11 Best Foundation Companies in Thompson's Station, TN

On average, Thompson's Station homeowners pay roughly $3,726 for foundation repair, although the total cost will vary widely depending on several factors. The best way to estimate the cost of your specific job is to solicit 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 repair expert will perform an inspection and take necessary measures to remedy cracks or leaks. Costs will vary based on the size and cause of the problem.

Underpinning, also called piering or leveling, 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 varies similarly. This process involves fixing bowing walls by reinforcing them with carbon fiber or steel strips, and the total cost will depend on what material is used and how many strips are used.

Lastly, waterproofing is an overarching term for a number of jobs intended to prevent water from getting into your foundation. This can include interior waterproofing, exterior waterproofing, or both, and the price can vary widely. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you're planning to waterproof your foundation.

When 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 give you a heads-up about potential future issues. If you have concerns about an existing home, for a few hundred dollars, you can get an inspection and report by a structural engineer. The engineer can point you to any current problems that need attention, and give you advice on avoiding future problems.

Also ensure that the moisture around your foundation is at an appropriate level, particularly when the weather gets hot. As Thompson's Station 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, so you can get them repaired promptly.

Foundation repair usually requires a permit, but getting one isn't your responsibility. Your foundation repair provider should put together the permit and all other documents required in Thompson's Station, and should be able to provide the documents and/or explain the process before starting work.

Indicators that your foundation needs waterproofing include uneven floors, white powder or spots on your walls, hairline cracks, discoloration or odors, basement flooding, or signs of mold, mildew, or fungus. Your contractor can determine 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 expensive than exterior waterproofing. Exterior waterproofing can involve things like applying physical barriers to basements and crawl spaces, installing exterior drains, or changing your landscaping.

The amount of time foundation repairs will take varies greatly depending on the type of repair required and the size of your home. Most repairs will take anywhere from one to several weeks. Talk to your Thompson's Station foundation repair company for a more specific timeline for your project.