Foundation Inspection

A Foundation Inspection is a comprehensive professional, objective visual inspection of the mechanical and physical condition of a home's foundation, including basements, crawl spaces or slabs.

Uneven (differential) settlement can be a major structural problem in small residential buildings, although serious settlement problems are relatively uncommon. Many signs of masonry distress are incorrectly diagnosed as settlement-related when in fact they are due to moisture and thermal movements. Indications of differential settlement are vertical distortion or cracking of masonry walls, warped interior and exterior openings, sloped floors, and sticking doors and windows. Settlement most often occurs early in the life of a building or when there is a dramatic change in underground conditions. Often such settlement is associated with improper foundation design, particularly inadequate footers and foundation walls.

A WaterMark foundation inspection can help identify any areas of potential major deficiencies or inadequacies in a home's foundation before the sale is completed, so there will be no unexpected surprises, or large financial burdens later.