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Richmond, VA · 1.4 million people

Foundation repair cost in Richmond, VA

Most homeowners pay $15,000 – $25,000 (mid-range, typical $19,300, before sales tax), 4% below the national average and 1% below the Virginia average.

Most homeowners pay

$15,000 – $25,000Richmond, VA · 8 · before sales tax
Typical: $19,300
Labour $8,725Materials $10,537Work hours: 130.3

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Price levels in Richmond, VA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$10,200
$7,950 – $13,200
$4,361$5,810
Mid-range$19,300
$15,000 – $25,000
$8,725$10,537
Premium$21,100
$16,500 – $27,500
$9,815$11,324

Why prices in Richmond, VA are different

Labor is about 45% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 130 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Richmond, VA area cost about 8% less 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 4% below the national figure and 1% below the Virginia average.

Richmond, VA ranks 65 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 Richmond, VA?

A mid-range job typically costs $19,300 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $15,000 – $25,000. Basic is about $10,200 and premium about $21,100.

Is foundation repair more expensive in Richmond, VA than elsewhere in Virginia?

Richmond, VA: 1% below the Virginia average of $19,500. Labor is about 45% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 130 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Richmond, VA area cost about 8% less 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 4% below the national figure and 1% below the Virginia average.

How does Richmond, VA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Richmond, VA ranks 65 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $20,000.

How much of the price is labor in Richmond, VA?

About 45% 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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