11 Best Foundation Companies in Oak Island, NC

On average, Oak Island homeowners pay about $2,711 for foundation repair, although the actual cost will vary depending on several factors. The best way to get an estimate for the cost of a specific project is to ask for quotes from a few local foundation repair companies. The total price will be influenced 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 repair expert will perform an inspection and take necessary measures to remedy cracks or leaks. Costs will vary depending on the size and cause of the issue.

Underpinning, also called piering or leveling, is when a contractor levels your foundation by underpinning it with large concrete piers. The cost will depend on how many piers are required. The price of stabilization varies similarly. This process fixes bowing walls by reinforcing them with steel or carbon fiber strips, and the total cost will depend on the 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. This can include interior waterproofing, exterior waterproofing, or both, and the price can vary widely. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you think your foundation needs waterproofing.

When building a new house, have a soil report completed. A soil report will contain information about how well the soil on a given piece of land can support a foundation, and can give you a heads-up about any potential future problems. 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 alert you to any current problems that could use some attention, and give you advice on how to avoid future problems.

Also ensure that the moisture around your foundation is at an appropriate level, particularly when the weather gets hot. As Oak Island 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 quickly.

Foundation repair usually requires a permit, but getting one shouldn't be your responsibility. Your foundation repair professional should get all the permits and other documents required in Oak Island, and should be able to provide the documents and/or explain the process if asked.

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

We recommend that you do not put off a foundation repair project. A seemingly small issue may have an underlying cause that could lead to numerous future problems, and it's better to treat the root of the issue as fast as possible. A minor problem now could become a large and very expensive one in the future if left untreated.