Foundation repair cost
Prices checked
Typical installed cost
$5,200
Sourced installed range, not a quote
$2,200 to $8,150
Foundation repair cost has an overall typical figure of $5,200, within a sourced range of $2,200 to $8,150. What you pay depends on what caused the damage and which repair fixes it: sealing a crack costs far less than leveling a slab or lifting a house. A structural engineer's report is one way to confirm the scope before you compare quotes. Use the figure as a starting budget, not a quote.
By repair type
Each row is a price for one kind of repair. Crack figures are per crack or per repair. HomeGuide runs much higher than Angi and Fixr for slab leveling. The leak and waterproofing row mixes leak repair, waterproofing and sealing, so its scope differs between sources. Angi's underpinning figure looks like a per-pier price, so it is left out of the whole-job row. Fixr's tables are very close to Angi's, so the two are not fully independent.
| Repair type | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall typical range | $2,200 | $5,200 | $8,150 |
| Foundation cracks | $250 | $525 | $800 |
| Slab leveling, mudjacking or slab jacking | $500 | $1,200 | $1,900 |
| Foundation leaks and waterproofing | $2,400 | $4,700 | $7,000 |
| Bowed wall repair | $4,000 | $9,500 | $15,000 |
| Settling or sinking foundation | $4,500 | $14,750 | $25,000 |
| Underpinning or piering, whole job | $10,000 | $20,000 | $30,000 |
| House lifting | $20,000 | $25,000 | $30,000 |
Price by repair type. The median rule combines the supplied ranges, and typical is the median of the source midpoints.
See each source's figures
Overall typical range
- Angi: $2,225 to $8,133; stated average $5,174. Updated August 3, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. HomeGuide gives no overall figure.
- Fixr: $2,200 to $8,200; stated average $5,200. Updated January 27, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. HomeGuide gives no overall figure. Its tables are very close to Angi's, so the two are not fully independent.
Foundation cracks
- Angi: $250 to $800. Updated August 3, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Per crack or per repair.
- HomeGuide: $250 to $800. Updated February 6, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Per crack. The page gives different figures for the same repair in different sections, so its tables are used.
- Fixr: $200 to $1,000. Updated January 27, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Per crack or per repair. Its tables are very close to Angi's, so the two are not fully independent.
Slab leveling, mudjacking or slab jacking
- Angi: $500 to $1,300. Updated August 3, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026.
- HomeGuide: $4,500 to $9,000. Updated February 6, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. HomeGuide runs much higher than the other sources. The page gives different figures for the same repair in different sections, so its tables are used.
- Fixr: $500 to $1,900. Updated January 27, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Its tables are very close to Angi's, so the two are not fully independent.
Foundation leaks and waterproofing
- Angi: $2,000 to $7,000. Updated August 3, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Sources label this as leak repair, waterproofing or sealing, so the scope differs.
- HomeGuide: $4,500 to $15,000. Updated February 6, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Sources label this as leak repair, waterproofing or sealing, so the scope differs. The page gives different figures for the same repair in different sections, so its tables are used.
- Fixr: $2,400 to $7,000. Updated January 27, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Sources label this as leak repair, waterproofing or sealing, so the scope differs. Its tables are very close to Angi's, so the two are not fully independent.
Bowed wall repair
- Angi: $4,000 to $12,000. Updated August 3, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026.
- HomeGuide: $5,000 to $15,000. Updated February 6, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. The page gives different figures for the same repair in different sections, so its tables are used.
- Fixr: $4,000 to $15,000. Updated January 27, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Its tables are very close to Angi's, so the two are not fully independent.
Settling or sinking foundation
- Angi: $5,000 to $25,000. Updated August 3, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026.
- HomeGuide: $4,500 to $20,000. Updated February 6, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. The page gives different figures for the same repair in different sections, so its tables are used.
- Fixr: $4,500 to $25,000. Updated January 27, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Its tables are very close to Angi's, so the two are not fully independent.
Underpinning or piering, whole job
- HomeGuide: $10,000 to $20,000. Updated February 6, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Angi is excluded because its figure looks like a per-pier price. The page gives different figures for the same repair in different sections, so its tables are used.
- Fixr: $10,000 to $40,000. Updated January 27, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Angi is excluded because its figure looks like a per-pier price. Its tables are very close to Angi's, so the two are not fully independent.
House lifting
- Angi: $20,000 to $23,000. Updated August 3, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026.
- HomeGuide: $10,000 to $40,000. Updated February 6, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. The page gives different figures for the same repair in different sections, so its tables are used.
- Fixr: $20,000 to $30,000. Updated January 27, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Its tables are very close to Angi's, so the two are not fully independent.
Reports and permits
The sources price a structural engineer report, a soil or geotechnical report and a permit separately. A typical engineer report is $1,150, a soil report $2,400 and a permit $125. Each is added in full when selected; check whether a quote already includes it.
| Additional work | Typical | Range | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structural engineer report | $1,150 | $300 to $2,000 | Overall typical range, Foundation cracks, Slab leveling, mudjacking or slab jacking, Foundation leaks and waterproofing, Bowed wall repair, Settling or sinking foundation, Underpinning or piering, whole job, House lifting |
| Soil or geotechnical report | $2,400 | $750 to $4,000 | Overall typical range, Foundation cracks, Slab leveling, mudjacking or slab jacking, Foundation leaks and waterproofing, Bowed wall repair, Settling or sinking foundation, Underpinning or piering, whole job, House lifting |
| Permit | $125 | $75 to $150 | Overall typical range, Foundation cracks, Slab leveling, mudjacking or slab jacking, Foundation leaks and waterproofing, Bowed wall repair, Settling or sinking foundation, Underpinning or piering, whole job, House lifting |
Each item is added once when selected. Applies to lists the repair types it can be added to, not whether your job needs it.
See each source's figures
Structural engineer report
- Angi: $300 to $1,000. Updated August 3, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026.
- HomeGuide: $500 to $3,000. Updated February 6, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. The page gives different figures for the same repair in different sections, so its tables are used.
- Fixr: $300 to $2,000. Updated January 27, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Its tables are very close to Angi's, so the two are not fully independent.
Soil or geotechnical report
- Angi: $500 to $3,000. Updated August 3, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026.
- Fixr: $1,000 to $5,000. Updated January 27, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Its tables are very close to Angi's, so the two are not fully independent.
Permit
- Angi: $75 to $150. Updated August 3, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026.
- HomeGuide: $75 to $150. Updated February 6, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. The page gives different figures for the same repair in different sections, so its tables are used.
- Fixr: $75 to $150. Updated January 27, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Its tables are very close to Angi's, so the two are not fully independent.
Labor, piers and related work
Some repairs are priced per pier, and some jobs need drainage or a full replacement. These single-source figures keep their original amounts and wording.
Labor
These are the publishers' own labor rates, shown for context. They are not added, because the repair ranges already include labor.
- Labor hourly rate
- About $200 per hour
- Source: Angi
- Labor hourly rate
- About $200 per hour
- Source: Fixr
Pier prices
These are per-pier prices from one source each. The whole-job underpinning row above is a separate figure.
- Individual piers
- $1,000 to $3,000 each
- Source: Fixr
- Steel pier
- $1,000 to $1,600 per pier
- Source: HomeGuide
Related work
Each item is a separate price from one source. None is added to the estimate; ask whether a quote includes it.
- Drainage system installation
- $2,800 to $6,500
- Source: Angi
- Full foundation replacement
- $20,000 to $100,000
- Source: Angi
- Foundation inspection
- $400 to $750
- Source: HomeGuide
Estimate your repair
Choose a repair type, or keep the overall range if you do not know the repair yet, and add any reports or a permit. Area level picks a part of the sourced range; it is not a local price.
Typical estimate
$5,200
Estimated range, not a quote
$3,700 to $6,700
Assumptions
- Installed base: Overall typical range, no size selected.
- Average area level uses low-to-typical and typical-to-high midpoints as bounds, with the sourced typical unchanged.
- No applicable extras included.
- Extras are added in full, and sourced installed ranges are treated as not including them.
- Labor rows are informational only and are not added to installed costs.
Where these numbers come from
Angi, HomeGuide and Fixr supply the published figures. Their dates and scope notes are shown below. HomeGuide gives different figures for the same repair in different sections, so its tables are used. The checked date records when the dataset was reviewed, not a promise that prices are unchanged.
Angi
How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost?Updated: August 3, 2026. Accessed: October 21, 2026.
HomeGuide
How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost?Updated: February 6, 2026. Accessed: October 21, 2026.
The page gives different figures for the same repair in different sections, so its tables are used
Fixr
Foundation Repair CostUpdated: January 27, 2026. Accessed: October 21, 2026.
Its tables are very close to Angi's, so the two are not fully independent
The low and high are the medians of the published bounds. For an even set, the median is the mean of the central pair. Typical is the median of the source midpoints. Derived figures round to twenty-five-dollar steps below a thousand dollars and fifty-dollar steps at or above it, with exact halves rounded up. The estimator selects its base bounds, adds applicable extras in full and rounds the final totals.
How we calculateQuestions people ask
What is a typical foundation repair cost?
- The overall typical figure is $5,200, within $2,200 to $8,150. Angi and Fixr give this overall range; HomeGuide gives no overall figure.
Why does the price vary so much by repair?
- The cause of the damage decides the repair. A crack is $250 to $800 per crack or repair, while a settling or sinking foundation is $4,500 to $25,000 and house lifting is $20,000 to $30,000.
Do I need a structural engineer?
- A structural engineer's report is one way to confirm what is wrong and which repair fits before you compare quotes. The combined figure for a report is $300 to $2,000.
How much does underpinning cost?
- For a whole job, the combined range is $10,000 to $30,000. Pier prices are listed separately: Fixr gives $1,000 to $3,000 each and HomeGuide gives a steel pier at $1,000 to $1,600 per pier.
Is a permit needed for foundation repair?
- Some repairs need one. All three sources give a permit at $75 to $150. Check with your local building department.
Compare written quotes for the same repair and scope, rather than judging a quote against the typical figure alone. Ask whether reports, a permit and any drainage work are included, and keep the source dates beside the comparison.