3 Best Foundation Companies in Rapid Valley, SD

On average, Rapid Valley homeowners pay roughly $1,881 for foundation repair, although the total cost will vary widely depending on several factors. The fastest way to estimate the cost of your specific job is to solicit quotes from one or more local foundation repair companies. The amount you pay for a job will be determined 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 exactly as they sound: your foundation contractor will perform an inspection and complete any repairs necessary 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 used. The price of stabilization is also variable. This process involves fixing bowing walls by reinforcing them with steel or carbon fiber strips, and the cost will depend on the material and how many strips are used.

Lastly, waterproofing is an overarching term for a category of repairs designed to stop water from getting into your foundation or basement. This can involve interior waterproofing, exterior waterproofing, or both, and costs can vary greatly. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you're planning to waterproof your foundation.

When caring for your foundation, you should make sure that it has the proper level of moisture. Rapid Valley tends to be a very dry place, so in times of little rain you may need to water your foundation. Additionally, be sure to promptly identify and fix 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 additional steps to further protect your foundation. Lastly, if you're constructing a new house, ensure to have a soil report done. This report provides information about how well the soil on your property can support a foundation and highlights potential future problems.

Foundation repair usually requires a permit, but acquiring one shouldn't be your responsibility. Your foundation repair professional should get the permit and all other documents required in Rapid Valley, and should be able to explain the process and/or provide the documents before starting work.

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

Sometimes, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they fit the criteria of an improvement that adds to your house's overall market value, prolongs its life, or adapts it to new uses. In some cases, making capital improvements lets you qualify for tax breaks. (Speak with your South Dakota tax professional for more information.) Tax breaks aside, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect your home's value.