Foundation Repair Estimate Template
A foundation repair company estimate forecasts the price before work starts: 8 lines for stabilize a settling rear corner with eight steel push piers and seal two basement wall cracks, totalling $15,860.00, with materials the largest share (68%). It states its assumptions and stays valid for 30 days. Edit the lines and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a foundation repair: stabilize a settling rear corner with eight steel push piers and seal two basement wall cracks. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Oak Lane Foundation Repair
222 Market Street
Springfield, IL 62704
billing@example.com
(608) 555-0122
Estimate
Prepared for
Alex Morgan
63 Linden Place
Fairview, OR 97024
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structural engineer evaluation and report | 1 each | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Hand excavation at pier locationsDig to footing, set aside soil and sod | 8 each | $220.00 | $1,760.00 |
| Steel push pier, installed to load-bearing strataDriven depth and final pressure recorded per pier | 8 pier | $1,350.00 | $10,800.00 |
| Hydraulic lift and transfer of loadLift attempted toward original elevation | 1 each | $900.00 | $900.00 |
| Backfill, compact and restore sod | 8 each | $75.00 | $600.00 |
| Epoxy injection of wall cracks | 14 linear ft | $55.00 | $770.00 |
| Building permit | 1 each | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Elevation survey before and after | 2 each | $125.00 | $250.00 |
- Subtotal
- $15,860.00
- Estimate total
- $15,860.00
Notes
A foundation repair estimate should reference the inspection or engineer's findings, give the number and type of piers with a price each, and say what happens if piers must go deeper than assumed.
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Foundation Repair estimate at a glance
| Scope estimated | Stabilize a settling rear corner with eight steel push piers and seal two basement wall cracks |
|---|---|
| Estimate total | $15,860.00 before tax |
| Valid for | 30 days from the estimate date |
| Deposit | Foundation contracts commonly take a deposit before the engineer's plan is permitted and the piers are ordered. |
| Materials (1 line) | $10,800.00, 68% |
| Labour (4 lines) | $4,030.00, 25% |
| Services (2 lines) | $850.00, 5% |
| Priced in | pier |
Estimate breakdown for stabilize a settling rear corner with eight steel push piers and seal two basement wall cracks
| Item | Type | Est. quantity | Est. amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structural engineer evaluation and report | Services | 1 each | $600.00 |
| Hand excavation at pier locations | Labour | 8 each | $1,760.00 |
| Steel push pier, installed to load-bearing strata | Materials | 8 pier | $10,800.00 |
| Hydraulic lift and transfer of load | Labour | 1 each | $900.00 |
| Backfill, compact and restore sod | Labour | 8 each | $600.00 |
| Epoxy injection of wall cracks | Labour | 14 linear ft | $770.00 |
| Building permit | Fees | 1 each | $180.00 |
| Elevation survey before and after | Services | 2 each | $250.00 |
| Estimated total | $15,860.00 |
What to write on a foundation repair estimate
A foundation repair estimate should reference the inspection or engineer's findings, give the number and type of piers with a price each, and say what happens if piers must go deeper than assumed.
Materials and products are $10,800.00 of this $15,860.00 estimate (68%), so say how long those prices hold: supplier prices can move before the job starts.
Foundation stabilization is priced per pier installed, with an engineer's evaluation, excavation access and lifting attempts listed as separate items.
Assumptions behind each line
Write these next to the 8 lines so the customer sees what the $15,860.00 depends on.
- Structural engineer evaluation and report: 1 each, $600.00.
- Hand excavation at pier locations: 8 each at $220.00 per each ($1,760.00); extra each at the same rate.
- Steel push pier, installed to load-bearing strata: 8 pier at $1,350.00 ($10,800.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Hydraulic lift and transfer of load: 1 each at $900.00 per each ($900.00); extra each at the same rate.
- Backfill, compact and restore sod: 8 each at $75.00 per each ($600.00); extra each at the same rate.
- Epoxy injection of wall cracks: 14 linear ft at $55.00 per linear ft ($770.00); extra linear ft at the same rate.
- Building permit: a flat $180.00.
- Elevation survey before and after: 2 each, $250.00.
Changes, overruns and change orders
If the customer adds work, put it on a signed change order first. Pricing the extra in pier keeps it comparable with the $15,860.00 you estimated.
A 10% rise in material prices would add $1,080.00 to this job, which is why many foundation repair companies limit how long an estimate stays valid.
Tips from foundation repair work billing
- Number each pier to match the pier plan and list its driven depth and final installation pressure, because that log is what an engineer, a buyer's inspector or a warranty claim will ask to see.
- Show the elevation readings taken before and after the lift, so the customer can see how much the corner rose instead of judging the result by whether old drywall cracks closed.
- State whether your warranty transfers to the next owner and attach its number to the invoice, since homeowners usually look for it when they sell the house.
- Bill extra piers found necessary after excavation only with a signed change order that references the engineer's revised plan, rather than adding them to the original pier count.
Turning the foundation repair estimate into an invoice
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Get it approved
Ask Alex Morgan to sign or reply in writing to estimate EST-4037.
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Record the changes
Update quantities to what was actually used across the 8 lines.
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Switch the document type
Change Estimate to Invoice in the tool; the lines and parties stay.
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Deduct what was paid
Enter any deposit as amount paid so the balance due is correct.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write a foundation repair estimate?
Describe the job (Stabilize a settling rear corner with eight steel push piers and seal two basement wall cracks), list each line with an estimated quantity and rate, total it ($15,860.00 in the sample), state how long it is valid and what it assumes, then send it as a PDF for approval.
Is a foundation repair estimate binding?
An estimate is a forecast, not a fixed price, so the final invoice can differ when the work or materials change. Rules vary by country and state; to stay safe, get written approval before billing noticeably more than the $15,860.00 you estimated.
How long should a foundation repair estimate be valid?
Thirty days is common and is what this template uses. With 68% of the price in materials, a shorter validity protects you if supplier prices rise.