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How do I determine whether or not I’ve got a foundation problem?
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:08 am
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:08 am
House is 7 years old...pier and beam foundation. There are tiny settling cracks in a few places, but many were there when I moved in (2 yrs ago) and the inspector said it’s normal to see minor separations in places from settling with this kind of foundation. Since then, the cracks are still there and I don’t think they’ve gotten worse, but I’ve noticed others that I don’t if they’ve been there and I never noticed, or if they’re new since I bought the house.
How do I know if this is a problem or not that could come up on inspection at resale? If I need to fix it, I assume sooner is better...that said, I don’t want to call a foundation repair company to come tell me whether or not it needs to be repaired (they’ll obviously say yes). How do I determine whether or not it’s a problem that I should fix?
How do I know if this is a problem or not that could come up on inspection at resale? If I need to fix it, I assume sooner is better...that said, I don’t want to call a foundation repair company to come tell me whether or not it needs to be repaired (they’ll obviously say yes). How do I determine whether or not it’s a problem that I should fix?
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Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:13 am to PenguinNinja
I saw once on this tv show you can roll a tennis ball. Presto.
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:14 am to PenguinNinja
Maybe a structural engineer
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:14 am to PenguinNinja
quote:Do some searching and find a reliable one that people trust.
I don’t want to call a foundation repair company to come tell me whether or not it needs to be repaired (they’ll obviously say yes)
Otherwise, take pictures of the cracks with a tape measure up against it periodically. If the cracks get bigger, you got a problem.
This post was edited on 10/7/18 at 11:15 am
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:15 am to PenguinNinja
DoubleU Ceee Kaaay Foundaaaation Repair
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:16 am to PenguinNinja
Only way is to hire an engineering firm to come out and inspect.
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:16 am to PenguinNinja
Some foundation repair companies will check for free.
This post was edited on 1/23/21 at 10:50 am
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:20 am to FearTheFish
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Otherwise, take pictures of the cracks with a tape measure up against it periodically. If the cracks get bigger, you got a problem.
Good advice. Also look for cracks in drywall. LONG, stair step cracks in masonry. Doors that used to operate smoothly now are binding.
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:21 am to PenguinNinja
Cracks in drywall or brick?
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:21 am to PenguinNinja
Where are you seeing cracks? In the joints of trim around doors and window? Or in the sheetrock? If you're seeing them in the sheetrock then thats not a great sign. Although if they are no more than hairline then I wouldn't worry too much about it. If they are 1/16" wide then you might call someone in to take a look.
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:21 am to PenguinNinja
Sometimes you can see it yourself. This was years ago, but I use to work for a local permit & building inspection department and the building inspector showed me how to identify homes with more obvious foundation problems.
Get a yardstick and find a benchmark on each side of the house, that is supposed to be parallel and see if one side is slightly lower than the other. That can indicate possible foundation problems, but other than that.. Instead of calling a foundation repair company, call a house inspector.
Are you in Baton Rouge?
Get a yardstick and find a benchmark on each side of the house, that is supposed to be parallel and see if one side is slightly lower than the other. That can indicate possible foundation problems, but other than that.. Instead of calling a foundation repair company, call a house inspector.
Are you in Baton Rouge?
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:24 am to OweO
quote:why not just sit in the middle of a room and unlock your parking brake?
Get a yardstick and find a benchmark on each side of the house, that is supposed to be parallel and see if one side is slightly lower than the other. That can indicate possible foundation problems, but other than that.. Instead of calling a foundation repair company, call a house inspecto
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:29 am to OWLFAN86
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why not just sit in the middle of a room and unlock your parking brake?
Because it's not my house with a possible foundation problem jackass.
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:32 am to OweO
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Because it's not my house with a possible foundation problem jackass.
so this
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This was years ago, but I use to work for a local permit & building inspection department
was just another one of your lies
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:47 am to PenguinNinja
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the cracks are still there
Well, they're not going to just fix themselves.
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:55 am to OWLFAN86
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was just another one of your lies
You can lie down on my balls.
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:58 am to PenguinNinja
I would find a foundation repair company that you can trust and get them to check it out. I have had it done a couple of times over the last decade and both times, they told me that my house needed no foundation work. I am not sure how to tell you to find a reliable company in your area, though. Maybe have a few companies come out and look and go with the consensus.
Posted on 10/7/18 at 11:59 am to OWLFAN86
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why not just sit in the middle of a room and unlock your parking brake?
Posted on 10/7/18 at 12:02 pm to PenguinNinja
The girls in the lunch threads do a great job of covering all kinds of make-up.
Foundation, eyeliner, lip stick
Foundation, eyeliner, lip stick
Posted on 10/7/18 at 12:10 pm to LZ83
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girls in the lunch threads do a great job of covering all kinds of make-up.
Do you have any pictures you like to share with me?
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Foundation, eyeliner, lip stick
I see you've been taking notes.
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