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Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · 4.4 million people

Foundation repair cost in Detroit, MI

Most homeowners pay $16,300 – $27,200 (mid-range, typical $21,000, before sales tax), 5% above the national average and 3% above the Michigan average.

Most homeowners pay

$16,300 – $27,200Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · 8 · before sales tax
Typical: $21,000
Labour $10,416Materials $10,537Work hours: 127

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Price levels in Detroit, MI

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$11,000
$8,600 – $14,300
$5,206$5,810
Mid-range$21,000
$16,300 – $27,200
$10,416$10,537
Premium$23,000
$18,000 – $30,000
$11,718$11,324

Why prices in Detroit, MI are different

Labor is about 50% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 127 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Detroit, MI area cost about 10% 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 5% above the national figure and 3% above the Michigan average.

Detroit, MI ranks 28 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 Detroit, MI?

A mid-range job typically costs $21,000 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $16,300 – $27,200. Basic is about $11,000 and premium about $23,000.

Is foundation repair more expensive in Detroit, MI than elsewhere in Michigan?

Detroit, MI: 3% above the Michigan average of $20,400. Labor is about 50% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 127 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Detroit, MI area cost about 10% 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 5% above the national figure and 3% above the Michigan average.

How does Detroit, MI compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Detroit, MI ranks 28 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $20,000.

How much of the price is labor in Detroit, MI?

About 50% 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 cities.

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

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