Cost of Repairing Foundation Cracks: What Homeowners Should Know

A crack in your foundation can make your stomach drop.

One day, you notice a thin line in the concrete. Maybe it is outside near the base of the house. Maybe it is inside along a basement wall, garage floor, or crawl space. At first, it may not look like much. Then the questions start.

Is this normal settling?

Is water getting in?

Is my house moving?

How much is this going to cost?

The honest answer is this: the cost of repairing foundation cracks depends on the type of crack, the cause of the crack, and whether the crack is only cosmetic or part of a larger structural problem.

Some cracks are small and inexpensive to seal. Others are warning signs that the foundation may be shifting, settling, bowing, or sinking. That is why a foundation crack should not be ignored, especially if it is growing, leaking, or appearing along with other problems inside the home.