Foundation Repair Cost in North Carolina
$890 – $7,200We estimate foundation repair in North Carolina at $890 to $7,200 for minor crack repair up to several piers, after an engineer's review if needed. The national estimate is $1,050 to $8,100. North Carolina carpenter pay is 19% below the national median, ranking 44 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 | $59 | $106 |
| Estimated total | $890 | $7,200 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the North Carolina median wage from BLS (2025, $23.61 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 North Carolina
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $24.50 | $910 | $7,350 |
Who can legally do this in North Carolina
A general contractor in North Carolina must be licensed if the contract is valued at $40,000 or higher.
Check a license with NC Licensing Board for General Contractors license search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $23.72 | $890 | $7,250 |
| South Carolina | $24.36 | $910 | $7,350 |
| Tennessee | $24.44 | $910 | $7,350 |
| Virginia | $26.77 | $970 | $7,700 |
Other carpenter jobs in North Carolina
- Basement Waterproofing
- Garage Door Replacement
- Door Repair
- Window Repair
- Window Replacement (per window)
Foundation Repair cost in every state · North Carolina 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.