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Foundation repair cost in Louisiana
Most homeowners pay $14,800 – $24,600 (mid-range, typical $18,900, before sales tax), 6% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Louisiana
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $10,000 $7,800 – $13,000 | $4,197 | $5,810 |
| Mid-range | $18,900 $14,800 – $24,600 | $8,398 | $10,537 |
| Premium | $20,800 $16,200 – $27,000 | $9,448 | $11,324 |
Why prices in Louisiana are different
Labour makes up about 44% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 129 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Louisiana cost about 11% less 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% below the national figure.
Louisiana ranks 41 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $10,200 | $19,400 | $21,300 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $10,000 | $19,000 | $20,900 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $10,000 | $18,900 | $20,800 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $9,950 | $18,800 | $20,600 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $9,950 | $18,800 | $20,600 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $9,900 | $18,700 | $20,500 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $9,850 | $18,600 | $20,400 |
| Hammond, LA | $9,850 | $18,600 | $20,400 |
| Lafayette, LA | $9,850 | $18,600 | $20,400 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $9,800 | $18,600 | $20,400 |
| Alexandria, LA | $9,800 | $18,500 | $20,300 |
| Monroe, LA | $9,800 | $18,500 | $20,300 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $9,800 | $18,500 | $20,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does foundation repair cost in Louisiana?
A mid-range job typically costs $18,900 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $14,800 and $24,600. A basic job is about $10,000 and a premium one about $20,800.
Is foundation repair more expensive in Louisiana than the national average?
Louisiana: 6% below the national average. Labour makes up about 44% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 129 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Louisiana cost about 11% less 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% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Louisiana?
About 44% 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 Louisiana is it most expensive?
Baton Rouge, LA is the most expensive area at about $19,400 for a mid-range job, and Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $18,500.