Foundation repair
$2,225–$8,133
Piers, cracks, slab lifting, wall reinforcement, drainage and engineering.
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RepairGauge combines current published cost data with project-specific inputs so homeowners can pressure-test expensive repair quotes before a contractor’s number becomes the only number in the room.
No signup to calculateSources shown on money pagesReviewed Aug. 28, 2026
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Calculators
Price the actual scope, not just the house.
Method, quantity, damage class, affected area, access and region matter more than a generic square-foot average.
Water damage
$1,383–$6,369
Mitigation and restoration by area, category, class, wet time and materials.
Open calculator →Basement waterproofing
$2,461–$8,201
Interior drainage, exterior excavation, sump systems and finish restoration.
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Open cost indexSteel push pier$1,250–$2,400per pier
Helical pier$1,400–$3,100per pier
Water mitigation$3–$7.50per sq ft
Foundation repair$2,225–$8,133typical project
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