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San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA · 2.0 million people

Foundation repair cost in San Jose, CA

Most homeowners pay $18,100 – $30,100 (mid-range, typical $23,200, before sales tax), 16% above the national average and 9% above the California average.

Most homeowners pay

$18,100 – $30,100San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA · 8 · before sales tax
Typical: $23,200
Labour $12,627Materials $10,537Work hours: 128.4

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Price levels in San Jose, CA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$12,100
$9,450 – $15,800
$6,311$5,810
Mid-range$23,200
$18,100 – $30,100
$12,627$10,537
Premium$25,500
$19,900 – $33,200
$14,205$11,324

Why prices in San Jose, CA are different

Labor is about 55% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 128 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the San Jose, CA area cost about 34% 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 16% above the national figure and 9% above the California average.

San Jose, CA ranks 5 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 Jose, CA?

A mid-range job typically costs $23,200 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $18,100 – $30,100. Basic is about $12,100 and premium about $25,500.

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

San Jose, CA: 9% above the California average of $21,300. Labor is about 55% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 128 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the San Jose, CA area cost about 34% 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 16% above the national figure and 9% above the California average.

How does San Jose, CA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, San Jose, CA ranks 5 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $20,000.

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

About 55% at the mid-range level, around 128 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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