{"id":803,"date":"2011-04-13T18:33:57","date_gmt":"2011-04-13T18:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arredondogroup.com\/blog\/?p=803"},"modified":"2013-07-12T11:10:06","modified_gmt":"2013-07-12T16:10:06","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-part-2-san-antonio-foundation-repair-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arredondogroup.com\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions-part-2-san-antonio-foundation-repair-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions Part 2 &#8211; San Antonio Foundation Repair Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-362\" title=\"foundation repair costs\" alt=\"Foundation Repair San Antonio\" src=\"https:\/\/arredondogroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rodney-dangerfield-nervous-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/p>\n<p>Is the thought of actually addressing a real foundation repair on your home got you nervous?\u00a0 I bet the possible hefty foundation repair cost makes you not want to address the issue at all.\u00a0\u00a0 Maybe you just want to know if you have a REAL foundation problem to begin with?<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s dispel the myths and get down to the truth with Part 2 of our &#8220;<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span>&#8221; series!\u00a0\u00a0 If you missed part 1 click here &#8211;&gt;<a title=\"Foundation Repair Problems\" href=\"https:\/\/arredondogroup.com\/frequently-asked-questions-part-1-san-antonio-foundation-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;Frequently Asked Questions&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>\u201cFrequently Asked Questions \u2013 Part 2\u2033<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong> How much does it cost to repair my foundation?<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The foundation repair cost is largely dependent on the type and extent of the damage.\u00a0 Construction methods\/materials\u00a0 and soil conditions\u00a0 are different for every building and therefore the repair must be properly engineered\/customized to do the job.\u00a0 Generally speaking, the average costs for average size home will run:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Underpinning of a house will run about $3,500 \u2013 $5,000 per corner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Moderate foundation damage, partial underpinning $8,000 \u2013 $12,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Extensive foundation damage, full underpinning $20,000 \u2013 $30,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2.\u00a0 How many piers will I need? <\/strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Every house is different.\u00a0 Our engineers determine the number and placement of piers needed based on a\u00a0 structural assessment of your foundation and floor surface elevations.\u00a0 Many things affect the foundation repair design including existing weight bearing soil capacity, drainage, foundation condition\/deviation, building structural design and construction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>3.\u00a0 Does homeowner insurance cover the cost of these repairs? <\/strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">If the foundation problem is the result of a plumbing leak, coverage may be available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.\u00a0 Can\u2019t I just sell the house as is? <\/strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Mortgage company\u2019s will not loan on houses\/buildings\u00a0 in structural disrepair.\u00a0\u00a0 Investors used to buy \u201cfixer upper\u201d\u00a0 for pennies on the dollar, but\u00a0 with all the \u201cREPOS\u201d on the market, it is not likely the house would sell without repair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.\u00a0 Do you provide financing? <\/strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">We have some <\/span><a title=\"foundation repair cost\" href=\"..\/..\/services\/financing\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">financing solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> that will help make your repairs get done on time and allow you to sleep soundly. Most San Antonio foundation repair companies do not offer financing.<\/span><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We welcome your questions and comments to all of our posted information and do hope this can help you complete your \u201cdue diligence\u201d concerning foundation repair.<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to give our office a call for any reason and one of our experts will assist you <strong>210.645.6811<\/strong>.\u00a0 In the meantime grab our FREE \u201cBuyer\u2019s Guide Report\u201d so you can be a better informed consumer\u00a0 when dealing with your biggest investment, your home.\u00a0 <strong>Just enter your information in the form to the right and we will email it to you right now=====&gt;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Look forward to hearing from you &amp; stay tuned for more Q &amp; A,<\/p>\n<h3><em>Ernie Arredondo<\/em>, PE<\/h3>\n<p><strong>p.s. 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