Foundation repair in Montgomery costs $4,000–$15,000 for most full repairs, driven by Black Belt clay that swells in wet winters and shrinks in dry Augusts. Evaluations are free and include measured cracks, laser floor elevations, and a written scope.
How urgent is my foundation problem?
Width and trajectory decide it. A hairline crack that hasn't changed through a full wet-dry cycle can be watched. A crack wider than a quarter inch, one that grew between spring and August, or any sudden movement deserves a measured look soon — the evaluation is free, so the threshold for calling is deliberately low.
What makes Montgomery soil so difficult?
The Black Belt's vertisol clays swell dramatically when wet and shrink dramatically when dry. Wet Alabama winters expand them against footings; hot dry Augusts contract them away. That annual cycle, repeated for decades, is what moves foundations here — not a single event.
What does repair cost?
Most full repairs run $4,000 to $15,000, piers $1,200 to $3,000 each, crack work from $400, and drainage correction from under $500. The cost guide breaks down every range and what moves it.
Do you work on slab and pier-and-beam both?
Both, and Montgomery has plenty of each. Slab homes typically need perimeter piering, interior support, or leveling; pier-and-beam homes need pier, sill, and girder work with preservation-grade care on historic stock. The evaluation identifies which house you own first.
Will insurance pay for it?
Usually not — most policies exclude earth movement and settling, which is exactly what this clay does. Sudden events like a plumbing leak washing out soil can be exceptions. We document cause during the evaluation, which is what an adjuster conversation requires.
Does the warranty transfer if I sell?
Ours are written to transfer, and that paperwork matters here — Alabama buyers' inspectors know Black Belt soil and look for documented repairs. Keep the pier log and photos with the warranty; the package is what satisfies an inspector.
How long does the work take?
Crack injections take hours. Drainage correction runs one to two days. Slab work typically two to five days. Piering runs two days to a week depending on count and access. Your written scope states the timeline before work begins.
What if I just want a second opinion?
That's a legitimate reason to call and we treat it as one. Bring the other bid — our evaluation shows the measurements behind each recommendation, which makes comparison fast. Sometimes the honest outcome is confirming the other company got it right.
Still deciding?
The cost guide explains every range in detail, and our services covers each repair type. When you're ready, the free evaluation puts numbers on your specific house.
Get a free Montgomery foundation evaluation
Tell us what the house is doing — stair-step cracks, doors that stick every August, sloping floors, separating trim — and we’ll schedule an evaluation with photos and measurements. We reply the same business day.