11 Best Foundation Companies in Vandalia, OH

On average, Vandalia homeowners pay around $2,345 for foundation repair, although the actual cost will vary depending on several factors. The best way to estimate the cost of your specific job is to get quotes from one or more local foundation repair companies. Your total cost will be affected by things like the size of your house and type of repair(s) needed.

The primary types of foundation repair include 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 complete any repairs necessary to remedy cracks or leaks. The price will vary depending on the size and cause of the problem.

Underpinning, also called leveling or piering, is the process of leveling your foundation by underpinning it with large concrete piers. The cost will depend on how many piers are required. The price of stabilization is also variable. This process involves fixing bowing walls by reinforcing them with steel or carbon fiber 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 stop 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.

If you're building a new home, 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 potential future issues. If your concerns are about an existing home, a few hundred dollars will cover an inspection and report by a structural engineer. The engineer can point 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 at an appropriate level. Don't let the soil around your Vandalia 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 and repair them promptly.

Permits are needed for most foundation repairs, but getting one isn't your responsibility. Your foundation repair professional should get the permit and all other documents required in Vandalia, and should be able to explain the process and/or provide the documents before starting work.

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

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

In general, home insurance doesn't cover foundation repairs, except for those done to repair damage caused by a covered weather event. It's a good idea to talk to your home insurance company before you begin any foundation repairs.