Our home is lakefront on a north sloping lot. No retainer wall was built upslope from the home and natural erosion during the past 24 years has increased the grade level at the foundation. Additionally, the contractor made some mistakes with low vents, plus workmen such as the gas company compromised the foundation with low penetrations.
The price was excessive in my opinion, too, compared to the amount of work for $12,000 done by the same company to make a flooding basement dry about eight years ago. The company is having manning problems and are probably paying premium wages. An indication of that is the fact that their lead man is also an electrician.
Getting rid of mold was a side benefit. The moisture level was so high that Terminix would not treat for termites (we have none) and warranty the work because of the high humidity that existed. I want to be able to sell the home with no hassles (termite certificate required) within the next few years. The property is already valued over $400,000 and this isn't in California or in a city. We are, however, half-way between Charlotte and Atlanta.