Disclaimer

This site explains foundation and basement problems in general. It cannot see your house. Here is what that means in practice.

Revised November 2026 · hello@steelcityfoundationworks.com

General information only

Two basements with the same crack can need entirely different repairs. Wall type, soil, slope, drainage, age and past patches all change the answer. Nothing here diagnoses your property; an inspection does.

Price ranges are not quotes

The costs listed are typical ranges for the Pittsburgh area to help you plan. Depth to firm soil, access, wall length and permits move the real number. The written estimate is the price.

Not an engineering opinion

Our inspections are a contractor's assessment. When a licensed engineer's stamped letter is needed for a lender, a sale or a permit, we will say so and help arrange one.

Results depend on conditions

Proper repairs give a foundation the best chance, but they cannot change the clay, the slope or the weather. Any warranty is the one written into your signed agreement with the contractor.

Photos are illustrations

Pictures on this site show the kind of conditions and work being described. They are not records of a particular customer's house.

Other websites

Links to agencies and other sites are there for convenience. We do not control their content.

Safety first

If a wall is collapsing, stay out of that part of the basement. If you smell gas or see water near electrical panels, leave and call 911 and the utility before calling anyone else.

Who does the work

Jobs booked here are carried out by independent contractors. The referral disclosure explains how that arrangement works.

We try to keep every page accurate and current, but rules, prices and programs change and mistakes can slip in. If something looks wrong, or you are unsure how it applies to your house, call (412) 643-4360 or write to us before you decide anything, and we will correct the page if needed.