11 Best Foundation Companies in Independence, MO

On average, Independence homeowners pay around $2,511 for foundation repair, although the total cost will depend on several factors. The easiest way to estimate the cost of your specific job is to solicit quotes from a handful of local foundation repair companies. The total price will be influenced by things like the type of the repair(s) and the size of your house.

The primary types of foundation repair are crack repair, leak repair, underpinning, stabilization, and waterproofing.

Crack repair and leak repair are exactly as they sound: your foundation contractor will perform an inspection and complete any repairs necessary to remedy cracks or leaks. The price will vary depending on the size and cause of the problem.

Underpinning, also called leveling or piering, is when a contractor levels your foundation by underpinning it with large concrete piers. The price will be based 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 total cost will depend on the material and how many strips are used.

Finally, waterproofing is an overarching term for a category of repairs that help stop water from getting into your foundation or basement. This can include interior waterproofing, exterior waterproofing, or both, and the price can vary widely. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you think your foundation needs waterproofing.

To protect your foundation, you should make sure that it gets the proper level of moisture. Avoid letting the soil around your Independence house become too wet or too dry – make changes to your gutter system to route water away, or water your foundation if it starts to get too dry. Additionally, be sure to quickly identify and fix any leaking gutters or pipes.

If you have any concerns about your foundation, you can contact a structural engineer for an evaluation. This will cost a few hundred dollars, but the consultation can provide you with a list of things to look out for as well as steps you can take to further protect your foundation. Lastly, if you're building a new house, be sure that you have a soil report done. This can provide information regarding how well the soil on your property can support a foundation, and can highlight any potential future issues.

Foundation repair usually requires a permit, but getting one isn't your responsibility. Your foundation repair provider should obtain the permit and all other documents required in Independence, 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 hairline cracks, basement flooding, discoloration or odors, uneven floors, white powder or spots on your walls, or signs of fungus, mold, or mildew.

In most cases, foundation repair takes from one to several weeks. The range is large because the time taken will vary greatly depending on things like the type of repair required and the size of your home. You should confer with your Independence foundation repair professional for a more thorough timeline for your specific project.