6 Best Foundation Companies in Rathdrum, ID

On average, Rathdrum homeowners pay roughly $2,129 for foundation repair, although the total cost will vary widely depending on several factors. The easiest way to estimate the cost of your specific project is to request quotes from one or more local foundation repair companies. The amount you pay for a job will be determined by things like the type of the repair(s) and the size of your house.

The main 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 contractor will perform an inspection and complete any repairs necessary to remedy cracks or leaks. Costs will vary depending on the size and cause of the issue.

Underpinning, also called leveling or piering, is the process of leveling your foundation by underpinning it with large concrete piers. The cost will depend on how many piers are required. The price of stabilization varies similarly. This process fixes bowing walls by reinforcing them with carbon fiber or steel strips, and the total cost will depend on what material is used 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 or basement. This can include interior waterproofing, exterior waterproofing, or both, and costs can vary greatly. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you think your foundation needs waterproofing.

If you're building a new home, make sure that a soil report is completed. A soil report will contain information about how well the soil on a given piece of land can support a foundation, and can offer you a heads-up about any potential future issues. If your concerns are about an existing home, for a few hundred dollars, you can get an inspection and report by a structural engineer. The engineer can point you to any current problems that could use some attention, and give you advice on how to avoid future problems.

You also want to make sure that the moisture around your foundation is at an appropriate level. Don't let the soil around your Rathdrum home get too dry or too wet; at different times, you might find yourself having to reroute your gutters or water your foundation. Also, be on the lookout for leaky pipes or gutters, so you can get them repaired quickly.

Permits are needed for most foundation repairs, but getting one isn't your responsibility. Your foundation repair professional should put together all the permits and other documents required in Rathdrum, and should be able to explain the process and/or provide the documents before starting work.

In some cases, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they fit the criteria of an improvement that adds to your house'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. (Speak with your Idaho tax professional for the most accurate information.) Even if you don't qualify for tax breaks, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect your home's value.

Foundation repairs undertaken by a reputable company should last a long time. More extensive repairs, like basement waterproofing, can be very involved and expensive, but they do a lot in terms of mitigating your risk of future issues.