Foundation Repair Cost
$1,050 – $8,100A typical foundation repair costs about $1,050 to $8,100 in the U.S. That covers minor crack repair up to several piers, after an engineer's review if needed. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $300 | $3,500 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 10 | 35 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $73 | $131 |
| Estimated total | $1,050 | $8,100 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the national median wage from BLS (2025, $29.12 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $2,224 | $8,134 | Per project. Page dated October 2026. |
| This Old House | $250 | $800 | Crack filling. Page dated October 2026. |
| Bob Vila | $2,176 | $7,833 | Overall, citing Angi. Page dated May 2024. |
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Estimated cost by state
| State | Carpenter median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $23.18 | $880 | $7,150 |
| Alaska | $35.51 | $1,200 | $9,100 |
| Arizona | $28.17 | $1,000 | $7,950 |
| Arkansas | $22.96 | $870 | $7,100 |
| California | $36.50 | $1,200 | $9,250 |
| Colorado | $30.21 | $1,050 | $8,250 |
| Connecticut | $30.80 | $1,050 | $8,350 |
| Delaware | $28.46 | $1,000 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | $29.67 | $1,050 | $8,150 |
| Florida | $23.98 | $900 | $7,300 |
| Georgia | $23.72 | $890 | $7,250 |
| Hawaii | $41.00 | $1,300 | $9,950 |
| Idaho | $25.00 | $920 | $7,450 |
| Illinois | $37.98 | $1,250 | $9,500 |
| Indiana | $30.23 | $1,050 | $8,250 |
| Iowa | $27.75 | $990 | $7,850 |
| Kansas | $27.39 | $980 | $7,800 |
| Kentucky | $25.33 | $930 | $7,500 |
| Louisiana | $24.00 | $900 | $7,300 |
| Maine | $29.88 | $1,050 | $8,200 |
| Maryland | $30.27 | $1,050 | $8,250 |
| Massachusetts | $36.16 | $1,200 | $9,200 |
| Michigan | $29.66 | $1,050 | $8,150 |
| Minnesota | $31.22 | $1,100 | $8,400 |
| Mississippi | $23.39 | $880 | $7,200 |
| Missouri | $29.25 | $1,050 | $8,100 |
| Montana | $28.28 | $1,000 | $7,950 |
| Nebraska | $24.19 | $900 | $7,300 |
| Nevada | $29.99 | $1,050 | $8,200 |
| New Hampshire | $29.42 | $1,050 | $8,150 |
| New Jersey | $30.77 | $1,050 | $8,350 |
| New Mexico | $28.71 | $1,000 | $8,000 |
| New York | $34.77 | $1,150 | $9,000 |
| North Carolina | $23.61 | $890 | $7,200 |
| North Dakota | $27.83 | $1,000 | $7,900 |
| Ohio | $29.24 | $1,050 | $8,100 |
| Oklahoma | $22.55 | $860 | $7,050 |
| Oregon | $30.23 | $1,050 | $8,250 |
| Pennsylvania | $28.54 | $1,000 | $8,000 |
| Rhode Island | $29.25 | $1,050 | $8,100 |
| South Carolina | $24.36 | $910 | $7,350 |
| South Dakota | $23.14 | $880 | $7,150 |
| Tennessee | $24.44 | $910 | $7,350 |
| Texas | $23.51 | $890 | $7,200 |
| Utah | $25.17 | $930 | $7,450 |
| Vermont | $30.00 | $1,050 | $8,200 |
| Virginia | $26.77 | $970 | $7,700 |
| Washington | $35.67 | $1,200 | $9,100 |
| West Virginia | $23.42 | $890 | $7,200 |
| Wisconsin | $29.65 | $1,050 | $8,150 |
| Wyoming | $27.33 | $980 | $7,800 |
Common questions
How much does foundation repair cost?
A typical foundation repair costs about $1,050 to $8,100 in the U.S. That covers minor crack repair up to several piers, after an engineer's review if needed. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
Which states cost the most for foundation repair?
Labor is the part that changes by state. See the table on this page for each state's estimate.
How long does foundation repair take?
This Old House says most repairs take one to five days on average: about 1 to 3 days for minor work, 3 to 5 for medium projects and 5 to 7 or more for major structural work. Source
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.