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Frank Z.
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$26,000 Foundation Repair Quote

Frank Z.
  • Smyrna, GA
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I'm in the Atlanta area and I got a quote from AquaGuard today for fixing the foundation of a house I'm interested in purchasing and it came out to $26,000. House is in pretty good shape outside of the foundation issues. 

The house is on a hill and the part on the lower side of the hill is sinking into the ground. So far it has sank about 2 inches at the worst corner.

AquaGuard recommended putting in about 18 piers as one side of the 3,100sqft house needs to be jacked up. Is this price reasonable? 




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Mark H. Porter
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Mark H. Porter
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Gotta ask ya, and I'm not being a smart alec, but if the foundation slipped 2 inches in 47 years it may not be a massive hurdle unless you're seeking to make it perfect (or the cracks look brand new).  Cracks can be sealed and a foundation stabilized without lifting the house and building pillars.  Certainly, there are others on here that may know better, but I would check with a few more foundation contractors and ask them for a cost to stabilize and repair from water leaks.

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