Cost estimate
Calculate your cost estimate
Indicative — NOT a fixed quote and not a verified Amsterdam market average. The actual price depends on structural drawings, soil conditions, repair method, access, permits, logistics and finishing. Other work may be charged separately.
Sources & assumptions
- From €2,222/m² excl. VAT is our indicative commercial starting price for foundation restoration in Amsterdam — not a verified citywide average.
- The price applies per m² of foundation area to restore (ground-floor footprint), not per m² of living area.
- VAT is applied at 21% to the priced base item.
- The category split is illustrative and only explains the build-up.
- Municipal costs must be verified per location with the City of Amsterdam; a postcode alone cannot calculate them.
- The final price follows from drawings, soil investigation, method, logistics and finishing.
Cost drivers
What determines the price of foundation restoration
The indicative starting price from €2,500 per m² (excl. 21% VAT, per m² of foundation area restored) is a starting point. The final price follows from the factors below and is only set in a quote based on design and investigation.
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Repair method
Full replacement, pile head lowering or underpinning differ strongly in labour and materials.
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Depth of bearing layer
The deeper the sand layer, the longer the piles and the more drilling.
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Accessibility
Working from inside, narrow pavements or no space for equipment require more time and smaller machinery.
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Condition of the building
Column and beam damage, crack repair and finishing come on top of the foundation work itself.
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Permits and fees
Municipal costs for permits, parking or closures are set by the municipality and are not estimated here.
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Additional costs
Investigation, structural engineer, temporary housing, clearing out and restoring floors and services.
Guides
Learn more about your foundation
- Guide · Warning signsRecognising foundation problems in AmsterdamCracks in walls, sticking doors or a sinking house in Amsterdam? Learn which signs can point to foundation problems and which sensible next steps to take.Read the guide
- Guide · InvestigationFoundation investigation in Amsterdam: how it worksWhat happens during a foundation investigation in Amsterdam? Archive research, inspection pits, wood samples and measurements explained, and why it underpins every repair plan.Read the guide
- Guide · RestorationFoundation replacement in AmsterdamReplacing or restoring a foundation in Amsterdam? Overview of common methods, permits, access and planning, with an honest explanation of what drives cost.Read the guide
About costs
Questions about the cost estimate
Is from €2,500 per m² a fixed price?
No. It is an indicative commercial starting price from FunderingHerstel Amsterdam — not a verified Amsterdam-wide market average and not a binding quote. The actual price follows from investigation, structural design and the situation on site.
Which m² does it refer to?
The foundation area to be restored — in practice usually the ground-floor footprint that will rest on the new foundation. Not the total living area of all floors.
How is VAT calculated?
The starting price excludes VAT. The calculator applies 21% VAT to the priced base item and shows excl. VAT, VAT and incl. VAT separately. Your quote will confirm the final VAT treatment.
What does the base price per m² cover?
As a model assumption: the foundation restoration itself — site setup, piles, reinforcement and concrete, equipment, crew and removal of released material. The split in the calculator is illustrative and is never added again.
What is not included?
Among others foundation investigation, structural engineer, permits and fees, parking and public-space occupation, demolition and finishing, a new ground floor, basement work and temporary housing. These are assessed separately and may raise the total.
Why does it say 'requires assessment' instead of an amount?
We have no substantiated fixed price for those items. An honest ‘not priced’ is better than an invented number.
Can the calculator determine municipal fees from my postcode?
No. Fees, parking and occupation charges are set by the City of Amsterdam per location and application and must be verified case by case; the postcode is only for our later review.
What does the low/base/high range mean?
Low is the starting price × area. Each unknown or complicating factor you indicate widens the illustrative uncertainty margin upward. It is a preliminary order of magnitude, not a prediction.
After your enquiry
What happens after you get in touch
A clear sequence, so you know where you stand.
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Receipt and first response
We review your description and any photos and contact you through your preferred channel.
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Exploratory conversation
We discuss the signs, the history of the building and what information is already available.
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Advice on further investigation
If investigation is needed, we explain which and why — without unnecessary steps.
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Tailored quote
Only after investigation and design does a specified quote follow, with stated assumptions and risks.