Foundation repair cost in San Antonio

Foundation repair prices vary widely. A big factor is how many piers or piles the house needs, since Fixr prices them at $1,000 to $3,000 each. Fixr puts the typical job at $2,200 to $8,200 nationally, with large underpinning jobs costing far more. A local company can only price your house after seeing it.

What changes the price

• How many piers or piles are needed, and how deep they go
• The repair method: pressed concrete piles, steel piers or helical piers
• Slab or pier-and-beam, and how easy it is to reach the work
• The engineer's letter and the city permit

Costs San Antonio adds

San Antonio's code requires a foundation repair permit and an engineer of record letter at application. The engineer checks the repair and sends the city a letter. Ask whether both are in the price.

Get it in writing

The FTC says a written estimate should list the work, materials, completion date and price. Ask for a drawing that shows where each pier or pile goes, and get the warranty terms in writing, including whether the warranty transfers if you sell.

Payment

The FTC advises against paying the full amount up front, and against making the final payment until the work is done and you're satisfied.