Foundation inspections assess the stability and condition of a home’s foundation, looking for signs of damage or issues that could lead to costly repairs. They should involve a visual inspection inside and out, including a crawl space or basement inspection, and a report detailing the findings, which will include floor levels.
Foundation Inspections
Why get a foundation inspection?
Peace of mind
Early detection
Cost savings
Jammed windows or doors
Uneven floors
Buying a property
Selling a property
Following a flood
Property preventative maintenance
How Foundation Inspections Work
During a foundation inspection, you will be asked if you’ve noticed any problems. In other words, why did you call us and request a foundation inspection? Your home’s foundation will then be visually inspected inside and out to answer questions such as:
Has the foundation moved?
How’s the drainage around the foundation?
Are there signs of differential settlement?
If there’s a crawl space, what’s the condition inside?
Is there any water, visible mould, or wood rot?
Most foundation inspections take 1-2 hours to complete. If we find something, we’ll write up a report detailing the nature of the problem, what repairs are recommended, and provide a cost estimate.
House Inspector vs Foundation Expert
House Inspectors focus on the overall structure
Foundation Professionals work below the floorboards and into the ground, we are experts in subsidence and foundations
What Are The Common Signs Of Foundation Problems?
Common signs of a foundation problem include cracks in walls, floors, and ceilings, doors and windows that don’t open or close properly, uneven floors, stair step cracks in brick or masonry, and more. For more information about the common signs of foundation damage see, Signs and Symptoms of a Settled Foundation.
How we perform foundation inspections.
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One of our knowledgeable inspectors will draw a scaled diagram of the home and take floor elevation measurements after thoroughly inspecting the property inside and out.
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We only move to step two if an issue with the foundation is found during the inspection. Our inspector will design a repair plan specific to the property and the issues facing it. They’ll then provide you with a scaled CAD drawing of your home, a full report on the findings, and a suggested repair plan based on those findings will be provided.
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We will engage any other professionals that maybe required, such as Geotech and or council and complete to plan.
Are you ready to learn more about what’s happening with your property’s foundations?