Why Some Foundation Repairs Cost More Than Others

Numerous factors go into the cost of a foundation repair job. However, it's not as complicated as one might think. In fact, the sign of a good, reliable, and trustworthy foundation repair company is the fact that they will discuss with you everything that goes into your estimate.

Below are four things that affect every job.

The Structure

The most important things about the structure are its size and weight. The heavier a structure is, the more piers the structure will need for adequate support. Also, the larger the ground floor of the structure is, the more piers it will need. The goal is to support the structure over a large footprint, thereby increasing stability.

Deviation

Deviation is the amount by which the structure is not level. That is, the structure has deviated from its specifications and true level. Naturally, a home with a great deal of deviation requires more work (piers) to bring it back to level.

Soil Stability

The number one factor in soil stability is how much the soil's moisture content changes. Soil material (clay, sand, etc.) and drainage play a big part in how much water the soil can contain and how often that soil is asked to contain that water. If the soil's moisture content changes often and/or a great deal, your foundation will move as the soil contracts and expands with moisture. Naturally, stable soil is the ideal. If the soil is unstable, the repair job will require more piers.

Pier Depth

While we've discussed how the number of piers are affected by the factors above, we should also consider the depth to which the piers are sunk. Simply adding more piers does not remedy a foundation problem. Those piers must also reach to a depth that provides adequate support. This means to bedrock or to s particular soil density. The deeper the piers must be sunk, the more expensive the foundation repair job will be.

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