7 Best Foundation Companies in Helena Valley Southeast, MT

On average, Helena Valley Southeast homeowners pay around $2,006 for foundation repair, although the total cost will change based on several factors. The easiest way to estimate the cost of your specific job is to ask for quotes from a few local foundation repair companies. The amount you pay for a job will be determined by things like the type of the repair(s) and the size of your house.

The main 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 repair expert will perform an inspection and complete any repairs necessary to remedy cracks or leaks. Costs will vary depending on the size and cause of the problem.

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 needed. 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 chosen and how many strips are used.

Lastly, waterproofing is an overarching term for a category of repairs intended to prevent water from getting into your foundation or basement. This can include exterior waterproofing, interior waterproofing, or both, and costs can vary widely. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you think your foundation needs waterproofing.

When constructing a new house, have a soil report completed. A soil report will contain information regarding how well your soil can support a foundation, and can provide you with a heads-up about any potential future problems. If you have concerns about an existing house, a few hundred dollars will cover 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.

It's also important that the moisture around your foundation is appropriate. The weather in Helena Valley Southeast tends to be very dry, which means that at times you may need to water your soil and foundation. Also, be on the lookout for leaky gutters or pipes and repair them promptly.

Your foundation repair professional should be the one to get the permits. You can request that the company provide a detailed explanation of the steps in its process and to see the paperwork and permits it has acquired to ensure everything is properly authorized per Helena Valley Southeast regulations.

You may be able to take care of small hairline cracks yourself, but in general, it's a good idea to consult a professional before you start any kind of foundation maintenance. While you may not want to pay someone for work you feel like you can handle yourself, foundation repair mistakes can be even more costly in the future.

We highly recommend contacting your home insurance provider before starting any foundation repair project to figure out what may be covered. Typically, foundation repairs won't be covered by your home insurance unless they're to repair damage caused by a covered weather event.