11 Best Foundation Companies in University, FL

On average, University homeowners pay about $2,104 for foundation repair, although the cost will vary widely depending on several factors. The fastest way to get an estimate for the cost of a specific job is to request quotes from a handful of local foundation repair companies. Your total cost will be influenced by things like the size of your house and type of repair(s) needed.

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 complete any repairs necessary to remedy cracks or leaks. The price will vary depending 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 price will be based on how many piers are required. The price of stabilization varies similarly. This process reinforces bowing walls with carbon fiber or steel strips. The total cost will depend on the material and how many strips are used.

Finally, waterproofing is an overarching term for a category of repairs intended to prevent water from getting into your foundation. This can involve interior waterproofing, exterior waterproofing, or both, and the price can vary greatly. 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. This report contains information regarding how well your soil can support a foundation, and can provide you with a heads-up about potential future problems. If you have concerns about an existing home, a few hundred dollars will cover an inspection and report by a structural engineer. The engineer can alert you to any current problems that could use some attention, and give you advice 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 University 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. Also, be on the lookout for leaky pipes or gutters, so you can get them repaired quickly.

A permit is normally required for foundation repair, but applying for one isn't your responsibility. Your foundation repair provider should put together the permit and all other documents required in University, and should be able to provide the documents and/or explain the process if asked.

We caution against putting off foundation repairs. Minor issues may have an underlying cause that could potentially result in future problems, and it's better to treat the root of the issue as fast as possible. A small and moderately costly problem now could turn into a large and very expensive one in the future if the signs are ignored.

The length of time foundation repairs will take varies greatly depending on the kind of repair required and the size of your house. Most repairs will take anywhere from one to several weeks. Talk to your University foundation repair professional for the specific timeline for your project.