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Permits and local rules for foundation repair

Foundation repair often needs a building permit, and some jobs need an engineer's involvement. Rules are local.

Historic photograph of workers setting wooden forms for a house foundation.
Photo: Carl E. Jepson (National Park Service) / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Ask the contractor who pulls the permit, what inspections are expected, and whether an engineer must stamp the plan.

Confirm license and insurance requirements with the state or city that issues them. Do not rely only on a statement on a website.

This directory lists contractors; it does not inspect homes or give engineering or legal advice.

For a local starting point, open your city page. Related guides: what affects cost and how to hire.

This directory lists contractors; it does not evaluate structures or give engineering advice.

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