Foundation crack repair in Hamilton can run anywhere from $500 for a single injected crack, up to $90,000 for full perimeter underpinning - and that gap is exactly why no contractor can give you a real number without seeing your foundation. Here's what the free structural assessment covers, what actually drives the price, and how to book yours.
What the Free Assessment Actually Covers
A structural assessment identifies exactly which category your crack falls into - cosmetic shrinkage, or a structural issue caused by lateral soil pressure or settlement - before anything gets recommended. We don't quote foundation repair over the phone: no contractor who hasn't physically seen the crack can tell you what it actually needs. A written, fixed-price proposal follows within 48 hours, at no cost.
Fixed-price means fixed. Every project runs on a contract covering labour, materials, permits, and engineering. What's on your proposal is what ends up on your final invoice - nothing more.
What Actually Moves the Price
What the Crack Actually Is
A single crack injection runs $500 to $2,000. Wall stabilization with carbon fibre or steel anchors runs $3,000 to $8,000. If the footing itself is settling, underpinning starts at $8,000 for a localized area and scales up to $90,000 for full perimeter work.
Scope & Access
How much of the wall is affected, how many reinforcement points a bowing wall needs, and site access for any excavation all shift where a specific project lands within its price tier.
From Approved Estimate to Repaired Foundation
Crack injection and surface sealing usually don't require a permit and can often be completed the same day. Wall anchors, carbon fibre reinforcement, and underpinning do require a permit, along with engineer-stamped drawings from the City of Hamilton - BaseWorks manages that entire process once it applies. Reinforcement work typically runs 2 to 5 days; full underpinning for active settlement runs 4 to 8 weeks of physical work once permits are issued.
Why Book the Assessment Before Comparing Quotes
Ready when you are: call (647) 692-2131 or request your free assessment online - most homeowners hear back within one business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes - there is no cost and no obligation to proceed. We do not quote foundation repair over the phone; every number follows an in-person structural assessment and a written fixed-price proposal within 48 hours.
If a single isolated crack in poured concrete is the only issue, epoxy or polyurethane crack injection is usually completed the same day for $500 to $2,000 - no need for wall reinforcement or underpinning.
It comes down to whether the footing itself is settling. A bowing wall on a stable footing typically needs carbon fibre reinforcement. Active settlement affecting the footing needs underpinning. The free structural assessment determines which applies to your foundation.