If you have a distressed home in San Diego that is in desperate need of repair, you know that the battle you are about to climb is uphill, stressful, and daunting. When you have a home’s foundation that is cracked, there is simply no way around the issue. The house literally is laying upon this foundation, and if it requires repair. Today, at Trusted House Buyers, we want to walk you through the costs for a foundation crack repair on your home and what your options are. Let’s get into it!
Range of Costs
Foundation cracks in your San Diego home can vary widely depending on location, size, and depth of the crack. When you have foundation settlement and cracking it can be a domino effect of problems. The more educated you are about the types of cracks, issues, and how to repair them, the better you will feel about how to find an affordable solution that works for your situation. According to Forbes, “The average cost to repair a house foundation is between $2,250 and $8,600, or an average of $5,400. You could spend as little as $200 for smaller projects or upwards of $52,500 for more extensive foundation repair work.” As you can see the range of cost is huge. Maybe you are noticing a hair line crack up your living room wall or the door to your master bedroom getting harder and harder to open. It may seem like minor issues, but the longer you wait to check out your home’s foundation, the worse the problem can get leaving you with a hefty bill to pay to fix the issue.
Foundation Cost Breakdown
Now, if you know you have a crack in your foundation, breaking down the cost to repair the crack will help you understand the true costs to repairing this issue. With any construction project, it is imperative to add in the costs for labor and materials. Constructiondive.com lays it out for us and reports that, “About 82.5% of construction materials experienced a significant cost increase since 2020, with an average jump of 19%, according to a construction materials report from construction cost data tracking firm Gordian.” Renovating and repairing your home is at an all time high because material prices keep moving upwards. This is an important piece of the puzzle and necessary to add into your decision making for repairs.
When it comes to labor, there is also a wide range of hourly costs that you will be dealing with. Hourly labor costs can be anywhere from $45 – $200 an hour. It is also important to keep in mind the complexity of your foundation crack. Smaller cracks to not require as much time and larger cracks not only require more hours of labor, but they will also require heavy-duty tools and material costs, as we noted above. Homeadvisor.com, breaks down the type of repairs and the average costs to repair them. Now remember, we are living in San Diego, one of the most costly and least affordable location to call home. Realistically, you should expect our numbers in Southern California to be on the higher end. Also, keep in mind the extent of your repairs, location of the repair, square footage, and how long the issue has been sitting unaddressed.
| Cracking repair | $250 – $800 |
| Leaking repair | $2,300 – $7,300 |
| Settling or sinking repair | $600 – $3000 |
| Bowing walls repair | $4,000 – $12,000 |
How Do I Know if I Need Foundation Repairs?
Obviously, if you have a visible crack in your home’s foundation, you know that a repair is needed ASAP. However, many foundation issues go unnoticed until they are uncovered during a home inspection. Rocket Mortgage let’s us know that, “If the home inspection or personal observation reveals cracks in the walls, ceilings or the home’s exterior, you should consider hiring a structural engineer to carry out a closer inspection of the foundation. The engineer will determine whether the problems are minor and not a small symptom of a much bigger problem.” Here are some signs that you need foundation repairs:
- Visible cracks in the foundation
- Visible cracks in the interior or exterior walls of your home:
- Uneven or bouncing floors
- Mold smell
- Uneven cabinets doors that do not close evenly
- Water pooling around the foundation after a rain storm
What are the Different Types of Foundations?
Let’s look into the different types of foundations and the repairs that correlate to each type of foundation.
- Concrete Slab Foundation : If you have a concrete slab foundation, these are usually the easiest types of foundation repairs to remedy. If you are lucky, you could even get by with doing it yourself to avoid major labor costs. If you need more extensive repairs, you will want to hire a professional and they will most likely fix the issue by mudjacking.
- Pier and Beam Foundation : if you have a pier and beam foundation, well, this may be the costliest type of foundation to repair because it requires replacing any old materials that have decayed over time. Also, if you live in an area prone to flooding, you may need a new drainage system that requires leveling and grading.
- Crawl Space Foundation : most homeowners do not routinely check on the condition of their crawl space foundation and many times there is damage due to flooding, decay, and pests.
- Basement Foundation : basement foundation repair is another highly expensive foundation to repair. This area of a home is prone to leaks, cracking, bowing, and settling – not to mention the need for waterproofing.
Where Does Trusted House Buyers Come In?
If you have a foundation issue or crack in your San Diego home and have now been informed about the laundry list of items and costs that could be your future, you may be wondering what your options are. Trusted House Buyers is a local cash buyer which means, we buy homes for cash here in San Diego. Many times homeowners are confronted with costly repairs that are simply too much to handle. Repairs like foundation issues not only require cash to remedy, but they require time, energy, and probably more patience than most homeowners have. At Trusted House Buyers, we will come to your home and give you a fair cash offer for the condition of the home, foundation cracks an all. We do not shy away from homes that are distressed or are in need of repairs. It is what we do. If you accept our cash offer, we are usually able to close within 10 days. That means you will have cash for your home in less than 2 weeks and can walk away from the headaches of home repairs like foundation cracks. There are no hidden fees or hidden inspections. We are completely upfront with our process and our offer. Give us a call today at 619-786-0973 to see how we can help you relieve the stress of dealing with foundation cracks in your San Diego home. We look forward to hearing from you!
