11 Best Foundation Companies in Eastpointe, MI

On average, Eastpointe homeowners pay roughly $2,502 for foundation repair, although the cost will depend on several factors. The best way to get an estimate for the cost of your specific project is to solicit quotes from a handful of local foundation repair companies. The amount you pay for a job 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.

Leak repair and crack repair involve a technician coming to your home, completing an inspection, and using various measures to remedy leaks or cracks. The cost of these procedures can vary greatly depending on the size and root cause of the problem.

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

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

If you're building a new home, have a soil report completed. A soil report will contain information about how well the soil on a given piece of land 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 current problems that could use some attention, and advise you on how to avoid future problems.

You also want to make sure that the moisture around your foundation is appropriate. Don't let the soil around your Eastpointe 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 and repair them promptly.

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

In some cases, 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. Making capital improvements sometimes lets you qualify for tax breaks. (Talk to your Michigan tax professional for the most accurate information.) This aside, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect the value of your home.

We recommend that you do not put off foundation repairs. Minor issues may have an underlying cause that could potentially result in future problems, and it's better to get ahead of the issue as soon as possible. A minor problem now could become a large and expensive one in the future if left untreated.