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Foundation repair cost in British Columbia
Most homeowners pay $11,600 – $19,300 (mid-range, typical $14,900, before GST/HST), 1% below the national average.
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Price levels in British Columbia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $11,500 $8,950 – $14,900 | $3,809 | $7,678 |
| Mid-range | $14,900 $11,600 – $19,300 | $4,570 | $10,291 |
| Premium | $20,600 $16,000 – $26,700 | $6,094 | $14,473 |
Why prices in British Columbia are different
Labour makes up about 31% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 96 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about 3% less than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 1% below the national figure.
British Columbia ranks 4 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $11,700 | $15,100 | $20,900 |
| Kootenay | $11,600 | $15,000 | $20,700 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $11,600 | $15,000 | $20,700 |
| Cariboo | $11,500 | $14,900 | $20,600 |
| Lower Mainland | $11,500 | $14,900 | $20,600 |
| Nechako | $11,500 | $14,900 | $20,600 |
| North Coast | $11,500 | $14,900 | $20,600 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $11,400 | $14,700 | $20,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does foundation repair cost in British Columbia?
A mid-range job typically costs $14,900 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $11,600 and $19,300. A basic job is about $11,500 and a premium one about $20,600.
Is foundation repair more expensive in British Columbia than the national average?
British Columbia: 1% below the national average. Labour makes up about 31% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 96 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about 3% less than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 1% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in British Columbia?
About 31% at the mid-range level, around 96 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in British Columbia is it most expensive?
Northeast is the most expensive area at about $15,100 for a mid-range job, and Vancouver Island and Coast the least expensive at about $14,700.