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Pittsburgh, PA · 2.4 million people

Foundation repair cost in Pittsburgh, PA

Most homeowners pay $16,000 – $26,600 (mid-range, typical $20,500, before sales tax), 2% above the national average and in line with the Pennsylvania average.

Most homeowners pay

$16,000 – $26,600Pittsburgh, PA · 8 · before sales tax
Typical: $20,500
Labour $9,936Materials $10,537Work hours: 127.7

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Price levels in Pittsburgh, PA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$10,800
$8,400 – $14,000
$4,966$5,810
Mid-range$20,500
$16,000 – $26,600
$9,936$10,537
Premium$22,500
$17,600 – $29,300
$11,178$11,324

Why prices in Pittsburgh, PA are different

Labor is about 49% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 128 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Pittsburgh, PA area cost about 5% 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 2% above the national figure and in line with the Pennsylvania average.

Pittsburgh, PA ranks 40 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 Pittsburgh, PA?

A mid-range job typically costs $20,500 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $16,000 – $26,600. Basic is about $10,800 and premium about $22,500.

Is foundation repair more expensive in Pittsburgh, PA than elsewhere in Pennsylvania?

Pittsburgh, PA: in line with the Pennsylvania average of $20,600. Labor is about 49% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 128 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Pittsburgh, PA area cost about 5% 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 2% above the national figure and in line with the Pennsylvania average.

How does Pittsburgh, PA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Pittsburgh, PA ranks 40 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $20,000.

How much of the price is labor in Pittsburgh, PA?

About 49% 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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