11 Best Foundation Companies in Barnstable Town, MA

On average, Barnstable Town homeowners pay about $3,616 for foundation repair, although the total cost will vary widely depending on several factors. The easiest way to estimate the cost of your specific job is to get quotes from one or more local foundation repair companies. Your total cost will be affected 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 what they sound like: your foundation contractor will perform an inspection and take necessary measures to remedy cracks or leaks. Costs will depend 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 cost will depend on how many piers are required. The price of stabilization varies similarly. This process fixes bowing walls by reinforcing them with steel or carbon fiber strips. The cost will depend on the material chosen and how many strips are used.

Finally, waterproofing is an overarching term for a number of jobs designed to prevent water from getting into your foundation or basement. This can include interior waterproofing, exterior waterproofing, or both, and the price can vary greatly. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you're planning to waterproof your foundation.

When building a new house, make sure that a soil report is completed. A soil report will contain 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 home, for a few hundred dollars, you can get an inspection and report by a structural engineer. The engineer can alert you to any current problems that need attention, and give you advice 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 Barnstable Town 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.

Your foundation repair expert should be the one obtaining the permits. You can request that the company provide a detailed explanation of the steps in its process and to see the paperwork and permits it has assembled to confirm everything is properly authorized per Barnstable Town regulations.

Signs that you need foundation waterproofing include uneven floors, basement flooding, discoloration or odors, hairline cracks, white powder or spots on your walls, or signs of mold, fungus, or mildew. Your contractor can tell you whether you need interior or exterior waterproofing.

Interior waterproofing can involve the installation of sump pumps and drains or the use of sealants and tends to be less expensive than exterior waterproofing. Exterior waterproofing can involve things like applying physical barriers to crawl spaces and basements, making changes to your landscaping, or installing exterior drains.

We strongly suggest contacting your home insurance provider before you start any foundation project to learn about what might be covered. In general, foundation repairs aren't covered by your home insurance unless they're to repair damage caused by a covered weather event.