Foundation Repair Cost in Pennsylvania
$1,000 – $8,000We estimate foundation repair in Pennsylvania at $1,000 to $8,000 for minor crack repair up to several piers, after an engineer's review if needed. The national estimate is $1,050 to $8,100. Pennsylvania carpenter pay is 2% below the national median, ranking 26 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 | $71 | $128 |
| Estimated total | $1,000 | $8,000 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Pennsylvania median wage from BLS (2025, $28.54 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 Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $29.70 | $1,050 | $8,200 |
Who can legally do this in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has no licensure or certification requirement for most construction contractors, but contractors doing residential work must register as a Home Improvement Contractor with the state Attorney General's office.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $28.46 | $1,000 | $8,000 |
| Maryland | $30.27 | $1,050 | $8,250 |
| New Jersey | $30.77 | $1,050 | $8,350 |
| New York | $34.77 | $1,150 | $9,000 |
| Ohio | $29.24 | $1,050 | $8,100 |
| West Virginia | $23.42 | $890 | $7,200 |
Other carpenter jobs in Pennsylvania
- Basement Waterproofing
- Garage Door Replacement
- Door Repair
- Window Repair
- Window Replacement (per window)
Foundation Repair cost in every state · Pennsylvania 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.