Permit record · Texas
What Austin paid for a foundation repair
Not an estimate. We read 113 permits filed with Austin and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $7,625 and $18,988. One in ten came in under $5,159; one in ten ran past $24,991.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $12,183 | $7,625 – $18,988 | 113 |
| Chicago, IL | $52,850 | $40,184 – $87,500 | 47 |
| New York, NY | $40,755 | $20,000 – $80,000 | 1,143 |
| San Francisco, CA | $27,388 | $11,540 – $50,000 | 79 |
| Seattle, WA | $26,000 | $17,000 – $43,000 | 125 |
| Sacramento, CA | $19,400 | $14,308 – $29,054 | 63 |
| New Orleans, LA | $16,100 | $9,135 – $25,885 | 107 |
| Kansas City, MO | $13,343 | $8,707 – $20,832 | 153 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | $5,000 – $22,000 | 237 |
| Raleigh, NC | $7,859 | $5,287 – $11,853 | 44 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $10,000 in Los Angeles to $40,755 in New York — a 4.1× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Austin
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Swimming Pool | $80,000 | 87 |
| Home Addition | $125,000 | 68 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $30,000 | 41 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $53,000 | 41 |
| Deck or Patio | $25,000 | 30 |
Source
Source: City of Austin Development Services — Issued Construction Permits. Permits issued in the last 24 months, classified by the work described on the permit. The figure is the declared value of the work — what the applicant reported to the city. It excludes work done without a permit and can sit below a final invoice. Read the full methodology. Data refreshed 2026-09-24.