Home Repair Decoded

Foundation Repair Cost in Massachusetts

$1,200 – $9,200We estimate foundation repair in Massachusetts at $1,200 to $9,200 for minor crack repair up to several piers, after an engineer's review if needed. The national estimate is $1,050 to $8,100. Massachusetts carpenter pay is 24% above the national median, ranking 4 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$300$3,500
Labor hours (our assumption)1035
Billed labor rate per hour$90$163
Estimated total$1,200$9,200

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Massachusetts median wage from BLS (2025, $36.16 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$2,224$8,134Per project. Page dated October 2026.
This Old House$250$800Crack filling. Page dated October 2026.
Bob Vila$2,176$7,833Overall, citing Angi. Page dated May 2024.

Cities in Massachusetts

Metro areaMedian wageLowHigh
Boston$36.16$1,200$9,200

Who can legally do this in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, contractors and subcontractors who solicit, bid on or perform work on an existing, owner-occupied home with one to four units must register as a Home Improvement Contractor. A separate Construction Supervisor License, which requires an exam, is generally required for work on a building's structural elements. Some part-time and small jobs under $500 are exempt.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Connecticut$30.80$1,050$8,350
New Hampshire$29.42$1,050$8,150
New York$34.77$1,150$9,000
Rhode Island$29.25$1,050$8,100
Vermont$30.00$1,050$8,200

Other carpenter jobs in Massachusetts

Foundation Repair cost in every state · Massachusetts home repair guide

Sources

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.