11 Best Foundation Companies in Sunnyvale, TX

On average, Sunnyvale homeowners pay around $2,850 for foundation repair, although the total cost will change based on several factors. The best way to get an estimate for the cost of a specific job is to get quotes from one or more local foundation repair companies. The total price will be determined 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 contractor will perform an inspection and complete any repairs necessary to remedy cracks or leaks. The price 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 amount you can expect to spend depends on how many piers are needed. The price of stabilization varies similarly. This process involves fixing bowing walls by reinforcing them with carbon fiber or steel strips. The total cost will depend on what material is used and how many strips are used.

Lastly, waterproofing is an overarching term for a category of repairs that help stop water from getting into your foundation. This can involve exterior waterproofing, interior waterproofing, or both, and costs can vary widely. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you're interested in waterproofing your foundation.

To protect your foundation, you should make sure that it gets the right amount of moisture, especially in hot weather. Avoid letting the soil around your Sunnyvale house become too wet or too dry – make changes to your gutter system to route water away, or water your foundation if it starts to get too dry. Additionally, be sure to quickly identify and fix any leaking gutters or pipes.

If you think there may be any problems with your foundation, you can reach out to a structural engineer for an evaluation. This will run you a few hundred dollars, but the consultation can provide you with a list of things to be aware of as well as steps you can take to further protect your foundation. Lastly, if you're building a new house, ensure that you have a soil report done. This report provides information about how well the soil on your property can support a foundation and highlights any potential future issues.

Foundation repair usually requires a permit, but acquiring one shouldn't be your responsibility. Your foundation repair professional should put together the permit and all other documents required in Sunnyvale, and should be able to explain the process and/or provide the documents 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. (Talk to your Texas tax professional for more information.) Even if you don't qualify for tax breaks, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect your home's value.

We highly recommend talking with your home insurance provider before you start any foundation project to learn about what might be covered. Typically, foundation repairs won't be covered by home insurance unless they're to repair damage caused by a covered weather event.