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Top-Rated Foundation repair specialists in Reading - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Avalon Masonry and Construction
Avalon Masonry and Construction
4.8(
53
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional. Did a complete inspection before giving an estimate. Avalon had the specific experience in repairing foundations that we were looking for. They also moved things in the basement to access the walls they worked on, then moved everything back when they were finished. They cleaned up afterwards both inside and outside."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
116 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Republic Masonry
5.0(
23
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Concrete Foundation - RepairPoured Concrete Wall - Repair

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Henry repaired both corners on both sets of stairs on my property he made it match the original design and also fixed the bottom of the steps. He fixed my landing making it more comfortable to get in and out of my home and also painted the entire steps after pressure washing everything. He went above and beyond and kept me updated along the way. He was kind and professional."
10x14 Concrete Patio
10x14 Pour Day
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Clients Review

+2

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Ben the Mason, Inc.
4.8(
220
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ben is the BEST! Ben is knowledgeable, honest and took the time to educate us on our options. We live in a 100 year old home and the foundation needed repair - uncertain as to what was ideal for our home. Ben assessed what needed to be done and did the work! He repaired our foundation and was clean, neat and thorough. Ben is a MASTER at what he does - a real old world craftsman. Thank you, Ben. Paul"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Ram Jack New England
Ram Jack New England
3.9(
14
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - RepairPoured Concrete Wall - Repair

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quality and service was great. Price is rated so low because the repair took about 2.5 hours, which works out to about $400 per hour. I know contractors have to make money, but I could have done it myself for around $200, only reason I used a contractor was that I was selling the home and buyer demanded repair be done by a contractor."
Seawall and bulkhead
Pool deck stabilization
Garage slab stabilization
Front porch slab recovery
Boat ramp repair

+11

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
94 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Foundation Repair FAQs, answered by experts

Most of the time, normal foundation settling will present as thin cracks in the foundation and minor creaks in the floorboards. In contrast, you can identify foundation issues by wide or uneven foundation cracks, horizontal or step-shaped gaps on the foundation wall, or cracks that go around corners of your foundation. Foundation problems can also cause changes in your living area, like increased humidity, uneven or sloping floors, nail pops in drywall, countertops pulling away from the wall, and windows and doors getting stuck. When in doubt, call in a professional to identify the underlying cause.

If your building department catches you or a contractor doing foundation work without proper permits, they will likely put the work on hold until you secure the necessary permits, which can cause delays of days or even weeks. You can also face violation charges for construction without a permit, which can cost hundreds, depending on where you live.

It depends on the severity of the damage, lasting from a few days to several weeks.

Tree roots don’t necessarily break through concrete on their own, but they can certainly take advantage of existing cracks, even very small ones. As roots grow, they expand the cracks, making them larger and leading to serious and costly foundation damage. It’s a good idea to have repairs on any foundation cracks you’re concerned about.

Some foundation repairs are permanent, like underpinning and exterior drainage systems like the French drain. These fixes address the underlying problems—insufficient support from the soil and hydrostatic pressure on your foundation walls, respectively—so they can last for many decades, making them “lifetime fixes.” There are other solutions to address these issues that will last for up to a decade, making them temporary. These include slabjacking to raise concrete slabs back into place and dampproofing to reduce the water in the soil that interacts with the concrete foundation.

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