Helical piers, full perimeter cost in 2026
A US-average helical piers, full perimeter foundation repair runs $10,800 to $52,800 installed in 2026, with typical jobs near $22,800. Major settlement, weak soils, or active water. 12 plus piers.
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How helical piers, full perimeter compares to other foundation repair options
| Variant | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Crack injection (epoxy or polyurethane) Single non-structural crack. 500 to 1500 dollar range. | $550 | $1,150 | $2,650 |
Carbon fiber wall reinforcement Bowing basement wall, no displacement. Strap every 4 feet. | $2,500 | $5,250 | $12,100 |
Mudjacking or polyjacking Sunken slab on grade. Cheaper than full pier work. | $2,950 | $6,200 | $14,300 |
Steel push piers (6 to 10 piers) The default underpinning job. Stabilizes settled exterior footings. | $4,500 | $9,500 | $22,000 |
Helical piers, full perimeter Major settlement, weak soils, or active water. 12 plus piers. | $10,800 | $22,800 | $52,800 |
What changes the price
Soil type
Expansive clay soils (Texas, Oklahoma, parts of California) move 4 to 6 inches per season and drive most US underpinning jobs. Sandy soils settle but rarely heave.
Pier count and depth
Each push pier runs 1500 to 2500 dollars installed. Helical piers cost 1800 to 3000 dollars and reach bearing strata in saturated soils that push piers cannot.
Access and obstructions
Slab-on-grade homes need tunneling under the foundation, adding 6000 to 12000 dollars over crawl-space access for the same number of piers.
Helical piers, full perimeter cost by state
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- Helical piers, full perimeter in Connecticut
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Delaware
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- Helical piers, full perimeter in Georgia
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Hawaii
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- Helical piers, full perimeter in Indiana
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Iowa
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Kansas
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Kentucky
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Louisiana
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Maine
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Maryland
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Massachusetts
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Michigan
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Minnesota
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- Helical piers, full perimeter in Nebraska
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Nevada
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- Helical piers, full perimeter in New Jersey
- Helical piers, full perimeter in New Mexico
- Helical piers, full perimeter in New York
- Helical piers, full perimeter in North Carolina
- Helical piers, full perimeter in North Dakota
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Ohio
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Oklahoma
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Oregon
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Pennsylvania
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Rhode Island
- Helical piers, full perimeter in South Carolina
- Helical piers, full perimeter in South Dakota
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Tennessee
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Texas
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Utah
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Vermont
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Virginia
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Washington
- Helical piers, full perimeter in West Virginia
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Wisconsin
- Helical piers, full perimeter in Wyoming
Other foundation repair variants
- Crack injection (epoxy or polyurethane)Single non-structural crack. 500 to 1500 dollar range.
- Carbon fiber wall reinforcementBowing basement wall, no displacement. Strap every 4 feet.
- Mudjacking or polyjackingSunken slab on grade. Cheaper than full pier work.
- Steel push piers (6 to 10 piers)The default underpinning job. Stabilizes settled exterior footings.
Frequently asked questions
How long does foundation repair take?+
Pier installation runs two to five days for a typical six- to ten-pier job. Mudjacking finishes in one day. Full helical perimeter work can take a week.
Does homeowners insurance cover foundation repair?+
Almost never for settlement, expansive soil, or hydrostatic pressure. Insurance covers sudden events such as a vehicle impact or a documented plumbing leak.
How do I know if I need foundation repair?+
Diagonal cracks wider than a credit card, doors that no longer latch, gaps between trim and ceilings, and exterior brick stair-step cracks are the strongest signals.
Will foundation repair lower my home's value?+
A documented, warrantied repair usually maintains value. Unrepaired structural damage discounts the home 10 to 15 percent in most appraisal reports.
Can I DIY any foundation work?+
Surface crack sealing and minor drainage grading, yes. Underpinning, wall anchors, and pier work require licensed contractors and almost always a structural engineer sign-off.