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San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · 3.3 million people

Foundation repair cost in San Diego, CA

Most homeowners pay $16,600 – $27,700 (mid-range, typical $21,300, before sales tax), 6% above the national average and in line with the California average.

Most homeowners pay

$16,600 – $27,700San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · 8 · before sales tax
Typical: $21,300
Labour $10,792Materials $10,537Work hours: 129.3

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Price levels in San Diego, CA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$11,200
$8,750 – $14,600
$5,394$5,810
Mid-range$21,300
$16,600 – $27,700
$10,792$10,537
Premium$23,500
$18,300 – $30,500
$12,141$11,324

Why prices in San Diego, CA are different

Labor is about 51% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 129 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the San Diego, CA area cost about 14% 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.

San Diego, CA ranks 20 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 San Diego, CA?

A mid-range job typically costs $21,300 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $16,600 – $27,700. Basic is about $11,200 and premium about $23,500.

Is foundation repair more expensive in San Diego, CA than elsewhere in California?

San Diego, CA: in line with the California average of $21,300. Labor is about 51% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 129 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the San Diego, CA area cost about 14% 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 San Diego, CA compare with other large metros?

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

How much of the price is labor in San Diego, CA?

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 cities.

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

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