How BedrockBearing works
BedrockBearing is a **free matching service** for homeowners who may have a foundation problem. We help you understand the next steps, connect you with licensed, insured local pros, and keep control in your hands.
What BedrockBearing does — and does not do
We help homeowners describe what they are seeing, understand common repair paths, and get matched with foundation repair companies in their area. Matching is free to you. Participating pros pay a flat fee to be included.
Just as important, here is what we do not do: BedrockBearing is not a structural engineer, geotechnical engineer, home inspector, or repair contractor. We do not inspect your home, diagnose the cause, design a fix, pull permits, negotiate prices, or perform repairs.
If you are seeing early warning signs like stair-step brick cracks, drywall cracks, sloping floors, sticking doors, basement leaks, or a bowing wall, we can help you organize the problem and decide what kind of help to get next. See common signs here: foundation warning signs.
If a wall is actively moving, a large new crack is opening quickly, part of the structure looks like it may fail, or you think there is an immediate safety risk, leave the area and contact a licensed structural engineer or your local building department right away.
How the process works
- You tell us what you are seeing. We ask simple questions about the home and the problem: cracks, uneven floors, water, sticking windows, bowing walls, settlement, and where it is happening. We may also ask for your address and contact details so local companies can reach you.
- We help you understand the likely next step. Some problems point to crack repair, drainage, wall stabilization, or underpinning. We explain the common options in plain language, but we do not diagnose or prescribe a repair.
- We match you with licensed, insured local pros. These are contractors who say they serve your area and handle the kind of work you may need.
- You compare estimates and ask questions. You decide who to meet, what to ask, and whether any proposal makes sense.
- You choose who to hire — or hire no one. There is no obligation.
Before you hire any repair company, BedrockBearing strongly recommends an independent evaluation by a licensed structural engineer who does not also sell the repair. That separate opinion can help you avoid paying for work you do not need. Learn why here: structural engineer evaluation.
What it costs you
Our matching service is free to the homeowner. You do not pay BedrockBearing to submit your problem or receive matches.
What you may pay for is the professional evaluation and any repair work you choose to buy.
Typical ranges homeowners often see are:
- Independent structural engineer report: $400-$1,200
- Crack injection: $300-$2,500
- Slabjacking, mudjacking, or foam lifting for a typical area: $600-$3,500
- Steel push or helical piers: about $1,200-$3,000 per pier, with many jobs needing 8-12 piers for totals around $10,000-$30,000+
- Bowing-wall stabilization with carbon fiber or beams: $4,000-$15,000+
- Basement waterproofing or drainage: $2,000-$12,000
These are typical ranges and estimates, not quotes. The real price depends on the cause of the problem, soil and site conditions, drainage, access, the repair method required, permit needs, and your local market. For a broader breakdown, see foundation repair costs.
How you stay in control
A lot of homeowners get overwhelmed because foundation work is expensive, technical, and easy to oversell. The safest approach is simple:
- Get an independent structural engineer's opinion first when the issue is significant or unclear
- Compare more than one written estimate
- Verify license and insurance yourself with the state or local authority and the contractor's insurer
- Read the scope carefully so you know what is included, what is excluded, and who handles permits
- Follow local permits and building code
- Do not rely on verbal promises; get scope, materials, timeline, warranty terms, and total price in writing before any deposit
- Hold final payment until the work is completed as agreed
BedrockBearing's role is to help you get to that comparison point faster and with clearer expectations. If you want help preparing to compare companies, start here: how to vet a foundation contractor.
Who this is for
BedrockBearing is built for US homeowners, including new immigrants and non-native English speakers who want clear next steps without pressure. We keep the process simple and practical.
You do not need to know the technical name of the problem. It is enough to say what you see:
- Cracks in brick, block, drywall, or concrete
- Basement wall leaning inward or bowing
- Doors or windows that suddenly stick
- Floor feels sloped or bouncy
- Water coming through the wall or floor
- Gaps where walls, floors, or trim used to meet tightly
From there, you can get matched and decide what to do next. An engineer evaluates. You compare estimates. You choose who to hire. You stay in charge.
If you think your home has a foundation problem, use BedrockBearing to describe what you see and get matched free with licensed, insured local pros. For bigger or unclear problems, get an independent structural engineer first, compare written estimates, verify license and insurance yourself, and do not pay for work you do not understand.
Common questions
Do I have to hire someone if I use BedrockBearing?
Should I really get a structural engineer first?
What information do I need to provide?
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.