Disclaimer

What BedrockBearing is — and is not

We are a free matching service. We help you describe what you are seeing, share general educational information, and connect you with licensed and insured foundation repair contractors in your area.

We are not a structural engineer, geotechnical engineer, home inspector, foundation repair contractor, attorney, lender, or insurance adjuster. We do not inspect your property, diagnose the cause, design a fix, perform repairs, pull permits, approve code compliance, or give engineering, structural, geotechnical, legal, tax, insurance, or financial advice.

If you want help starting the process, you can get matched with local pros. If you want to understand common warning signs first, read foundation warning signs.

Safety comes first

Foundation and structural problems can be serious. Sometimes they are a safety risk. Stay calm, but do not ignore major changes.

Take urgent signs seriously. If a wall is actively moving, a large new crack is opening quickly, doors suddenly jam because the structure shifted, floors feel unsafe, or you see signs of possible collapse, leave the area and contact a licensed structural engineer or your local building department right away.

For non-urgent problems, we strongly recommend an evaluation by an independent, licensed structural engineer before you hire a repair contractor. Independent means the engineer does not also sell the repair. That helps protect you from being sold work you may not need. Learn more about a structural engineer evaluation.

Costs on this site are estimates, not quotes

Any prices you see on BedrockBearing are typical ranges only. They are not bids, offers, or guarantees.

Real cost depends on:
- the actual cause of the movement or cracking
- soil and drainage conditions
- site access and equipment needs
- repair method required
- permit and code requirements
- your local market

Examples of typical ranges you may see on our site:
- crack injection: about $300-$2,500
- slabjacking or foam lifting for a typical area: about $600-$3,500
- steel push or helical piers: about $1,200-$3,000 per pier, with many jobs needing 8-12 piers
- bowing-wall stabilization: about $4,000-$15,000+
- basement waterproofing or drainage: about $2,000-$12,000
- independent structural engineer report: about $400-$1,200

Use these numbers to plan, not to decide. Get your actual scope and price in writing from the companies you are considering. You can also review our general costs guide.

How to hire safely

1. Start with an independent engineer if there is movement, bowing, settlement, or anything you do not understand.
2. Compare more than one contractor. Ask each company to explain the problem, the proposed method, and why that method fits your house.
3. Verify license and insurance yourself. Do not rely only on a sales sheet or a verbal promise.
4. Get the full scope and total price in writing before you pay any deposit.
5. Follow local permits and code. Ask who is responsible for permits and inspections.
6. Hold final payment until the written work is completed and any required inspections are done.

We strongly suggest reading how to vet a foundation contractor before signing anything. You compare estimates. You choose who to hire. You control final payment.

What information we use

To help with matching, we only need basic details such as what you are seeing at the home, where the issue appears to be, your property location, and your contact details.

Do not send bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive financial records.

Matching is free to the homeowner. Participating pros pay a flat fee to take part in the network. That does not replace your job to verify the company, compare written estimates, and decide who you trust.