Foundation repair cost estimator
Get a ballpark in about 60 seconds. Choose your foundation, pier type and number of piers, and we'll turn published 2026 cost data into a range you can take into any quote.
How to read your estimate
- The pier count drives most of the price. Ten piers at $1,000–$3,000 each is $10,000–$30,000 before extras (Angi).
- Pier type moves you within the range. Angi lists average costs of about $1,000 for segmented concrete, $2,000 for steel and $3,000 for helical piers.
- The square-foot check is a sanity check. Angi's $1.50–$12 per sq ft range covers everything from crack sealing to major work.
- Extras add up. Soil reports, engineering, permits and drainage are listed separately on many quotes.
Compare methods in steel vs concrete piers and foundation repair methods compared, or try the house leveling and pier cost calculator.
Where these numbers come from
| Item | 2026 national range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Piering or underpinning, per pier | $1,000–$3,000 | Angi |
| Typical pier by type (average each) | Segmented concrete ~$1,000 · steel ~$2,000 · helical ~$3,000 | Angi (pier & beam) |
| Repair cost per sq ft of foundation | $1.50–$12 | Angi |
| Pier and beam: add a pier / replace a pier | $800–$4,000 / $2,000–$6,000 each | Angi (pier & beam) |
| Pier and beam: beam replacement / reshimming | $400–$1,200 each / $1,200–$4,000 | Angi (pier & beam) |
| Soil report / structural report | $500–$3,000 / $300–$1,000 | Angi |
| Permit | $75–$150 | Angi |
| Drainage system | $2,800–$6,500 | Angi |
Sources: Angi, How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost? (updated Oct 26, 2026); Angi, How Much Does Pier and Beam Foundation Repair Cost? (updated Sep 18, 2026). National figures, not San Antonio quotes. Accessed Nov 4, 2026.
Estimates only. This tool gives a rough range from published national data. It is not a quote, an inspection, or engineering advice. Only an on-site inspection can tell you what your home needs. Get a free inspection to find out.
How many piers does a house need?
It depends on how much of the foundation has moved and how far apart the contractor or engineer spaces the piers. Only an inspection can tell you. Use the slider to try different scenarios.
Is this calculator a quote?
No. It turns published national 2026 cost ranges from Angi into a rough range. Your matched contractor gives you a written quote after a free inspection.
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