Foundation Repair Cost in Illinois
$1,250 – $9,500We estimate foundation repair in Illinois at $1,250 to $9,500 for minor crack repair up to several piers, after an engineer's review if needed. The national estimate is $1,050 to $8,100. Illinois carpenter pay is 30% above the national median, ranking 2 of 51.
| 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 | $95 | $171 |
| Estimated total | $1,250 | $9,500 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Illinois median wage from BLS (2025, $37.98 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. |
Cities in Illinois
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $38.68 | $1,250 | $9,600 |
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $30.23 | $1,050 | $8,250 |
| Iowa | $27.75 | $990 | $7,850 |
| Kentucky | $25.33 | $930 | $7,500 |
| Missouri | $29.25 | $1,050 | $8,100 |
| Wisconsin | $29.65 | $1,050 | $8,150 |
Other carpenter jobs in Illinois
- Basement Waterproofing
- Garage Door Replacement
- Door Repair
- Window Repair
- Window Replacement (per window)
Foundation Repair cost in every state · Illinois home repair guide
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.