Permit record · California
What San Francisco paid for a foundation repair
Not an estimate. We read 79 permits filed with San Francisco and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $11,540 and $50,000. One in ten came in under $6,320; one in ten ran past $135,922.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $27,388 | $11,540 – $50,000 | 79 |
| Chicago, IL | $52,850 | $40,184 – $87,500 | 47 |
| New York, NY | $40,755 | $20,000 – $80,000 | 1,143 |
| 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 |
| Austin, TX | $12,183 | $7,625 – $18,988 | 113 |
| 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 San Francisco
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Replacement | $16,000 | 6,806 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $65,700 | 5,445 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $31,057 | 2,871 |
| Siding or Stucco | $17,000 | 1,557 |
| Deck or Patio | $18,000 | 1,059 |
| Garage | $20,000 | 751 |
| Home Addition | $86,794 | 677 |
| Solar Panels | $25,950 | 406 |
| Window Replacement | $13,860 | 289 |
| Interior Remodel | $108,000 | 285 |
| HVAC Replacement | $15,000 | 213 |
| ADU / Guest House | $165,000 | 167 |
| Water Heater | $5,200 | 56 |
Source
Source: City and County of San Francisco DBI — Building 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.