Get Peace of Mind with a Home Foundation Inspection
When purchasing a property, a foundation inspection is a key part of the process. Foundation problems can quickly turn your dream home into a money pit.
Don’t let hidden foundation issues catch you off guard. Our residential inspections provide a thorough evaluation of your potential property’s structural integrity. We examine the foundation for cracks, settlements, previous repairs, or any other sign of trouble so you know exactly what lies under the surface of your home.
How Your Foundation Can Affect Your Home’s Integrity
The foundation of your house might not be the most glamorous part, but it’s undeniably the most crucial. Your foundation provides the support and stability for the entire building. That means that a compromised foundation can have a domino effect on your entire home’s integrity. Common foundation issues can lead to damage such as:- Structural Damage: Cracks in walls, uneven floors, and misaligned doors and windows are all potential signs of foundation problems. Left unaddressed, these issues can worsen, leading to major structural damage and costly repairs.
- Water Intrusion: A faulty foundation can create openings for water to seep into your home, causing leaks, mold growth, and even wood rot.
- Drainage Problems: If your foundation isn’t properly sloped, water can pool around the house, putting pressure on the foundation walls and potentially leading to settlement.
We Assess Your Foundation’s Elevation Levels
Living in areas with expansive soils and fluctuating weather conditions can wreak havoc on your home’s foundation. If you suspect foundation problems, we can help. Our home inspectors are trained to identify signs of structural movement, using advanced tools like zip-level technology to measure any elevation changes. This allows us to determine if the movement falls within normal tolerances or indicates a potential problem.
Typical Slab Foundation Repair Costs
Unfortunately, foundation problems can wreak havoc not only on your home’s stability, but on your wallet. Here are some typical costs associated with foundation repairs:
- Exposed Footing: $10 – $15 / lin. ft.
- Displaced Corner Pops: $300 – $500 per corner
- Slab Foundation Repairs: $600 – $800 per pier
- Underpin Foundation: $300+ / lin. ft.
- Underpin One Corner of House: $5,000 and up
- Repair Minor Crack: $400 – $800
- Parge Coat: $3 – $4 / sq. ft.
Pier & Beam Foundations
- Pier & Beam Repairs: $1,300 – $1,500 per pier
- Install Proper Bracing: $200 – $400 per pier
- Replace Sill Plate: $60+ / lin. ft.
- Crawlspace Ventilation: $300 – $800 per vent
- Crawlspace Encapsulation: $3 – $5 / sq. ft.
Grading & Drainage
- Grading Site Work: $1,000 and up
- Sub-surface/French Drains: $20 – $25 / lin. ft.
- Lay sod/topsoil: $1 – $2 / sq. ft.
Expert Home Inspection Services for Foundation Issues
SuperTeam offers expert home inspection services to identify foundation issues that could lead to unexpected damage and repair costs down the road. Our experienced inspectors use advanced technology to pinpoint cracks, settlement, and other concerns. Schedule a home foundation inspection with us today.
