Consider Using a Structural Engineer For Foundation InspectionPosted by Abdi Demir on February 4th, 2021 It's seldom a terrible idea to search out advice especially with a project with all the worth of concrete foundation repair. In most cases for a few hundred dollars you'll be able to hire an independent professional structural engineer to inspect your foundation and recommend a method of repair that's great for your situation. And remember, my website is different. You may need to look to get a professional licensed individual or engineering firm that gives the subsequent: A thorough inspection from the in and out of of your house for foundation related issues. Inspection in the crawlspace, if you have a pier and beam home. A foundation elevation survey performed and evaluated with a licensed professional engineer. There are special tools available that could measure deviations in the level with the foundation or slab. Then a drawing in the home floor plan including site information and interior foundation elevation measurements can be accomplished. Finally, this post 's written report with recommendations as well as a repair plan as required. The advice must be way less biased since the engineer is going to receive money whether you will need foundation repair or otherwise. If you do need foundation repair the strategy he recommends comes from his professional opinion untainted by visions of commission dollars dancing in the head. Or her head. Most states inside the U.S. will need a governmental licensing authority and most will also have a trade association website where it is possible to look for member engineers. For example, in Texas, you are able to find structural engineers inside the data base from the Structural Engineers Association of Texas. In your state, search for member associations on the national website with the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations. Check your local phone book and web directories. Remember basics of choosing an engineer with no financial ties to a repair contractor.Like it? Share it! More by this author |