11 Best Foundation Companies in Mission, KS

The amount you'll spend on foundation repair will vary greatly depending on several factors. Things like the size of your home, the extent of the damage, and the type of repair needed will all play a part. On average, Mission homeowners spend roughly $3,102. The easiest way to learn how much a job is going to cost is to reach out to a local foundation repair expert and schedule a free inspection and estimate.

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The primary 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 repair expert will perform an inspection and take necessary measures to remedy cracks or leaks. The price will vary based on the size and cause of the issue.

Underpinning, also called piering or leveling, 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 needed. The price of stabilization is also variable. This process involves fixing bowing walls by reinforcing them with steel or carbon fiber strips, and the total cost will depend on what material and how many strips are used.

Lastly, waterproofing is an overarching term for a category of repairs designed to prevent water from getting into your foundation or basement. This can involve 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.

If you're building a new house, make sure that a soil report is done. A soil report will contain 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 potential future problems. If you have concerns about an existing house, for a few hundred dollars you can get an inspection and report by a structural engineer. The engineer can alert you to any things that need attention, and give you advice on avoiding future problems.

Also ensure that the moisture around your foundation is at an appropriate level. Don't let the soil around your Mission 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 gutters or pipes so you can get them repaired quickly.

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

The two broad categories of waterproofing are interior and exterior waterproofing. Interior waterproofing is often less expensive, and involves solutions like the use of sealants or the installation of sump pumps or drains. Exterior waterproofing is generally more expensive but more effective. This process can involve things like landscaping changes, external drains, or physical barriers to stop water from getting into basements and crawl spaces.

We highly recommend talking with your home insurance provider before you begin any foundation repairs to learn about what may be covered. In general, foundation repairs aren't covered by your home insurance unless they are to fix damage that was caused by a covered weather event.

While some foundation issues may seem small and not worth the cost to repair, when left untreated, they can lead to larger and more expensive problems in the future. Foundation problems may have underlying causes that are not readily apparent until after a professional inspection. It's important to identify and fix these underlying issues as soon as possible. For these reasons, we advise against procrastinating on foundation repairs.