3 Situations That Call for Foundation Inspection
The foundation inspection is an important step to take in maintaining the structural integrity of your house. Inspection by a professional foundation repair contractor will help to identify problems early. A professional will help you identify
the root cause of the problem and the best solution to apply to it.
There are various instances when foundation inspection is necessary.
1. As part of your home’s maintenance
It is a good idea to schedule a foundation inspection for your home as part of its maintenance. This will help you identify issues before they become serious problems that are expensive to repair. This type of inspection doesn’t have to be an annual thing, especially since foundation issues such as settling occur very slowly. Inspection every five years is a good idea.
2. When you want to buy or sell a house
Are you looking to buy or sell a house? Ensuring that the house is in its best condition is vital to getting the best value for it. Buyers should inspect foundations to identify issues and make informed decisions when purchasing properties. You can negotiate for a lower price if there are foundation issues that need repair. You may also choose to avoid buying a
property if there is extensive foundation damage.
The foundation inspection is important if you’re planning to sell. You should identify and repair foundation issues in order to get a better value for your home.
3. If you’ve noticed symptoms of foundation damage
Do you have bowed basement walls? Are your walls cracked? Is your basement damp? Then you need to have your foundation inspected. Ignoring foundation issues will not make the issues go away. In fact, this will result in even more serious damage that will be more expensive to repair. Bowed basement walls will only continue to bow in further and may one day collapse. Foundation damage can also result in other structural issues around the home.
You will spend much more on repairs if you don’t get them done as soon as possible. If you notice issues such as cracks or bowing, get in touch with a foundation repair contractor to have the foundation inspected.
What will you do now?
Many professional contractors offer free inspections and consultations. Those that do charge offer these services at very affordable fees. Take advantage of these services to ensure your foundation is in its best condition. An inspection could save you thousands of dollars in repairs.
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In Southeast Wisconsin, we have the only Nationally Certified Structural Repair Specialist on staff and two Nationally Certified Waterproofing Specialists on staff.
Accurate Basement Repair is a member of the NAWSRC (National Association of Waterproofing and Structural Repair Contractors), NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry), the Basement Health Association, the BBB (Better Business Bureau), WAHI (Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors), BIASEW (Building Inspectors Association of South Eastern Wisconsin) and Angie’s List.
We are proud to say that we have an A+ rating with the BBB and we won two Super Service Awards from Angie’s List in 2010 – one for foundation repair and the other for basement waterproofing. Our professional and knowledgeable staff will educate you on various self-help procedures to save money on your foundation and waterproofing needs. We are NOT a franchise. Our dedicated team works year round! We use high quality and well maintained equipment which will provide the lowest impact to your landscaping. Our team of trustworthy and competent staff attends regular training, seminars and/or trade shows, so they are able stay up-to-date on everything that is happening in the foundation restoration and waterproofing industry. We provide outstanding customer service throughout the entire repair process – from estimate to completion. And last, but not least… Accurate Basement Repair is the #1 referred foundation repair company by professional engineers, basement consultants, realtors, municipal building inspectors, home inspectors, lenders, property management companies and most importantly, our past customers.
