Foundation Inspection

Scheduling a professional foundation inspection is an essential part of owning your home. There are numerous situations where you may need an inspection, such as before buying a home, upon finding visible signs of damage on your property or when giving an older building a checkup.

Identify Any Potential Problems

What is Foundation Inspection?

A home foundation inspection is a comprehensive evaluation of your property’s foundation by a trained foundation inspector or structural engineer. Their role is to assess the foundation’s condition, identify potential structural issues and evaluate the state of the surrounding soil.

A foundation inspection considers the type of foundation structure, such as a basement, crawl space or concrete slab and the size and complexity of your home. Home inspectors conduct tests and visual checks to identify potential issues, such as water damage, uneven floors or vertical cracks.

After completing their assessment and documenting their findings, the inspector will provide you with the information you need to understand the health of your home foundation.

How We Recognize

When to Schedule Foundation Inspection

Queen Foundation Repair recommends scheduling a thorough inspection if you find signs of foundation damage. Some of the most common signs of foundation problems include:

Cracks in the interior walls, floors or ceilings, especially if they are diagonal, stair-step or wider than ⅛”
Cracks visible in exterior walls or brickwork
Uneven or sloping floors
Windows or doors that stick or won’t close properly
Gaps around the door and window frames
Walls that appear to sag or bow inward
Excessive moisture or water intrusion in your basement, foundation walls or crawl spaces
Tilting or leaning chimney
Molding, trim or baseboards separating from your walls

While these signs can indicate foundation issues, they may have other causes. For example, water intrusion in your basement could result from a waterproofing issue instead of foundation damage. Whether you spot just one or multiple signs, contact Queen Foundation Repair as soon as possible to determine the reasons for these issues.

What You Get

Benefits of a Foundation Inspection

As a homeowner or property manager, you’ll experience numerous benefits from scheduling a professionally conducted foundation inspection, including:

Detecting Issues Early: Scheduling a foundation inspection with Queen Foundation Repair can help you identify problems before they worsen or threaten your home’s structural integrity.

Saving Money on Costly Repairs: After inspecting and identifying issues, we will recommend efficient, cost-effective preventive maintenance or early repairs. Having your foundation inspected and maintained costs less than paying for repairs and services to address major structural damage.

Tailored Inspection and Solutions: With Queen Foundation Repair, there are no one-size-fits-all solutions. We will inspect your home thoroughly and recommend repair and maintenance solutions based on your foundation’s size, type, location, complexity and underlying soil.

Preventive Maintenance: Once we complete an inspection, our team can also perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs. We will ensure your foundation receives the work and attention it needs as soon as possible.

Complete Reports and Professional Guidance: We include complete reports and professional guidance in the foundation inspection costs to help you make the right decisions. We can help you interpret our findings, recommend foundation care and maintenance routines and help you maintain the foundation’s health in the long term.

Our Foundation Inspection Process

When choosing Queen Foundation Repair, you can expect the best possible customer service. Our care and attention to detail allow us to develop a comprehensive inspection process that includes these steps:

Visual Inspection

Our team of foundation inspectors will begin by visually inspecting your foundation. They will thoroughly look for signs of damage on the inside and outside, such as cracked surfaces, uneven flooring or walls or bulges. The assessment can help us determine if your foundation needs further evaluation.

Measurement and Leveling

Our inspectors will use specialized measurement tools, such as laser levels or water-based levels, to determine if your foundation has leveling issues. They can help us measure the verticality of your walls and the evenness of your flooring. Accurate measurements and leveling let us detect potential foundation problems that a visual inspection can’t reveal.

Soil Analysis

The type of soil around your foundation can affect its stability and structural integrity. We will use soil testing and assessment techniques to determine its characteristics, such as OSHA soil classification, composition, moisture content and drainage efficiency. The information can help us determine if soil-related settlement has affected your foundation.

Structural Assessment

We will also evaluate your home’s overall structural integrity as part of a thorough inspection process. We’ll check the condition of your beams, columns, load-bearing walls and other structural elements for signs of stress, damage, or water intrusion.

Continous Monitoring

We may install monitoring devices, such as crack gauges or tilt meters, to track the progression of potential foundational damage. These devices can help us assess the type and severity of your issues and provide you with a tailored solution.

Transparent Reporting and Recommendations

Our inspectors will document all findings with photos, measurements, and detailed notes in comprehensive reports. We will provide these reports and explain each data point, ensuring you have the information to make informed decisions. Additionally, our team can offer recommendations and suggest appropriate repair and maintenance methods.

Contact Us for a Foundation Inspection Today

Queen Foundation Repair can help protect your home. Schedule an inspection for your property by contacting us today through our convenient online form.

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