11 Best Foundation Companies in Little Falls, NJ

On average, Little Falls homeowners pay around $3,536 for foundation repair, although the actual cost will change based on several factors. The fastest way to estimate the cost of a specific job is to get quotes from one or more local foundation repair companies. The total price 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 contractor will perform an inspection and complete any repairs necessary to remedy cracks or leaks. Costs will depend 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 price will be based on how many piers are used. The price of stabilization is also variable. This process reinforces bowing walls with steel or carbon fiber strips, and the cost will depend on what material is used 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 involve exterior waterproofing, interior waterproofing, or both, and costs can vary widely. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you're interested in waterproofing your foundation.

If you're constructing a new home, make sure that a soil report is completed. A soil report will contain information about how well the soil on a given piece of land can support a foundation, and can offer you a heads-up about potential future issues. If you have concerns about an existing house, for a few hundred dollars, you can get an inspection and report by a structural engineer. The engineer can point you to any things that need attention, and advise you on how to avoid future problems.

It's also important that the moisture around your foundation is at an appropriate level. As Little Falls sees more rain than many other places, keep an eye on your gutters and landscaping to make sure too much water isn't getting into your soil or foundation. Also, be on the lookout for leaky pipes or gutters and repair them promptly.

Foundation repair usually requires a permit, but getting one shouldn't be your responsibility. Your foundation repair professional should obtain the permit and all other documents required in Little Falls, and should be able to provide the documents and/or explain the process before starting work.

Sometimes, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they fit the criteria of an improvement that will add to a home's overall market value, prolong its life, or adapt it to new uses. Making capital improvements sometimes allows you to qualify for tax breaks. (Talk to your New Jersey tax professional to learn more.) Even if you don't qualify for tax breaks, foundation repairs will generally have a positive effect on your home's value.

We strongly suggest reaching out to your home insurance provider before starting any foundation repair project to determine what might be covered. In general, foundation repairs aren't covered by your home insurance unless they're to fix damage caused by a covered weather event.