11 Best Foundation Companies in Kannapolis, NC

On average, Kannapolis homeowners pay around $2,801 for foundation repair, although the actual cost will change based on several factors. The best way to get an estimate for the cost of your specific project is to request quotes from a handful of local foundation repair companies. The total price will be affected by things like the size of your house and type of repair(s) needed.

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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 amount you spend can vary greatly depending on the size and cause of the problem.

Stabilization involves reinforcing bowing walls by inserting steel or carbon fiber strips. The amount you spend will depend on the material used and how many strips are 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 will depend on how many piers are needed.

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

To protect your foundation, you should make sure that it has the right amount of moisture, especially in hot weather. Avoid letting the soil around your Kannapolis 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. Also make sure that you quickly identify and repair any leaking gutters or pipes.

If you think there may be any problems with your foundation, you can reach out to a structural engineer for an evaluation. This will run you 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 that you 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 any potential future problems.

Most of the time, your foundation repair technician will be licensed as a general contractor. The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors handles licensing in the state. Your foundation contractor will likely be classified by the board as a Specialty Contractor. Contractors must pass an exam in order to receive a license. There may be additional requirements for contractors to do certain work with concrete.

Foundation repairs can sometimes, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they fit the criteria of an improvement that adds to your house's overall value, prolongs its life, or adapts it to new uses. Making capital improvements sometimes helps you qualify for tax breaks. (Talk to your North Carolina tax professional for more information.) Even without these tax breaks, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect the value of your home.

The length of time foundation repairs will take varies greatly based on the type of repair required and the size of your house. Most repairs take anywhere from one to several weeks. You should speak with your Kannapolis foundation repair company for a more specific timeline for your project.