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Is $1,700 to repair a bowing support jack in the basement a fair price?

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I asked a guy about repairing a bowing support jack in our basement. He expects it should take two afternoons. My house is a 1924 bungalow with an old concrete/dirt floor. I'm asking if this is a fair price.

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Repair a bowing support jack in the basement. - Prop up the flooring with 2x4s - Remove the old post (currently supported by cracking bricks) - Replace with a fresh support beam - Pour concrete under the new beam

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Price

$1,700

Quote Date

May 16, 2025

Year Built

1924

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