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Foundation cost data methodology

Our foundation cost data methodology has one rule: a price range appears only when at least twelve sourced, dated quotes back that exact job type. As of 27 October 2026, no figure has met that rule, so HyreFoundation publishes no foundation repair prices. Our calculators take your own quoted rates instead.

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The rule

  • Twelve or more quotes per cell. A cell is one job type, such as push piers on a slab, priced one way.
  • Every quote sourced. A written bid, invoice or public record we can point to, with personal details removed.
  • Every quote dated. Prices drift. Each quote carries the date it was issued.
  • No interpolation. We never scale a national number to a city or state, and never fill a gap with an estimate.
  • The range shows its spread. Low, middle and high, with the count of quotes behind it.

Where we stand

No cell has cleared the rule. That is why our cost pages explain what moves a price, such as pier depth, soil, access, method and warranty, without giving a dollar range. It is also why every calculator on this site asks you to type the rate from your own quote and holds no default.

What we will not do

  • Reprint unsourced averages from other publishers.
  • Present one contractor’s price list as a market rate.
  • Change a figure’s date without new quotes behind it.

How the method changes

If we change the rule, this page will say what changed and when. Errors go on the corrections log. Our referral model is disclosed separately, and no company can pay to change a figure. Engineers who want to review cost pages can write for us.

Questions people ask

Why does HyreFoundation not publish foundation repair prices?
Because no price cell has met our standard yet: at least twelve sourced, dated quotes for the same job type. Until one does, we explain what drives the price and let you enter your own figures in our calculators.
Why twelve quotes?
Foundation prices vary widely with depth, soil, access and method. A handful of quotes can mislead. Twelve is our floor for showing a range, not a guarantee it is enough.
Why not use national averages from other sites?
Most do not show where their numbers came from or when. We will not republish a figure we cannot trace.
Can I contribute a quote?
Yes. Send a written quote with your personal details removed to hello@hyrefoundation.com. Tell us the city or state and the date. We will not publish anything that identifies you or the contractor without consent.

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