10 Best Foundation Companies in Greenville, MS

On average, Greenville homeowners pay about $1,901 for foundation repair, although the actual cost will change based 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 determined by things like the size of your house and type of repair(s) needed.

Types of foundation repair include leak repair, crack repair, stabilization, underpinning, and waterproofing.

For both leak repair and crack repair, a technician will come to your home, perform an inspection, and use various measures to fix leaks or cracks. The amount you spend will vary greatly depending on the size and root cause of the issue.

Stabilization helps to fix 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, also called leveling or piering, involves leveling your foundation by underpinning it with concrete piers; the cost depends on how many piers are used.

If you're looking to waterproof your foundation or basement, we recommend finding a waterproofing specialist. This process might include indoor waterproofing, outdoor waterproofing, or both.

When constructing a new home, 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 you have concerns about an existing home, for a few hundred dollars, you can get an inspection and report by a structural engineer. They can alert you to any issues that need attention, and give you advice on avoiding future problems.

It's also important that the moisture around your foundation is at an appropriate level, particularly when the weather gets hot. As Greenville sees more rain than many other places, keep an eye on your gutters and landscaping to make sure too much water isn't getting into your soil or foundation. You should also stay vigilant for leaky gutters or pipes and repair them promptly.

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

Signs that your foundation needs waterproofing include basement flooding, discoloration or odors, uneven floors, hairline cracks, white powder or spots on your walls, or signs of mold, fungus, or mildew. Your contractor can determine 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 costly than exterior waterproofing. Exterior waterproofing can involve applying physical barriers to crawl spaces and basements, installing exterior drains, or making changes to your landscaping.

We highly recommend getting in touch with your home insurance provider before beginning any foundation project to learn about what might be covered. In general, foundation repairs won't be covered by home insurance unless they're to fix damage that was caused by a covered weather event.