12 Best Foundation Companies in Town And Country, MO

On average, Town And Country homeowners pay about $4,555 for foundation repair, although the total cost will vary depending on several factors. The fastest way to estimate the cost of a specific job is to request 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.

Click here to read a more thorough breakdown of the cost of foundation repair in Missouri.

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 complete any repairs necessary to remedy cracks or leaks. The price will depend 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 cost will depend on how many piers are required. The price of stabilization varies similarly. This process fixes bowing walls by reinforcing them with carbon fiber or steel strips, and the cost will depend on what material and how many strips are used.

Finally, waterproofing is an overarching term for a category of repairs that help prevent water from getting into your foundation or basement. This can include exterior waterproofing, interior waterproofing, or both, and the price can vary greatly. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you're interested in waterproofing your foundation.

Permits are needed for most foundation repairs, but obtaining one should not be your responsibility. Your foundation repair company should get the permit and all other documents required for foundation repair in Town And Country, and they should be able to provide the documents and/or explain the process if asked.

Most of the time, your foundation repair contractor 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 requirements are set by local governments. You can verify a company's business license on this website. There may be additional requirements for contractors to do certain work with concrete.

We recommend that you do not put off foundation repairs. A seemingly small issue may have an underlying cause that could lead to numerous future problems, and it's better to get ahead of the issue as soon as possible. A small and moderately costly problem now could turn into a large and very expensive one in the future if the signs are ignored.

Small hairline cracks might seem easy to take care of yourself, but in most cases, it's a good idea to consult a professional before starting any sort of foundation work. Although you may balk at the idea of paying someone for a task you feel like you can handle yourself, mistakes made during foundation repair can cost you much more down the line.