11 Best Foundation Companies in Marion, OH

On average, Marion homeowners pay around $2,635 for foundation repair, although the total cost will change based on several factors. The easiest 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 affected by things like the type of the repair(s) and the size of your house.

The primary types of foundation repair include 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. Costs will depend on the size and cause of the problem.

Underpinning, also called piering or leveling, is when a contractor levels your foundation by underpinning it with large concrete piers. The price will be based on how many piers are required. The price of stabilization is also variable. This process fixes bowing walls by reinforcing them with carbon fiber or steel strips, and the total cost will depend on what material is used and how many strips are used.

Finally, waterproofing is an overarching term for a number of jobs that help prevent water from getting into your foundation or basement. This can include exterior waterproofing, interior waterproofing, or both, and costs can vary greatly. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you're interested in waterproofing your foundation.

To protect your foundation, you should make sure it gets the right amount of moisture. Avoid letting the soil around your Marion 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 promptly identify and repair any leaking pipes or gutters.

If you have any concerns about your foundation, you can call a structural engineer for an evaluation. This will cost a few hundred dollars, but the consultation can provide you with a list of things to look out for as well as more ideas to help you further protect your foundation. Finally, if you're constructing a new home, be sure that you have a soil report done. This can provide information about how well the soil on your property will be able to support a foundation, and can highlight potential future problems.

Foundation repair usually requires a permit, but acquiring one won't be your responsibility. Your foundation repair provider should put together all the permits and other documents required in Marion, and should be able to provide the documents and/or explain the process if asked.

Some indicators that your foundation needs waterproofing include white powder or spots on your walls, hairline cracks, basement flooding, discoloration or odors, uneven floors, or signs of mildew, fungus, or mold. Your contractor can tell you whether you need interior or exterior waterproofing.

Interior waterproofing can involve the installation of sump pumps and drains or the use of sealants and is generally less expensive than exterior waterproofing. Exterior waterproofing often involves measures like applying physical barriers to basements and crawl spaces, installing exterior drains, or changing your landscaping.

In some cases, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they fit the criteria of an improvement that will add to your house's overall value, prolong its life, or adapt it to new uses. In some cases, making capital improvements helps you qualify for tax breaks. (Talk to your Ohio tax professional for more information.) Even if you don't qualify for tax breaks, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect your home's value.