9 Best Foundation Companies in St. Marys, GA

On average, St. Marys homeowners pay about $3,007 for foundation repair, although the actual cost will change based on several factors. The best way to get an estimate for the cost of a specific job is to solicit quotes from a few local foundation repair companies. Your total cost will be influenced by things like the type of the repair(s) and the size of your house.

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, perform an inspection, and use various repair techniques to remedy leaks or cracks. The amount you spend can vary greatly depending on the size and root cause of the issue.

Stabilization involves reinforcing bowing walls by inserting steel or carbon fiber strips. The cost will depend on the material chosen and the number of strips required. The cost of underpinning also varies. This process, sometimes referred to as leveling or piering, involves leveling your foundation by underpinning it with concrete piers; the cost will be based on how many piers are used.

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

If you're constructing a new home, have a soil report completed. This report contains 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 issues. If your concerns are about an existing house, a few hundred dollars will cover an inspection and report by a structural engineer. The engineer can point you to any current problems that could use some attention, and advise you on avoiding future problems.

Also ensure that the moisture around your foundation is at an appropriate level, particularly when the weather gets hot. As St. Marys 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 pipes or gutters, so you can get them repaired quickly.

A permit is normally required for foundation repair, but getting one won't be your responsibility. Your foundation repair provider should obtain all the permits and other documents required in St. Marys, and should be able to explain the process and/or provide the documents if asked.

When your foundation is in need of waterproofing, you might start to notice signs like uneven floors, discoloration or odors, white powder or spots on your walls, hairline cracks, basement flooding, or signs of fungus, mildew, or mold.

In general, your home insurance won't cover foundation repairs, unless the repair is to fix damage caused by a covered weather event. It's a smart idea to talk to your home insurance company before you begin any foundation repairs.