11 Best Foundation Companies in Olivette, MO

On average, Olivette homeowners pay around $3,835 for foundation repair, although the cost will depend on several factors. The easiest way to estimate the cost of your specific project is to ask for quotes from a few local foundation repair companies. The amount you pay for a job will be affected by things like the size of your house and type of repair(s) needed.

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The primary types of foundation repair are 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 vary based on the size and cause of the issue.

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

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

Foundation repair usually requires a permit, but applying for one is not your responsibility. Your foundation repair company should obtain the permit and all other documents required in Olivette, and they should be able to provide the documents and/or explain the process before starting work.

Most of the time, your foundation repair expert will be licensed as a general contractor. There are no state-level general contractor licenses in Missouri (although an individual may hold a professional engineering license from the Division of Professional Regulation). General contracting regulations are established at the local level. You can verify a company's business license on this website. There may be additional requirements for contractors to do certain work with concrete.

Foundation repairs can sometimes, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they meet the criteria of an improvement that will add to a home's overall market value, prolong its life, or adapt it to new uses. In some cases, making capital improvements allows you to qualify for tax breaks. (Speak with your Missouri tax professional for the most accurate information.) Tax breaks aside, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect your home's value.

While some foundation issues may seem small and not worth the cost to fix, when left untreated, they can result in larger and more expensive problems down the road. Foundation issues can also have underlying causes which are not clear until after a professional inspection. It's important to repair these underlying issues as soon as possible. For these reasons, we recommend you don't procrastinate on foundation repairs.