Foundation Repair Cost in Michigan
$1,050 – $8,150We estimate foundation repair in Michigan at $1,050 to $8,150 for minor crack repair up to several piers, after an engineer's review if needed. The national estimate is $1,050 to $8,100. Michigan carpenter pay is 2% above the national median, ranking 19 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 | $74 | $133 |
| Estimated total | $1,050 | $8,150 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Michigan median wage from BLS (2025, $29.66 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 Michigan
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $31.64 | $1,100 | $8,500 |
Who can legally do this in Michigan
Michigan licenses and regulates people who build homes, or who repair, alter, add to or improve homes, for compensation other than wages for personal labor. The state's licenses are Residential Builder and Maintenance & Alteration Contractor.
Compared with neighboring states
Other carpenter jobs in Michigan
- Basement Waterproofing
- Garage Door Replacement
- Door Repair
- Window Repair
- Window Replacement (per window)
Foundation Repair cost in every state · Michigan 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.