11 Best Foundation Companies in Greendale, WI

On average, Greendale homeowners pay roughly $2,771 for foundation repair, although the total cost will vary widely depending on several factors. The fastest way to estimate the cost of a specific job is to ask for quotes from one or more local foundation repair companies. Your total cost will be influenced 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 contractor will perform an inspection and take necessary measures to remedy cracks or leaks. Costs 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 needed. The price of stabilization is also variable. This process reinforces bowing walls with steel or carbon fiber strips, and the cost will depend on the material chosen 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 or basement. 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.

When caring for your foundation, you should make sure it gets the right amount of moisture. Avoid letting the soil around your Greendale 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. Also be sure to quickly identify and repair any leaking pipes or gutters.

If you think there may be any problems with your foundation, you can contact a structural engineer for an evaluation. This will run you a few hundred dollars, but the engineer's consultation can provide you with a list of potential concerns as well as steps you can take to further protect your foundation. Lastly, if you're building a new home, make sure that you have a soil report done. This can provide information regarding how well the soil on your property can support a foundation, and can highlight any potential future problems.

Foundation repair usually requires a permit, but applying for one won't be your responsibility. Your foundation repair provider should put together all the permits and other documents required in Greendale, 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 market value, prolong its life, or adapt it to new uses. Making capital improvements sometimes lets you qualify for tax breaks. (Talk to your Wisconsin tax professional to learn more.) Even without these tax breaks, foundation repairs will, in most cases, positively affect your home's value.

Generally, home insurance doesn't cover foundation repairs, except for those done to repair damage caused by a covered weather event. We strongly suggest talking to your home insurance company before you begin any foundation repairs.