6 Best Foundation Companies in Watertown, SD

On average, Watertown homeowners pay about $2,199 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 ask for quotes from a few local foundation repair companies. The total price will be determined by things like the type of the repair(s) and the size of your house.

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 measures to fix leaks or cracks. The cost of these procedures can vary greatly depending on the size and cause of the issue.

Stabilization reinforces bowing walls by inserting steel or carbon fiber strips. The amount you spend will depend on the material chosen and how many strips are required. The cost of underpinning also varies. This process, also called piering or leveling, involves underpinning your foundation with concrete piers to level it; the cost will depend 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 may include outdoor waterproofing, indoor waterproofing, or both.

If you're building a new house, make sure that a soil report is completed. A soil report will contain information about how well the soil on a given piece of land can support a foundation, and can offer you a heads-up about potential future problems. If your concerns are about an existing house, a few hundred dollars will cover an inspection and report by a structural engineer. They can point you to any things that could use some attention, and give you advice on avoiding future problems.

It's also important that the moisture around your foundation is at an appropriate level. The weather in Watertown tends to be very dry, which means that at times you may need to water your soil and foundation. Also, be on the lookout for leaky pipes or gutters and repair them promptly.

A permit is normally required for foundation repair, but getting one isn't your responsibility. Your foundation repair provider should put together the permit and all other documents required in Watertown, and should be able to explain the process and/or provide the documents if asked.

In some cases, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they fit the criteria of an improvement that will add to a home's overall market value, prolong its life, or adapt it to new uses. Making capital improvements sometimes lets you qualify for tax breaks. (Talk to your South Dakota tax professional for more information.) Tax breaks aside, foundation repairs will generally have a positive effect on the value of your home.

Foundation repairs carried out by a reliable company should last a long time. Bigger and more extensive repairs, such as basement waterproofing, can be very involved and expensive, but they go a long way toward reducing the risk of future issues.