How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost?
The cost of foundation repair varies widely depending on the source and severity of the damage. In some cases, foundation issues stem from shifting soil, poor drainage, or structural settling — all of which may require piering, leveling, or sealing to stabilize the foundation.
However, if the foundation damage is caused by leaking fresh water lines beneath the slab, repair costs can escalate even further.
Gaining access to the damaged pipes within your home's foundation (often by cutting into the slab and later replacing sections of concrete) is where costs can really skyrocket. This is why slab leak repairs and foundation repairs often overlap. We have an article that breaks down the difference between repairing and repiping slab leaks in your foundation.
At Repipe Specialists, our full-home repipes typically range from $4,500 for a two-bedroom, one-bath house to $15,000 for a much larger, more complex job. If you'd like to learn more, you can contact us to have one of our local repipe consultants explain your repipe options and provide you with a consultation and quote, either in-home or remotely.
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What Factors Affect the Cost of House Foundation Repair?
The cost of foundation repair can vary significantly depending on several factors. These include:
- The Cause of the Damage: If your foundation issues stem from a slab leak, you may need more than just plumbing repairs. Water from leaking pipes can erode the soil beneath your home, leading to shifts and cracks in the foundation itself. In these cases, stabilizing the home with structural work, such as underpinning, is often necessary — adding to the overall repair cost.
- The Extent of the Damage: The scope of the foundation damage plays a major role in overall costs. If the foundation has shifted significantly, you may require extensive work, like installing piers. The more severe the damage, the more expensive the repairs become.
- Type of Foundation Repair: If your foundation is stable and the issue lies with the plumbing in or beneath the slab foundation, you'll need to decide how to fix the failing pipes. Temporary repairs — like patching leaks — may seem cheaper upfront but often leave you vulnerable to future leaks and water damage. A full home repipe, which bypasses the failing pipes entirely, costs more initially but offers lasting protection for both your plumbing and foundation — saving you money and hassle down the line.
The Best Foundation Repair: A Full Home Repipe
Instead of paying for repeated and expensive slab leak repairs to your foundation, many homeowners choose a complete home repipe. At Repipe Specialists, we believe a complete repipe is the most effective way to prevent future leaks and costly repairs to your home's foundation.
A full home repipe works by capping off your old water lines under the slab and leaving them in place to avoid disruptive demolition. New fresh water pipes are routed through your walls, ceilings, and attic, bypassing the slab entirely. We use modern Uponor PEX-A tubing, which resists corrosion and is designed to last for decades.
With all fresh water lines moved above the foundation, you'll never have to worry about foundation damage caused by slab leaks again. In most cases, repiping is more cost-effective than multiple slab foundation repairs, especially when you factor in concrete work and water damage restoration. Plus, repipes are typically completed in just one to two days, with minimal disruption to your home.
Repiping offers both immediate relief and long-term peace of mind — making it the best investment for your home's foundation's future.
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Here at Repipe Specialists, we've completed thousands of foundation repipes across the country, rerouting the home's plumbing through walls and ceilings so there is no possibility of slab leaks occurring. We also consistently receive positive customer feedback about their overall home repipe experiences. We often exceed their expectations in:
- Speed: Our repipe crews typically complete a repipe in a day, returning on another day for wall patching.
- Convenience: Through our One-Stop Repipe™ Process, we handle everything from permits, to wall patching, to inspections.
- Cleanliness: Our crews are trained to protect your home while working (we cover all surfaces with protective sheeting), and to clean up fully at the end of each day.
- Peace of Mind: Repipe Specialists is a fully licensed plumber in every state we operate in, and we back all of our repipes with a lifetime warranty.
- Financing Programs: To help take the sting out of unplanned repipe expenses, we offer several financing programs.
- Price: As a specialist that performs hundreds of repipes a week, we can deliver high-quality repipes at a lower cost vs generalist plumbers.
Schedule a free in-home consultation, and a local estimator will explain all your repipe options and provide you with a written, fixed-price quote. Reroute your pipes and avoid slab foundation problems caused by faulty plumbing.