Foundation Repair Cost in New Jersey
$1,050 – $8,350We estimate foundation repair in New Jersey at $1,050 to $8,350 for minor crack repair up to several piers, after an engineer's review if needed. The national estimate is $1,050 to $8,100. New Jersey carpenter pay is 6% above the national median, ranking 10 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 | $77 | $138 |
| Estimated total | $1,050 | $8,350 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Jersey median wage from BLS (2025, $30.77 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. |
Who can legally do this in New Jersey
Every business making or selling home improvements in New Jersey must register annually with the Division of Consumer Affairs unless exempt. Unregistered contractors will not be issued municipal construction permits.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $28.46 | $1,000 | $8,000 |
| New York | $34.77 | $1,150 | $9,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $28.54 | $1,000 | $8,000 |
Other carpenter jobs in New Jersey
- Basement Waterproofing
- Garage Door Replacement
- Door Repair
- Window Repair
- Window Replacement (per window)
Foundation Repair cost in every state · New Jersey 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.