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How Much Is Foundation Repair (In 2022)

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How Much Is Foundation Repair (In 2022)
How Much Is Foundation Repair (In 2022)

If you want to know how much is foundation repair in 2022, you’re in the right place. In this article, you will learn the average price of different foundation repair methods, how they work, and when exactly you need foundation repair.

How Much Is Foundation Repair (In 2022)

There are different types of foundation repair solutions. Solutions like wall plate anchors, helical tieback anchors, c-channel anchors, and carbon fiber straps can cost around $5,000 to $15,000 on average. Solutions like epoxy crack injection and carbon fiber staples can cost around $500 to $2,000. Foundation settlement solutions such as steel push piers and helical piers cost around $12,000 to $16,000, and that depends on how many piers are needed.

Types Of Foundation Repair

Here are the different types of foundation repair methods.

Foundation Wall Repair

Wall Plate Anchors – If your foundation walls are bowing, experts recommend using wall plate anchors. These anchors work in three steps.

  1. First, an inside wall plate is attached to your foundation wall.
  2. Then, an outside anchor is placed in a trench 13 feet away from your foundation wall.
  3. Lastly, a threaded high-strength rod connects the plate to the anchor and is torqued, pulling the bowing wall outward.
wall plate and cracked wall

C-channel Anchors – C-channel anchors are usually used for correcting sheering walls (the top of the basement wall has moved inward while the bottom part of the wall stays put). They are very beneficial because they help distribute the load across the entire vertical length of the foundation wall. C-channel anchors work in four steps.

  1. First, a steel beam is placed up against the affected wall.
  2. Then, an outside anchor is placed in a trench 13 feet away from your foundation.
  3. Third, a threaded high-strength rod connects the beam to the anchor.
  4. Finally, the steel beam is anchored to your foundation footer and is torqued, pulling your wall outward.
c-channel anchors

Fortress Invisibeam Carbon Fiber Straps – These straps can be used to repair walls that are bowing or sheering. They can be placed vertically or even horizontally, depending on how the wall is damaged. Fortress Invisibeam straps are some of the best in the industry. They are only 1/4 of an inch thick and can be hidden from sight with just a little paint. Carbon fiber is an extremely strong fabric material and is virtually unbreakable. Here’s how they work.

  1. First, a galvanized bracket is installed to the top of your house frame.
  2. Then, the straps are anchored to the wall via epoxy and hundreds of epoxy rivets, creating the strongest bond in the industry.
  3. Lastly, the straps are anchored to your foundation footer.

What makes Fortress Invisibeam straps so special is that they can repair walls that have bowed or leaned inwards up to three inches. Other straps on the market can only correct wall movement up to two inches. Fortress Invisibeam straps have one of the best warranties in the world. The Real Seal is able to warranty that if the wall fails, we will fix it even if that means replacing the entire foundation wall.

Carbon fiber straps and staples

Helical Tieback Anchors – Helical tieback anchors are also used to repair bowing walls. But, unlike wall plate anchors, helical tieback anchors don’t require an outside anchor. Instead, the anchors are drilled from inside your foundation. Like a corkscrew, the anchors twist and pull your bowing wall outward. These anchors are great for foundations that have limited interior or exterior access. It’s important to note that The Real Seal does not offer helical tieback anchors.

Foundation Crack Repair

Carbon Fiber Staples – Carbon fiber staples are used to repair both structural and non-structural foundation cracks. Here’s how they work.

  1. First, slots are grinded into the concrete perpendicular to the crack.
  2. Then, the carbon fiber staples are placed into the slots.
  3. Lastly, the staples are fused into the concrete using a high-strength epoxy.

Read more about the difference between structural and non-structural foundation cracks.

Epoxy Crack Injection – Even if your cracks don’t pose a structural issue, experts recommend sealing the cracks using an epoxy injection. The injection helps waterproof and reinforce your foundation wall. Here’s how they work.

  1. First, a surface patch is created using an epoxy bonder.
  2. Then, the cracks are injected using a 2-part epoxy.
Carbon fiber straps and staples

Foundation Settlement Repair

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Steel Push Piers – Steel push piers are used to counter sinking foundations. These piers are pushed deep into the soil below your foundation until they reach load-bearing soil. Then, using hydraulic jacks, your foundation is lifted back to the maximum practical level. The maximum practical level is the ultimate amount of foundational lift achievable before the repairs cause any damage to your home.

Helical Piers – Helical piers, also known as screwpiles, are also used to fix sinking foundations. Instead of being pushed into the soil, they are twisted like giant corkscrews until they reach load-bearing soil. Then, hydraulic jacks lift your foundation back to the maximum practical level. Read more about piers in this article about underpinning.

Steel push pier hydraulic jack

When Do You Need Foundation Repair?

Here are some signs you may need foundation repair.

How To Spot Foundation Problems

Who Offers Foundation Repair?

If you live in the Greater Chicago area and need foundation repair, who do you call? Call The Real Seal today, and we’ll get you started with an in-depth inspection, free repair estimate, and a list of our finest solutions. We also provide basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, crawl space repair, concrete leveling, and more.

WRITTEN BY

Austin Werner

Austin Werner is the Owner of The Real Seal LLC, a basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Austin believes that having a highly trained and happy team is the key to success. This is reflected through hundreds of 5 star customer reviews his company has received online.

2 Responses

  1. I live in the townhouses behind you off Rodenburg a Cranbrook Ct a I have foundation issue with sinking with the south wall on an end house on the culdesac,this has been an issue for awhile now a the association didn’t want to do anything about it a finally with cold air coming through the baseboards on this wall a replacement of new windows, I thought that the problem with cold air was stopped but it got worse this past winter a need more information to correct the issues

    1. Hi Sandy,

      I’m sorry you’re dealing with this issue. When dealing with foundation sinking, the main goal is to stop the settlement. Below is a link to our FAQ video on Foundation Piering so you can start to get an idea of what it takes to support a sinking foundation and what to expect:

      https://youtu.be/hQTMuzCwTSQ

      You can also browse the other videos and through our website for tons of information on the settling foundations. We’ll need permission from the association in order to come perform an inspection, and would be happy to come perform an evaluation.

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