6 Best Foundation Companies in Airway Heights, WA

On average, Airway Heights homeowners pay around $2,231 for foundation repair, although the actual cost will vary depending on several factors. The easiest way to get an estimate for the cost of your specific project is to ask for quotes from one or more local foundation repair companies. The amount you pay for a job will be affected by things like the type of the repair(s) and the size of your house.

The main types of foundation repair include crack repair, leak repair, underpinning, stabilization, and waterproofing.

Crack repair and leak repair are what they sound like: 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 issue.

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

Finally, waterproofing is an overarching term for a category of repairs that help prevent water from getting into your foundation or basement. This can include exterior waterproofing, interior waterproofing, or both, and the price can vary greatly. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you're planning to waterproof your foundation.

When building a new home, have a soil report completed. This report contains information about how well the soil on a given piece of land can support a foundation, and can give you a heads-up about any potential future problems. If your concerns are about an existing house, for a few hundred dollars, you can get an inspection and report by a structural engineer. The engineer can alert you to any current problems that need attention, and give you advice on how to avoid future problems.

Also ensure that the moisture around your foundation is at an appropriate level. The weather in Airway Heights tends to be very dry, which means that at times you may need to water your soil and foundation. You should also stay vigilant for leaky pipes or gutters and repair them quickly.

A permit is normally required for foundation repair, but acquiring one shouldn't be your responsibility. Your foundation repair professional should obtain the permit and all other documents required in Airway Heights, and should be able to provide the documents and/or explain the process if asked.

Sometimes, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they meet the criteria of an improvement that adds to a home's overall market value, prolongs its life, or adapts it to new uses. Making capital improvements sometimes allows you to qualify for tax breaks. (Speak with your Washington tax professional to learn more.) Even if you don't qualify for tax breaks, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect your home's value.

We caution against putting off a foundation repair project. A seemingly small issue may have an underlying cause that could potentially result in future problems, and it's better to treat the root of the issue as fast as possible. A minor problem now could become a large and expensive one in the future if the signs are ignored.