How much does foundation repair cost?
This Old House estimates, in a cost guide updated October 8, 2026, that most homeowners pay $2,224 to $8,134 for foundation repair, with an average of $5,179. It says its estimates are based on cost data from Angi. Those figures are national. They are not a bid for your house.
A national range is useful for a first look. It is not a price for your footing.
The figures This Old House published
This Old House estimates, in its cost guide updated October 8, 2026, that foundation repair averages $5,179, with most homeowners paying between $2,224 and $8,134. It also lists:
- Foundation crack filling: $250 to $800
- Mud-jacking and slab-jacking: $550 to $1,300
- Piering or underpinning: $1,000 to $3,000 per pier
- Sealing and waterproofing: $2,300 to $7,300
- Reinforcing bowed walls: $4,000 to $12,000, for 12 strips
- Lifting and leveling: $20,000 to $23,000
The page says its estimates are based on cost data from Angi unless it names another source.
What those numbers are not
They are not a bid for a house in Waco or anywhere else. Soil, access, and the number of piers change the total. Ask for the scope in writing before you compare two companies.
How to choose a foundation contractor is the rest of that checklist. What to do when the house is cracking or settling is the order if you have not decided to hire anyone yet.
Sources
- This Old House: Foundation repair cost, 2026, citing Angithisoldhouse.com
Who wrote this page
- Written by
- Footing Fix editorial staff. Who runs this site
- Licensed professional
- None. No licensed structural engineer or foundation contractor has checked this page.
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