r/Wellthatsucks 7d ago

Plumbers broke through this foundation to add pipes, compromising the structural support of the home.

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u/TertiaryOrbit 7d ago

Roughly, how much would it cost to fix something like this?

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u/SquarePegRoundWorld 6d ago

However much a few feet of PT 6x6 would cost. You could put one just inside the square opening next to that chunk of concrete holding on for life. There is a footer there so you would be good. Then once that 6x6 is in, you could take out that chunk, cut the concrete straight, and even throw another 6x6 in its place. I'd gladly take half the $22,000 the other guy quoted. LOL

source- been framing houses for 26 years and this isn't the end of the world. I mean the plumber should be taken out back and pistol-whipped but the fix is relatively easy.