11 Best Foundation Companies in St. Marys, OH

On average, St. Marys homeowners pay around $2,635 for foundation repair, although the cost will change based on several factors. The easiest way to estimate the cost of your specific project is to get quotes from a handful of local foundation repair companies. The amount you pay for a job will be affected by things like the size of your house and type of repair(s) needed.

The primary 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 take necessary measures to remedy cracks or leaks. Costs will depend 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 needed. The price of stabilization is also variable. This process reinforces bowing walls with steel or carbon fiber strips. The cost will depend on the material and how many strips are used.

Finally, waterproofing is an overarching term for a category of repairs that help stop water from getting into your foundation or basement. This can involve exterior waterproofing, interior waterproofing, or both, and the price can vary greatly. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you think your foundation needs waterproofing.

If you're constructing a new home, make sure that a soil report is completed. This report contains information regarding how well your soil can support a foundation, and can provide you with a heads-up about any 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 alert you to any issues that need 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 St. Marys home get too dry or too wet; at different times, you might find yourself having to reroute your gutters or water your foundation. You should also stay vigilant for leaky gutters or pipes, so you can get them repaired promptly.

A permit is normally required for foundation repair, but getting one should not be your responsibility. Your foundation repair professional should put together all the permits and other documents required in St. Marys, and should be able to provide the documents and/or explain the process before starting work.

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

Although some foundation issues may appear small and not worth the cost to fix, when left untreated, they can lead to larger and more expensive problems down the road. Foundation problems may have underlying causes which are not clear until after a professional inspection. It's important to repair these underlying issues as soon as possible. For these reasons, we advise against procrastinating on foundation repairs.