11 Best Foundation Companies in Lincoln, NE

On average, Lincoln homeowners pay roughly $3,018 for foundation repair, although the total cost will depend on several factors. The best way to estimate the cost of a specific job is to get quotes from one or more 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.

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The primary types of foundation repair include 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. The price will vary depending on the size and cause of the issue.

Underpinning, also called piering or leveling, 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 reinforces bowing walls with steel or carbon fiber strips, and the total cost will depend on what material and how many strips are used.

Lastly, waterproofing is an overarching term for a category of repairs intended to stop water from getting into your foundation or basement. This can involve interior waterproofing, exterior waterproofing, or both, and costs can vary widely. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you're interested in waterproofing your foundation.

When caring for your foundation, you should make sure that it has the right amount of moisture. Avoid letting the soil around your Lincoln 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. You should also be sure to quickly identify and repair any leaking gutters or pipes.

If you think there may be any problems with your foundation, you can contact a structural engineer for an evaluation. This will run you a few hundred dollars, but the engineer's consultation can provide you with a list of potential concerns as well as additional steps to further protect your foundation. Finally, if you're constructing a new house, ensure that you have a soil report done. This report provides information about how well the soil on your property can support a foundation and highlights potential future problems.

Typically, your foundation repair contractor will be licensed as a general contractor. There are no state-leve licensing requirements for general contractors in Nebraska, but all contractors are required to register with the Department of Labor. Some exemptions are granted if a contractor makes less than $5,000 per year. If a contracting company has employees, the company must demonstrate proof of workers' compensation insurance when registering. There may be additional requirements for contractors to do certain work with concrete.

Typically, your home insurance won't cover foundation repairs, unless the repair is to fix damage resulting from a covered weather event. It is a good idea to talk to your home insurance company before beginning any foundation repairs.

Foundation repairs undertaken by a trustworthy company should last a long time. Bigger and more extensive repairs, like basement waterproofing, can be very involved and expensive but do a lot in terms of reducing the risk of future issues.