Foundation and Structural
Foundations: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every foundations job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Model reviewed August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Foundation ReplacementTypical $14,000 · Foundation contractor · DIY 1/5 | $5,000 – $45,000 |
|---|---|
| Foundation RepairTypical $3,080 · Foundation contractor · DIY 1/5 | $1,100 – $9,900 |
| Foundation InspectionTypical $840 · Foundation contractor · DIY 1/5 | $300 – $2,700 |
| Foundation Crack RepairFoundation contractor · DIY 1/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| House LevelingTypical $11,000 · Foundation contractor · DIY 1/5 | $4,500 – $30,000 |
| Underpinning InstallationTypical $20,000 · Foundation contractor · DIY 1/5 | $8,000 – $55,000 |
Foundation
Foundation ReplacementTypical $14,000 · Foundation contractorFoundation RepairTypical $3,080 · Foundation contractorFoundation InspectionTypical $840 · Foundation contractor
Variants: Slab · Crawlspace · Basement · Pier and beam