Cheapest States for Foundation Repair (2026)
Foundation Repair cost ranked across all 50 states for a typical 1 projects project. The Southeast is cheapest (from $400); the West is priciest (up to $29,000) — a spread of about 50%.
Last updated
Which states are cheapest for a foundation repair? Foundation Repair is least expensive in the Southeast — including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky — where a typical 1 projects project averages $5,000. It is most expensive in the West (Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Idaho), averaging $7,500. The national average is about $6,000 in 2026.
- Cheapest region
- Southeast
- Priciest region
- West
- National average
- $6,000
- State spread
- ~50%
$400–$20,000 per project. States include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky.
$550–$29,000 per project. States include Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Idaho.
Foundation Repair Cost by Region, Ranked
Cheapest to most expensive, for a typical 1 projects project (2026).
| Rank | Region | Per project | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeast | $400–$20,000 | $400–$20,000 |
| 2 | Midwest | $450–$22,000 | $450–$22,000 |
| 3 | Southwest | $450–$22,000 | $450–$22,000 |
| 4 | Northeast | $500–$26,000 | $500–$26,000 |
| 5 | West | $550–$29,000 | $550–$29,000 |
Foundation Repair Cost by State, Ranked (2026)
All 50 states, cheapest to most expensive, for a typical 1 projects project. Click any state for a full local breakdown.
| # | State | Region | Avg total | vs. US avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | Southeast | $5,000 | -17% |
| 2 | Arkansas | Southeast | $5,000 | -17% |
| 3 | Florida | Southeast | $5,000 | -17% |
| 4 | Georgia | Southeast | $5,000 | -17% |
| 5 | Kentucky | Southeast | $5,000 | -17% |
| 6 | Louisiana | Southeast | $5,000 | -17% |
| 7 | Mississippi | Southeast | $5,000 | -17% |
| 8 | North Carolina | Southeast | $5,000 | -17% |
| 9 | South Carolina | Southeast | $5,000 | -17% |
| 10 | Tennessee | Southeast | $5,000 | -17% |
| 11 | Virginia | Southeast | $5,000 | -17% |
| 12 | West Virginia | Southeast | $5,000 | -17% |
| 13 | Arizona | Southwest | $5,500 | -8% |
| 14 | Illinois | Midwest | $5,500 | -8% |
| 15 | Indiana | Midwest | $5,500 | -8% |
| 16 | Iowa | Midwest | $5,500 | -8% |
| 17 | Kansas | Midwest | $5,500 | -8% |
| 18 | Michigan | Midwest | $5,500 | -8% |
| 19 | Minnesota | Midwest | $5,500 | -8% |
| 20 | Missouri | Midwest | $5,500 | -8% |
| 21 | Nebraska | Midwest | $5,500 | -8% |
| 22 | New Mexico | Southwest | $5,500 | -8% |
| 23 | North Dakota | Midwest | $5,500 | -8% |
| 24 | Ohio | Midwest | $5,500 | -8% |
| 25 | Oklahoma | Southwest | $5,500 | -8% |
| 26 | South Dakota | Midwest | $5,500 | -8% |
| 27 | Texas | Southwest | $5,500 | -8% |
| 28 | Wisconsin | Midwest | $5,500 | -8% |
| 29 | Connecticut | Northeast | $6,500 | +8% |
| 30 | Delaware | Northeast | $6,500 | +8% |
| 31 | Maine | Northeast | $6,500 | +8% |
| 32 | Maryland | Northeast | $6,500 | +8% |
| 33 | Massachusetts | Northeast | $6,500 | +8% |
| 34 | New Hampshire | Northeast | $6,500 | +8% |
| 35 | New Jersey | Northeast | $6,500 | +8% |
| 36 | New York | Northeast | $6,500 | +8% |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | Northeast | $6,500 | +8% |
| 38 | Rhode Island | Northeast | $6,500 | +8% |
| 39 | Vermont | Northeast | $6,500 | +8% |
| 40 | Alaska | West | $7,500 | +25% |
| 41 | California | West | $7,500 | +25% |
| 42 | Colorado | West | $7,500 | +25% |
| 43 | Hawaii | West | $7,500 | +25% |
| 44 | Idaho | West | $7,500 | +25% |
| 45 | Montana | West | $7,500 | +25% |
| 46 | Nevada | West | $7,500 | +25% |
| 47 | Oregon | West | $7,500 | +25% |
| 48 | Utah | West | $7,500 | +25% |
| 49 | Washington | West | $7,500 | +25% |
| 50 | Wyoming | West | $7,500 | +25% |
"Avg total" is the mid-range estimate for a 1 projects project. "vs. US avg" compares it against the $6,000 national average.
How this ranking is calculated
BuildCost models foundation repair pricing across five U.S. regions (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West). Each state is ranked by its region's labor and material costs, so states in the same region share a baseline — actual prices still vary by metro, contractor, and site conditions. Totals assume a typical 1 projects project at mid-grade materials. For a precise local figure, open your state's page or run the free estimate tool.
Find a Foundation Repair Pro Near You
Get free quotes from top-rated local pros. No obligation.
Sponsored — BuildCost may earn a referral fee at no extra cost to you. This site connects you with independent service professionals through a third-party matching platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest state for a foundation repair?
The lowest foundation repair costs are in the Southeast region — states like Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky. A typical 1 projects project there runs $400–$20,000, averaging $5,000 in 2026.
What is the most expensive state for a foundation repair?
The highest foundation repair costs are in the West region — states like Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Idaho. A typical 1 projects project there runs $550–$29,000, averaging $7,500 — roughly 50% more than the cheapest region.
How much does a foundation repair cost on average in the US?
Nationally, a foundation repair costs $470–$23,800 for a typical 1 projects project, averaging about $6,000 in 2026.
Why does foundation repair cost vary by state?
The biggest driver is regional labor rates, which can differ 30–50% between markets. Material logistics, permit fees, code requirements, climate-driven construction needs, and local contractor demand also push costs up or down. BuildCost models pricing across five U.S. regions, so states in the same region share a baseline.
Compare Other Project Costs by State
Get Your Estimate
How big is your Foundation Repair?
Covers everything from minor crack injection to full underpinning — see the cost-by-repair-type breakdown below for a more specific estimate.
Foundation Repair cost guide
National averages, labor vs. materials, hidden costs, and contractor questions.
Foundation Repair Cost Guide →Find a Foundation Repair Pro Near You
Get free quotes from top-rated local pros. No obligation.
Sponsored — BuildCost may earn a referral fee at no extra cost to you. This site connects you with independent service professionals through a third-party matching platform.