These are the questions homeowners ask most before they call. For the numbers in more detail, see the cost page; for how a request moves from your call to an evaluation, see how it works. Insurance has its own page: does insurance cover foundation repair in Louisiana?
Questions and answers
What is Baton Rouge House Leveling?
Baton Rouge House Leveling is a referral service. We connect Baton Rouge homeowners with a licensed local foundation specialist. We don't do the work — we route your request to one contractor who does. We do not evaluate, price, or perform foundation repair ourselves.
Do I pay anything for the referral?
There is no charge to you for the referral. If you hire the specialist, your quote, contract, and payment are between you and that contractor.
How much does foundation repair cost in Baton Rouge?
Published ranges from Louisiana foundation companies run roughly $3,500 to $12,000 for slab repair, $3,000 to $15,000 for house leveling, and $4,000 to $15,000 for piering. Statewide, published figures span $2,000 to $75,000 or more. These are not quotes; a real number comes only from an in-person evaluation.
What is the difference between slab and pier-and-beam foundations?
A slab-on-grade house sits directly on a concrete slab, so repair usually means stabilizing and lifting it from below with piers. A pier-and-beam house sits on piers over a crawlspace, so leveling is usually done from underneath by resetting piers, shimming, and replacing rotted sills or beams.
Is house leveling the same as foundation repair?
Around Baton Rouge the terms overlap. “House leveling” is the everyday word, and it can mean shimming and resetting a raised pier-and-beam house or lifting a settled slab. “Foundation repair” is the broader term for both, plus drainage work and crack repair.
What are the signs of a foundation problem?
Common signs include cracks in drywall, brick, or the slab; floors that slope or feel bouncy; doors and windows that stick or will not latch; gaps around trim or between walls and ceilings; and standing water or damp soil under a raised house. One sign alone does not prove a structural problem, which is why an in-person evaluation matters.
How long does a foundation evaluation take?
It depends on the size and type of house. An evaluation usually includes elevation readings, a look at cracks inside and out, and, on a raised house, a look underneath. Ask the specialist how long to set aside when you schedule.
Why does drainage matter for a foundation?
Much foundation movement starts with water: soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry, or water that pools against the house or under it. If the drainage cause is not addressed, a structural repair can be undone by the same water. A good quote lists drainage correction as its own line.
Should I just seal the cracks?
Not first. A crack is a symptom. Sealing it without understanding why it formed can hide continuing movement. Crack repair usually comes after the cause is understood and any structural or drainage work is done.
What should a foundation quote include?
It should itemize four things separately: evaluation findings, drainage or moisture correction, structural repair (piers, shims, or sills, with counts and locations), and finish or cosmetic repair. A single lump sum makes it hard to compare two bids.
Does insurance cover foundation repair?
It depends on your policy — ask your carrier. This is not insurance advice; the insurance page lists the questions worth asking.
What areas do you serve?
Baton Rouge and the surrounding metro, including Zachary, Baker, Central, Denham Springs, Walker, Gonzales, Prairieville, Port Allen, Plaquemine, across East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Ascension, West Baton Rouge, and Iberville parishes.
When can I call?
Monday – Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sunday: Closed. Call (225) 535-8057. If you reach us after hours, leave a message or send the request form.
What should I have ready when I call?
What you are seeing and where, roughly when you first noticed it, whether the house is on a slab or raised on piers if you know, any recent leaks or high water, and photos if you have them.