11 Best Foundation Companies in Homer, IL

On average, Homer homeowners pay about $3,066 for foundation repair, although the actual cost will change based on several factors. The fastest way to get an estimate for the cost of a specific job is to get 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.

The main types of foundation repair include crack repair, leak repair, underpinning, stabilization, and waterproofing.

Crack repair and leak repair are what they sound like: your foundation contractor will perform an inspection and take necessary measures to remedy cracks or leaks. Costs will vary depending on the size and cause of the problem.

Underpinning, also called piering or leveling, is when a contractor levels your foundation by underpinning it with large concrete piers. The cost will depend on how many piers are needed. The price of stabilization is also variable. This process fixes bowing walls by reinforcing them with carbon fiber or steel strips, and the cost will depend on the material chosen and how many strips are used.

Lastly, waterproofing is an overarching term for a number of jobs that help stop water from getting into your foundation or basement. This can involve exterior waterproofing, interior waterproofing, or both, and costs can vary widely. 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 give you a heads-up about any potential future issues. If your concerns are about an existing house, for a few hundred dollars, you can get an inspection and report by a structural engineer. The engineer can point you to any things that could use some attention, and advise you on how to avoid future problems.

It's also important that the moisture around your foundation is appropriate. Don't let the soil around your Homer 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.

Foundation repair usually requires a permit, but obtaining one shouldn't be your responsibility. Your foundation repair professional should obtain all the permits and other documents required in Homer, and should be able to explain the process and/or provide the documents before starting work.

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

Sometimes, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they meet 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 Illinois tax professional to learn more.) Even if you don't qualify for tax breaks, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect your home's value.