11 Best Foundation Companies in Gretna, NE

On average, Gretna homeowners pay roughly $2,789 for foundation repair, although the cost will depend on several factors. The best way to get an estimate for the cost of your specific job 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 type of the repair(s) and the size of your house.

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 cost of these procedures will vary greatly depending on the size and 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 chosen and the number of strips required. The cost of underpinning also varies. This process, also called leveling or piering, involves underpinning your foundation with concrete piers to level it; the cost depends on how many piers are needed.

If you're interested in waterproofing your foundation or basement, we suggest looking for a waterproofing specialist. This process may include outdoor waterproofing, indoor waterproofing, or both.

To protect your foundation, you should make sure that it has the right amount of moisture. Avoid letting the soil around your Gretna 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 repair any leaking pipes or gutters.

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 net you a list of things to look out for as well as additional steps to further protect your foundation. Lastly, if you're constructing a new house, make sure to have a soil report done. This can provide information regarding how well the soil on your property will be able to support a foundation, and can highlight potential future issues.

Foundation repair usually requires a permit, but acquiring one should not be your responsibility. Your foundation repair provider should get all the permits and other documents required in Gretna, and should be able to explain the process and/or provide the documents before starting work.

If your foundation needs waterproofing, you'll start to notice signs like hairline cracks, basement flooding, uneven floors, white powder or spots on your walls, discoloration or odors, or signs of mildew, mold, or fungus.

In some cases, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they meet the criteria of an improvement that adds to your house's overall market value, prolongs its life, or adapts it to new uses. In some cases, making capital improvements lets you qualify for tax breaks. (Talk to your Nebraska tax professional for the most accurate information.) This aside, foundation repairs will generally have a positive effect on your home's value.