11 Best Foundation Companies in Lebanon, OR

On average, Lebanon homeowners pay around $2,762 for foundation repair, although the actual cost will vary widely depending on several factors. The easiest way to estimate the cost of a specific project is to ask for quotes from a few 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.

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 repair techniques to fix leaks or cracks. The amount you spend will vary greatly depending on the size and root cause of the issue.

Stabilization is the process of fixing bowing walls by inserting steel or carbon fiber strips. The cost will depend on the material chosen and the number of strips needed. 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 depends on how many piers are used.

If you're interested in waterproofing your foundation or basement, we recommend looking for a waterproofing specialist. This process can include outdoor waterproofing, indoor waterproofing, or both.

If you're building 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 potential future issues. If you have concerns about an existing home, a few hundred dollars will cover an inspection and report by a structural engineer. They can alert you to any things that could use some attention, and give you advice on how to avoid future problems.

It's also important that the moisture around your foundation is appropriate. As Lebanon 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 promptly.

Foundation repair usually requires a permit, but applying for one should not be your responsibility. Your foundation repair provider should get all the permits and other documents required in Lebanon, and should be able to provide the documents and/or explain the process before starting work.

In some cases, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they fit the criteria of an improvement that adds to a home'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 Oregon tax professional to learn more.) This aside, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect your home's value.

While some foundation problems may seem small and not worth the cost to fix, when left untreated, they can cause larger and more expensive problems in the future. Foundation problems may have underlying causes which are not obvious until after a professional inspection. It's important to handle these underlying issues as soon as possible. For these reasons, we advise against procrastinating on foundation repairs.