6 Best Foundation Companies in Wausau, WI

On average, Wausau homeowners pay around $2,770 for foundation repair, although the total cost will depend on several factors. The best way to get an estimate for the cost of a specific job is to ask for quotes from a few 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 are crack repair, leak repair, underpinning, stabilization, and waterproofing.

Crack repair and leak repair are what they sound like: your foundation contractor will perform an inspection and complete any repairs necessary to remedy cracks or leaks. Costs will vary based on the size and cause of the problem.

Underpinning, also called leveling or piering, is the process of leveling your foundation by underpinning it with large concrete piers. The cost will depend on how many piers are used. The price of stabilization varies similarly. This process reinforces bowing walls with carbon fiber or steel strips, and the 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 designed to prevent water from getting into your foundation. This can involve interior waterproofing, exterior waterproofing, or both, and costs can vary widely. We recommend contacting a waterproofing specialist if you're planning to waterproof your foundation.

To protect your foundation, you should make sure it has the proper level of moisture. Avoid letting the soil around your Wausau 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 make sure that you promptly identify and fix any leaking gutters or pipes.

If you have any concerns about your foundation, you can reach out to a structural engineer for an evaluation. This will cost a few hundred dollars, but the engineer's consultation can provide you with a list of things to look out for as well as more ideas to help you further protect your foundation. Finally, if you're building a new house, be sure to have a soil report done. This can provide information regarding how well the soil on your property will be able to support a foundation, and can highlight potential future problems.

A permit is normally required for foundation repair, but acquiring one should not be your responsibility. Your foundation repair provider should put together the permit and all other documents required in Wausau, and should be able to explain the process and/or provide the documents before starting work.

Sometimes, foundation repairs can be considered capital improvements if they meet 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 allows you to qualify for tax breaks. (Contact your Wisconsin tax professional to learn more.) Tax breaks aside, foundation repairs will generally have a positive effect on your home's value.

Generally, foundation repair projects will take from one to several weeks. The range is wide because the time taken will vary greatly based on factors like the type of repair needed and the size of your house. You should consult with your Wausau foundation repair professional for a more thorough timeline for your specific project.