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Foundation repair cost in Michigan
Most homeowners pay $15,900 – $26,500 (mid-range, typical $20,400, before sales tax), 2% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Michigan
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $10,700 $8,400 – $14,000 | $4,933 | $5,810 |
| Mid-range | $20,400 $15,900 – $26,500 | $9,870 | $10,537 |
| Premium | $22,400 $17,500 – $29,200 | $11,104 | $11,324 |
Why prices in Michigan are different
Labour makes up about 48% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 127 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Michigan cost about 4% more 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 2% above the national figure.
Michigan ranks 18 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $11,000 | $21,000 | $23,100 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $11,000 | $21,000 | $23,000 |
| Flint, MI | $10,900 | $20,800 | $22,800 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $10,800 | $20,600 | $22,600 |
| Saginaw, MI | $10,800 | $20,500 | $22,500 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $10,700 | $20,400 | $22,400 |
| Monroe, MI | $10,700 | $20,400 | $22,400 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $10,700 | $20,300 | $22,300 |
| Bay City, MI | $10,700 | $20,300 | $22,300 |
| Jackson, MI | $10,600 | $20,100 | $22,100 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $10,600 | $20,100 | $22,000 |
| Traverse City, MI | $10,600 | $20,100 | $22,100 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $10,600 | $20,000 | $22,000 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $10,600 | $20,000 | $22,000 |
| Midland, MI | $10,500 | $19,900 | $21,900 |
| Niles, MI | $10,500 | $19,800 | $21,800 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $10,400 | $19,600 | $21,600 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $10,400 | $19,600 | $21,600 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $10,300 | $19,600 | $21,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does foundation repair cost in Michigan?
A mid-range job typically costs $20,400 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $15,900 and $26,500. A basic job is about $10,700 and a premium one about $22,400.
Is foundation repair more expensive in Michigan than the national average?
Michigan: 2% above the national average. Labour makes up about 48% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 127 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Michigan cost about 4% more 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 2% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Michigan?
About 48% at the mid-range level, around 127 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Michigan is it most expensive?
Ann Arbor, MI is the most expensive area at about $21,000 for a mid-range job, and Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $19,600.