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Foundation repair cost in California
Most homeowners pay $16,600 – $27,700 (mid-range, typical $21,300, before sales tax), 6% above the national average.
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| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $11,200 $8,750 – $14,600 | $5,390 | $5,810 |
| Mid-range | $21,300 $16,600 – $27,700 | $10,784 | $10,537 |
| Premium | $23,500 $18,300 – $30,500 | $12,132 | $11,324 |
Why prices in California are different
Labour makes up about 51% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 129 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in California cost about 14% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 6% above the national figure.
California ranks 11 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $12,100 | $23,200 | $25,500 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $12,100 | $23,200 | $25,500 |
| Napa, CA | $11,600 | $22,000 | $24,300 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $11,300 | $21,600 | $23,800 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $11,400 | $21,600 | $23,800 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $11,300 | $21,500 | $23,600 |
| Salinas, CA | $11,200 | $21,400 | $23,500 |
| Vallejo, CA | $11,200 | $21,400 | $23,500 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $11,200 | $21,300 | $23,500 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $11,200 | $21,200 | $23,400 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $11,100 | $21,200 | $23,300 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $11,100 | $21,200 | $23,300 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $11,100 | $21,100 | $23,200 |
| El Centro, CA | $11,100 | $21,100 | $23,200 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $11,100 | $21,100 | $23,200 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $11,100 | $21,100 | $23,200 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $11,100 | $21,100 | $23,300 |
| Modesto, CA | $11,100 | $21,000 | $23,100 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $11,100 | $21,000 | $23,200 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $11,100 | $21,000 | $23,100 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $11,000 | $20,900 | $23,000 |
| Merced, CA | $10,900 | $20,800 | $22,900 |
| Yuba City, CA | $11,000 | $20,800 | $22,900 |
| Redding, CA | $10,900 | $20,700 | $22,700 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $10,800 | $20,600 | $22,600 |
| Chico, CA | $10,800 | $20,500 | $22,500 |
| Fresno, CA | $10,800 | $20,500 | $22,600 |
| Visalia, CA | $10,500 | $19,900 | $21,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does foundation repair cost in California?
A mid-range job typically costs $21,300 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $16,600 and $27,700. A basic job is about $11,200 and a premium one about $23,500.
Is foundation repair more expensive in California than the national average?
California: 6% above the national average. Labour makes up about 51% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 129 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in California cost about 14% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 6% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in California?
About 51% at the mid-range level, around 129 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in California is it most expensive?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is the most expensive area at about $23,200 for a mid-range job, and Visalia, CA the least expensive at about $19,900.