Foundation Repair costs
Compare the project, repair and planning references below before choosing the work for your property. Confirm measurements, existing conditions and the services included in each proposal.
Cost scope: Benchmarks were reviewed October 24, 2026. Figures apply to the scope and market named by each reference. City/state examples outside Portland Metro are not Portland quotes. Labor, equipment, recurring expenses and complete projects are different budgets.
Installation and project costs
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| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation leak repair cost | $250 – $5,000+ | for minor repairs |
| Foundation leak repair cost | $4,500 – $15,000+ | for major repairs |
| Foundation crack repair cost | $250 – $800+ | per crack (non-structural repair) |
| Foundation crack repair cost | $1,000 – $5,000+ | for minor structural crack repairs |
| Foundation crack repair cost | $10,000 – $30,000+ | for major structural repairs |
| Sill plate replacement cost | $120 – $200 | per linear ft |
| Sill plate replacement cost | $12,000 – $35,000 | total |
| Bowing basement wall repair cost | $80 – $550 | repair per linear ft |
| Bowing basement wall repair cost | $1,600 – $11,000 | repair (20 linear ft) |
| Basement wall crack repair cost | $250 – $800+ | per crack (hairline or vertical cracks) |
| Basement wall crack repair cost | $1,000 – $5,000+ | per crack (wide or horizontal cracks) |
| Underpinning foundation cost | $10,000 – $30,000+ | for underpinning foundation |
| Helical piers cost | $2,000 – $4,000 | per pier (foundation repairs / structural damage) |
| Helical piers cost | $300 – $500 | per pier (new deck installation) |
| Sinking foundation repair cost | $4,500 – $15,000 | to repair moderate settling |
| Sinking foundation repair cost | $15,000 – $40,000 | to repair severe sinking |
| Cracked slab foundation repair cost | $250 – $1,500 | (non-structural surface cracks) |
| Foundation repair cost | $250 – $800 | minor foundation crack repair |
| Foundation repair cost | $4,500 – $20,000 | settling, sinking or bowed-wall repair |
| Pier and beam foundation repair cost | $1,500 – $15,000 | project allowance; confirm included work |
| Lally column replacement cost | $1,300 – $2,500 | per column |
| Earthquake retrofit cost | $3,000 – $10,000 | retrofit |
Related RemodelRates cost guides
- Foundation leak repair cost
- Foundation crack repair cost
- Sill plate replacement cost
- Bowing basement wall repair cost
- Basement wall crack repair cost
- Underpinning foundation cost
- Helical piers cost
- Sinking foundation repair cost
- Cracked slab foundation repair cost
- Foundation repair cost
- Pier and beam foundation repair cost
- Lally column replacement cost
- Earthquake retrofit cost
Explore the related RemodelRates guides for project benchmarks and planning details.
Before requesting bids
Share measurements, photos, location, existing conditions and the desired result. Ask for a written scope covering preparation, permits, removal, material specifications, installation, disposal and finish repairs where relevant. Compare bids using the same quantities and exclusions.
Material cost
No separate material-only purchase range was verified for this collection. Ask for an itemized allowance with quantities, product specifications and delivery; do not infer it by subtracting unrelated ranges.