Foundation Repair Cost in New Mexico
| 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 | $72 | $129 |
| Estimated total | $1,000 | $8,000 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Mexico median wage from BLS (2025, $28.71 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 Mexico
The Construction Industries Division licenses contractors in New Mexico. An individual doing casual, minor or inconsequential work such as handyman repairs is exempt up to $7,200 in compensation a year, but not for electrical wiring, plumbing or gas fitting.
Check a license with New Mexico Construction Industries Division license search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $28.17 | $1,000 | $7,950 |
| Colorado | $30.21 | $1,050 | $8,250 |
| Oklahoma | $22.55 | $860 | $7,050 |
| Texas | $23.51 | $890 | $7,200 |
| Utah | $25.17 | $930 | $7,450 |
Other carpenter jobs in New Mexico
- Basement Waterproofing
- Garage Door Replacement
- Door Repair
- Window Repair
- Window Replacement (per window)
Foundation Repair cost in every state · New Mexico 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.