11 Best Foundation Companies in Halfmoon, NY

On average, Halfmoon homeowners pay roughly $3,168 for foundation repair, although the actual cost will depend on several factors. The fastest way to estimate the cost of a specific project is to get quotes from a few local foundation repair companies. Your total cost will be affected 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 what they sound like: your foundation contractor will perform an inspection and take necessary measures to remedy cracks or leaks. The price will vary depending on the size and cause of the issue.

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 used. The price of stabilization is also variable. This process reinforces bowing walls with carbon fiber or steel strips. The total cost will depend on the material and how many strips are used.

Finally, waterproofing is an overarching term for a category of repairs intended to prevent 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 planning to waterproof your foundation.

When building a new home, have a soil report completed. This report contains information regarding how well your soil can support a foundation, and can offer you a heads-up about potential future issues. If your concerns are about an existing home, 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 could use some attention, and give you advice on how to avoid future problems.

Also ensure that the moisture around your foundation is appropriate. Don't let the soil around your Halfmoon home get too dry or too wet; at different times, you might find yourself having to reroute your gutters or water your foundation. Also, be on the lookout for leaky pipes or gutters, so you can get them repaired promptly.

A permit is normally required for foundation repair, but obtaining one won't be your responsibility. Your foundation repair professional should put together all the permits and other documents required in Halfmoon, and should be able to explain the process and/or provide the documents if asked.

Most of the time, yes, you can continue living in your home while foundation repair experts are working on it. Talk to your foundation repair technician to know for sure.

We strongly suggest reaching out to your home insurance provider before beginning any foundation project to figure out what may be covered. Typically, foundation repairs aren't covered by your home insurance unless they're to fix damage caused by a covered weather event.