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Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · 5.0 million people

Foundation repair cost in Boston, MA

Most homeowners pay $17,800 – $29,600 (mid-range, typical $22,800, before sales tax), 14% above the national average and in line with the Massachusetts average.

Most homeowners pay

$17,800 – $29,600Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · 8 · before sales tax
Typical: $22,800
Labour $12,271Materials $10,537Work hours: 129.6

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Price levels in Boston, MA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$11,900
$9,300 – $15,500
$6,133$5,810
Mid-range$22,800
$17,800 – $29,600
$12,271$10,537
Premium$25,100
$19,600 – $32,700
$13,805$11,324

Why prices in Boston, MA are different

Labor is about 54% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 130 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Boston, MA area cost about 30% 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 14% above the national figure and in line with the Massachusetts average.

Boston, MA ranks 8 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 Boston, MA?

A mid-range job typically costs $22,800 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $17,800 – $29,600. Basic is about $11,900 and premium about $25,100.

Is foundation repair more expensive in Boston, MA than elsewhere in Massachusetts?

Boston, MA: in line with the Massachusetts average of $22,700. Labor is about 54% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 130 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Boston, MA area cost about 30% 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 14% above the national figure and in line with the Massachusetts average.

How does Boston, MA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Boston, MA ranks 8 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $20,000.

How much of the price is labor in Boston, MA?

About 54% at the mid-range level, around 130 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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