2 Best Foundation Companies in Pecos, TX

On average, Pecos homeowners pay about $2,965 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 a handful of local foundation repair companies. Your total cost will be determined 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 repair expert 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 issue.

Underpinning, also called piering or leveling, is when a contractor levels your foundation by underpinning it with large concrete piers. The price will be based on how many piers are required. The price of stabilization varies similarly. This process fixes bowing walls by reinforcing them with carbon fiber or steel strips. The total cost will depend on the material and how many strips are used.

Finally, waterproofing is an overarching term for a number of jobs intended to prevent water from getting into your foundation. This can involve interior waterproofing, exterior waterproofing, or both, and costs can vary greatly. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you think your foundation needs waterproofing.

When building a new house, have a soil report completed. This report contains information regarding how well your soil can support a foundation, and can give you a heads-up about any potential future issues. If you have concerns 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 need attention, and advise you on avoiding future problems.

Also ensure that the moisture around your foundation is at an appropriate level, particularly when the weather gets hot. The weather in Pecos 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 gutters or pipes and repair them quickly.

A permit is normally required for foundation repair, but obtaining one should not be your responsibility. Your foundation repair professional should obtain the permit and all other documents required in Pecos, 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 will add to your house's overall value, prolong its life, or adapt it to new uses. In some cases, making capital improvements lets you qualify for tax breaks. (Contact your Texas tax professional to learn more.) This aside, foundation repairs will generally have a positive effect on the value of your home.

We highly recommend talking with your home insurance provider before you start any foundation repairs to figure out what may be covered. In general, foundation repairs won't be covered by home insurance unless they're to repair damage that was caused by a covered weather event.