Home Repair Decoded

Foundation Repair Cost in Vermont

$1,050 – $8,200We estimate foundation repair in Vermont at $1,050 to $8,200 for minor crack repair up to several piers, after an engineer's review if needed. The national estimate is $1,050 to $8,100. Vermont carpenter pay is 3% above the national median, ranking 15 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$300$3,500
Labor hours (our assumption)1035
Billed labor rate per hour$75$135
Estimated total$1,050$8,200

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Vermont median wage from BLS (2025, $30.00 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$2,224$8,134Per project. Page dated October 2026.
This Old House$250$800Crack filling. Page dated October 2026.
Bob Vila$2,176$7,833Overall, citing Angi. Page dated May 2024.

Who can legally do this in Vermont

Vermont requires residential contractors to register with the Office of Professional Regulation for residential work with an estimated value of $10,000 or more, including labor and materials.

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Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Massachusetts$36.16$1,200$9,200
New Hampshire$29.42$1,050$8,150
New York$34.77$1,150$9,000

Other carpenter jobs in Vermont

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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.