Most slab foundation repairs take 1–3 days on site; house leveling often takes one day; pier and beam repair usually takes 2–5 days. From first call to finished work, expect a few weeks, driven mainly by scheduling and permits. House raising is the exception — weeks to months.
Foundation Repair Baton Rouge schedules around your household. Here’s how long each stage usually takes.
Typical timeline from first call
| Stage | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Call to evaluation | Within the week |
| Evaluation on site | About 1 hour |
| Written plan and price | Same day to a few days |
| Permit (where required) | Days to a couple of weeks |
| Work on site | 1–5 days for most jobs |
| After-repair readings | Same day as completion |
On-site time by job type
- Slab repair, exterior pilings only: 1–2 days for most homes.
- Slab repair with interior pilings: 2–3 days, plus concrete cure time before flooring goes back.
- House leveling (re-shim): often 1 day.
- Pier and beam repair: 2–5 days, depending on beams and sills replaced.
- Drainage: 1–3 days.
- Concrete leveling: a few hours to a day.
- House raising: weeks to a few months from permit to move-back.
What can slow things down
Heavy rain delays digging and concrete. Permits vary by parish. Plumbing leaks found in pre-lift testing need repair first. Unexpected rot found under a raised house can extend a pier and beam job. We’ll tell you about any of these as soon as we know.
After the repair
Drywall and trim may need touch-up once the house has moved; many homeowners wait a few weeks to let things settle before patching and painting. For what the work is like at home, see can you live in your house during foundation repair.
Bottom line
Most foundation repairs are done in a few days on site. For a written schedule, call Foundation Repair Baton Rouge.