How payment usually works
- Written price first. Nothing is owed for the inspection or the plan.
- Small jobs like crack injection or a sump swap are usually paid when the work is finished.
- Larger jobs may have a deposit for materials and the permit, with the balance due on completion. The schedule is written into the agreement.
Financing
Monthly payment options through outside lenders may be available on larger repairs, subject to the lender's approval and terms. Ask at the inspection what applies to your job, and compare the rate and fees with a home equity line or personal loan from your own bank before choosing.
Spreading the work out
Not everything has to happen at once. A plan can separate what is urgent, like a wall that is still moving, from what can wait a season, like leveling a patio. We mark which parts are which.
Insurance
Most homeowners policies exclude settlement and soil movement, but some damage from sudden covered events is paid. Read the insurance guide before you file.
Ranges before the visit
For a rough idea first, see what foundation repair, waterproofing and concrete leveling usually cost in the area.
