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Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · 12.9 million people

Foundation repair cost in Los Angeles, CA

Most homeowners pay $16,500 – $27,500 (mid-range, typical $21,200, before sales tax), 6% above the national average and in line with the California average.

Most homeowners pay

$16,500 – $27,500Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · 8 · before sales tax
Typical: $21,200
Labour $10,615Materials $10,537Work hours: 128.9

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Price levels in Los Angeles, CA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$11,100
$8,650 – $14,400
$5,305$5,810
Mid-range$21,200
$16,500 – $27,500
$10,615$10,537
Premium$23,300
$18,100 – $30,200
$11,941$11,324

Why prices in Los Angeles, CA are different

Labor is about 50% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 129 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Los Angeles, CA area cost about 12% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 6% above the national figure and in line with the California average.

Los Angeles, CA ranks 24 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does foundation repair cost in Los Angeles, CA?

A mid-range job typically costs $21,200 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $16,500 – $27,500. Basic is about $11,100 and premium about $23,300.

Is foundation repair more expensive in Los Angeles, CA than elsewhere in California?

Los Angeles, CA: in line with the California average of $21,300. Labor is about 50% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 129 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Los Angeles, CA area cost about 12% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 6% above the national figure and in line with the California average.

How does Los Angeles, CA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Los Angeles, CA ranks 24 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $20,000.

How much of the price is labor in Los Angeles, CA?

About 50% 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 cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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