See how serious it is. Then get matched, free, with foundation pros you can trust.
Read the warning signs by severity, why a licensed structural engineer should look first, honest cost-by-method ranges, and a free way to find licensed, insured foundation repair pros near you — in your language.
BedrockBearing is a free matching service, not an engineer or contractor. We recommend a structural engineer evaluate first. You compare estimates and choose who to hire.
How serious is it? Start with the signs
Foundation problems run from cosmetic to urgent. Find what you're seeing — then learn what it usually means and what to do next. This is general guidance, not a diagnosis.
If a wall is moving, large new cracks are opening, or you fear collapse, leave the area and call a licensed structural engineer or your local building department right away.
What foundation repair costs by method
Typical ranges depend on the cause, the soil and site, access, and how much work is needed. These are estimates, not quotes — a licensed structural engineer should confirm the right method first.
| Repair method | Typical range | When it's used |
|---|---|---|
| Crack repair (injection) | $300 – $2,500 | Sealing non-structural cracks and leaks |
| Slabjacking / leveling | $600 – $3,500 | Raising a sunken slab, drive, or floor |
| Piering / underpinning | $1,200 – $3,000 / pier | Lifting a settling foundation to firm soil |
| Bowing-wall stabilization | $4,000 – $15,000 | Stopping a wall from moving inward |
| Waterproofing / drainage | $2,000 – $12,000 | Keeping water away from the foundation |
Ranges are typical estimates, not quotes. Your real price depends on the cause, the soil and site conditions, access, the method required, and your area. An engineer report and permits may be extra.
The foundation work the pros we match handle
From sealing a crack to underpinning a settling foundation or stabilizing a bowing wall — find the kind of repair that fits the problem.
Piering & underpinning
How steel push piers, helical piers, and underpinning lift and stabilize a settling foundation down to load-bearing soil. What each method involves, what it costs, how long it takes, and what to ask a contractor.
Learn more Repair methodsSlabjacking & concrete leveling
Mudjacking and polyurethane foam injection to raise a sunken slab, driveway, or floor. How leveling works, what each method costs, when it's the right fix, and when it isn't.
Learn more Repair methodsBowing & leaning wall stabilization
Carbon-fiber straps, steel I-beams, and wall anchors that stop a bowing or leaning basement wall from moving. How each system works, what it costs, and why a structural engineer should size it.
Learn more Repair methodsFoundation crack repair
Epoxy and polyurethane injection, staple and stitch repair, and when a crack is cosmetic versus structural. How crack repair is done, what it costs, and the warning signs that mean more than a crack.
Learn more Repair methodsFoundation waterproofing & drainage
Interior and exterior waterproofing, French drains, sump pumps, and grading that keep water away from the foundation. What each fix costs and how water problems lead to structural ones.
Learn more Repair methodsSettlement & soil-movement repair
Differential settlement, expansive-clay heave, and the soil conditions that move a foundation. How the cause is diagnosed and the methods used to stabilize it. General information, not engineering advice.
Learn moreMatch the fix to the problem
A quick reference on the main repair methods — what each one is for before a contractor recommends it.
How BedrockBearing works
Four clear steps — and you stay in control the whole way.
Tell us what you're seeing
The signs, where they are, your area, and how to reach you. What you're seeing and contact details only — never financial account numbers or sensitive records.
Get the right evaluation
We recommend an independent, licensed structural engineer evaluate the problem first. Then we connect you with licensed, insured foundation repair pros near you, at no cost to you.
Compare estimates in writing
Ask each pro for a written scope and estimate. The cheapest number isn't always the real fix — read the line items, check the warranty, and compare like for like.
You choose & hire
You decide who to hire. Confirm the license and insurance, get everything in writing, and never pay a large deposit before a signed contract.
Foundation repair guides
Plain-language guides to warning signs, structural engineer evaluations, repair methods, and choosing a contractor you can trust.
How we are paid
BedrockBearing is free for homeowners. The licensed pros we match you with pay a flat fee to receive your request. We never take a cut of your repair cost, and we never charge you to be matched.
Safer choices
Get a licensed structural engineer to evaluate before you hire. Then hire only licensed, insured contractors, verify the license and insurance yourself, get the scope and price in writing before any deposit, and follow your local permit and building-code rules.
Get matched with a licensed foundation repair pro — free
Tell us what you're seeing and your area. We connect you, at no cost, with licensed, insured foundation repair pros near you. You compare and choose who to hire.