What Should My Wall Repair Budget Look Like?

Repairing damaged foundation walls can be an expensive project to undertake. However, given the fact that undertaking such repairs are necessary for the future structural integrity of your home, you will have to put aside an adequate budget for foundation wall repair. 

You can start shrinking those costs by taking advantage of free service quotes like the ones we offer here at DryPro. This will give you a solid idea of what the total cost will look like and the kind of repairs you’ll need, without needing to put money down up-front. Here is other budgeting considerations that you can take into account: 

Repairing Your Foundation 

A specialist will make it clear to you that your first job should be to repair and eliminate sources of damage that could be plaguing your foundation and contributing to bowing walls. Leaving even the smallest source of foundation damage unaddressed will only mean that you’re calling on the specialists again after a few months. 

Therefore, your foundation repair budget should include the cost of repairing and eliminating all cracks, leaks, water accumulation, and other sources of foundation damage. This, of course, may include foundation excavation as well. 

Anchor Installation and Waterproofing 

After repairs are complete, a specialist will suggest that you undertake the installation of wall anchors or waterproofing procedures to maintain the structural integrity of your foundation for many years to come. The cost of wall anchors tends to be quite consistent. Depending on the severity of foundation damage, you can expect your contractor to install wall anchors between every six to eight feet along the bowing wall. 

On the other hand, the cost of waterproofing tends to fluctuate quite a bit. While basic waterproofing of your foundation walls is not too costly, if your home needs more waterproofing measures, such as sump pumps or gutter drains, this can add a few extra hundred dollars to the ticket.