Foundation Repair Cost in New York
$1,150 – $9,000We estimate foundation repair in New York at $1,150 to $9,000 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 York carpenter pay is 19% above the national median, ranking 7 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 | $87 | $156 |
| Estimated total | $1,150 | $9,000 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New York median wage from BLS (2025, $34.77 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. |
Cities in New York
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $35.72 | $1,200 | $9,150 |
Who can legally do this in New York
Home improvement contractors must be licensed in New York City and in Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. State law requires a written contract for home improvement work.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $30.80 | $1,050 | $8,350 |
| Massachusetts | $36.16 | $1,200 | $9,200 |
| New Jersey | $30.77 | $1,050 | $8,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $28.54 | $1,000 | $8,000 |
| Vermont | $30.00 | $1,050 | $8,200 |
Other carpenter jobs in New York
- Basement Waterproofing
- Garage Door Replacement
- Door Repair
- Window Repair
- Window Replacement (per window)
Foundation Repair cost in every state · New York 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.