Foundation jacking up: Options, Cost and Recommendations

[Satya Patil]

Hi All,

One of my SFHs in Sacramento area is showing possible signs of sinking. Contractor's measurement around two adjacent walls of the kitchen were about 1.5 inches off and the rest of the house was about 0.5 inches. So my first question is, whether this is serious enough? The house does have a crack that is 2-3 mm at its widest part and runs from living room in to the kitchen. 

Secondly, the contractor quoted $2000 per steel pier. Total cost for piers would be $20K for 8 piers. Does this sounds reasonable? 

And finally, I would love to take recommendations from Sacramento area investors for structural engineers and contractors for this type of work.

Thanks,

Satya