Foundation basics

Foundation repair methods, in plain words

Short guides to the repairs foundation contractors quote most: what each method is, when it fits, what it costs, and what to ask before you sign.

Foundation repair Helical Piers: What They Are, How They Work, and What They Cost A helical pier is a steel shaft with screw-like plates. It is turned deep into the ground until it reaches soil that can carry the house. Then the house is tied to it. 5 min read · 4 questions answered Foundation repair Steel Push Piers: How They Fix a Sinking Foundation Steel push piers are steel tubes driven deep into the ground under your foundation. The weight of the house pushes them down until they hit firm soil or rock. 4 min read · 4 questions answered Foundation repair Crawl Space Jacks: What They Are and When You Need Them A crawl space jack is an adjustable steel post that holds up the beam under your floor. It is a common fix for bouncy or sagging floors over a crawl space. 4 min read · 4 questions answered

Costs come from named public cost guides and code facts from the International Code Council, cited on each page. Your engineer and local building department have the final say. Nothing here is legal or engineering advice.