Foundation Repair in Sacramento — Get Matched With a Licensed Local Pro
Cracks in the drywall, a door that won't close, a floor that's started to slope, or a musty crawl space? Tell us what you're seeing and we'll connect you with a licensed, independent foundation repair contractor in the Sacramento area for a free, no-obligation inspection.
- Free to request, no obligation
- Licensed, independent local contractors
- Compare up to three estimates
We're a matching service, not a contractor. The contractor you're matched with performs the inspection and gives you the estimate.
How it works
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Tell us about the problem
Fill out the short form or call or text. It takes about two minutes.
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We match you with a licensed local contractor
We connect you with up to three independent pros who work in your area.
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Get an on-site inspection & estimate, no obligation
The contractor inspects your home and gives you a written estimate. You decide.
Signs of foundation or crawl space trouble
Diagonal drywall cracks
Running from the corners of doors and windows.
Stair-step cracks
Zig-zagging through brick, block or stucco.
Sticking doors & windows
Rubbing, swinging on their own, or not latching.
Sloping or bouncy floors
Dips, slopes or a springy feel underfoot.
Gaps at walls & trim
Separation between walls, ceilings or baseboards.
Slab or stem wall cracks
Cracks in the concrete you can see outside or in the garage.
Crawl space moisture
Musty smell, standing water or damp insulation.
Sagging floor joists
Framing under the house that has bowed or dropped.
Foundation & crawl space services
Foundation Repair
Cracked slabs, settling stem walls and piers — get matched with a licensed foundation contractor.
Crawl Space Repair
Bouncy floors, rotted posts and sagging joists — get connected with a crawl space repair pro.
Crawl Space Encapsulation
Sealed liners, closed vents and dehumidifiers — find out if encapsulation is right for your home.
Crawl Space Vapor Barrier
Missing or torn ground cover? Get matched with a pro to install a proper vapor barrier.
Foundation Waterproofing
Grading, drains, sump pumps and sealing — control the water that moves foundations.
House Leveling
Sloping floors and sticking doors — level raised and slab homes with a licensed pro.
Why Sacramento homes get foundation problems
Foundation repair in Sacramento is common for a few reasons that have nothing to do with how well a house was built. The biggest is the ground itself. Much of the region sits on expansive clay soil, which swells when it gets wet and shrinks as it dries. Our wet winters and long, hot, dry summers put that soil through a big swing every year, and the foundation rides along with it.
Drainage makes the difference between a foundation that moves a little and one that moves a lot. A downspout that empties against the house, a yard that slopes toward the foundation, or sprinklers soaking one side keep the soil unevenly wet. Uneven moisture means uneven movement — and that's what cracks walls and tilts floors. Learn more on our foundation waterproofing and drainage page.
Age matters too. Many Sacramento homes built before the 1960s sit on raised perimeter foundations with crawl spaces, supported inside by wood posts on small concrete pads. After decades, those pads settle and posts rot, which is why crawl space repair and house leveling are so common in older neighborhoods. Many newer subdivisions are slab-on-grade, where problems tend to show up as slab cracks and sticking doors. Low ground near the American and Sacramento Rivers and toward the Delta can also see higher seasonal groundwater and wetter crawl spaces.
What to expect from a foundation inspection
Once you're matched, the contractor will contact you to set a time. A typical inspection takes an hour or two. They'll walk the outside of the house to check the foundation, grading and gutters, look at cracks and door alignment inside, and measure how level your floors are. On a raised home, they'll go into the crawl space to inspect posts, beams, joists and moisture.
Afterward, they should explain what they found, what they think is causing it, and what they recommend — with a written estimate. You're under no obligation. Before hiring anyone, verify their license on the California CSLB website at cslb.ca.gov, and for significant structural problems consider a structural engineer's evaluation. Our guide to foundation repair near me covers how to compare contractors.
Costs vary widely by home, soil, access and repair method; only an on-site inspection by a licensed contractor can give a real estimate.
Foundation repair near me: areas we serve
We match homeowners throughout Sacramento — including East Sacramento, Land Park, Midtown, Natomas, Pocket / Greenhaven, Arden-Arcade, Curtis Park, Oak Park — and nearby cities across Sacramento and south Placer counties.
Frequently asked questions
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Tell us what you're seeing and we'll connect you with a licensed, independent local contractor for a free, no-obligation on-site inspection.