The foundation is one area of the home you do not want to over look or neglect when it comes to purchasing a home. Overlooking a defect or a foundation issue could result in thousands of dollars to repair. A foundation inspection will allow you to know if there are any hidden issues or problems you may not be aware of.
The inspector will look thoroughly at the foundation for these issues:
- Standing Water- The inspector will look for any place where water is pooling near your house, particularly around the downspouts. If your downspouts are dumping water less than five feet away from your house, they will recommend to purchase gutter extensions.
- Looking for Cracks- Cracks are common in the exterior of foundations, and small ones aren’t a problem. However, in some cases the little cracks can turn into big cracks. Hairline cracks cant be ignored. The inspector will look at the size of the cracks, if they are presenting larger then 1/4 inch, that may indicate underlying structural problems in the foundation.
- Check for Termites and Rodents- The inspector will look for pencil-thick tunnels of mud, which termites use to travel from their underground colonies to your house. Another common indicator of termites present are chewed through wood and wires and excrement.
All of our inspections will include a detailed report along with pictures of their findings and will be available to the customer in 24 hours of the inspection.