anxiety by using our guide to Sunset's best foundation repair companies. These companies have the skills and know-how to get any repair job done right.
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If your foundation is in need of repair, you may notice a number of symptoms. Outside your home, you might see a crumbling or cracking foundation or cracks in your driveway. Your ground floor might have cracked or uneven floors. You may notice doors or windows that are sticking in their frames, or that the frames are skewed. You might also notice bowing, buckling, or cracking walls.
On average, Sunset homeowners pay about $3,040 for foundation repair, although the actual cost will vary widely depending on several factors. The easiest way to get an estimate for the cost of your specific job is to request quotes from a handful of local foundation repair companies. The total price will be influenced by things like the size of your house and type of repair(s) needed.
Click here for a more thorough breakdown of the cost of foundation repair in Florida.
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. Costs will vary based on the size and cause of the problem.
Underpinning, also called leveling or piering, is the process of leveling your foundation by underpinning it with large concrete piers. The amount you can expect to spend depends on how many piers are used. The price of stabilization is also variable. This process involves fixing bowing walls by reinforcing them with carbon fiber or steel strips. The cost will depend on the material chosen and how many strips are used.
Lastly, waterproofing is an overarching term for a category of repairs that help prevent water from getting into your foundation or basement. This can include exterior waterproofing, interior waterproofing, or both, and the price can vary greatly. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you think your foundation needs waterproofing.
To protect your foundation, you should make sure it gets the right amount of moisture, especially in hot weather. Sunset sees more rain than many places, so be sure that your gutters and landscaping are arranged effectively to keep too much water from collecting near your foundation. Also be sure to promptly identify and fix any leaking gutters or pipes.
If you think there may be any problems with your foundation, you can contact a structural engineer for an evaluation. This will cost a few hundred dollars, but the consultation can provide you with a list of things to look out for as well as more ideas to help you further protect your foundation. Lastly, if you're constructing a new house, be sure that you have a soil report done. This report provides information regarding how well the soil on your property can support a foundation and highlights potential future problems.
Typically, your foundation repair expert will be licensed as a general contractor. In Florida, general contractor licenses are issued by the Department of Business & Professional Regulation. Both General and Residential Contractors can do work on residential homes, and both can be certified or registered. Certified contractors can work in any jurisdiction, while registered contractors are only permitted to work in the jurisdictions in which they are registered. There may be additional requirements for contractors to do certain work with concrete.
We strongly suggest reaching out to your home insurance provider before starting any foundation project to figure out what might be covered. In general, foundation repairs won't be covered by home insurance unless they are to repair damage caused by a covered weather event.
