How Much Should a Foundation Inspection Cost?
Have you noticed cracks in your foundation? Are your doors or windows sticking? It might be time for a professional foundation inspection. It’s important to do self-inspections of your home and its foundation, but Sure Safe recommends periodic professional inspections, and immediate inspections if you believe there may be any signs of damage.
What is the cost of NOT getting a foundation inspection?
Your foundation is 100% of the structural integrity of your home. Homes with compromised foundations literally cannot sell, meaning the value of your home is effectively zero with a broken foundation. Traditional foundation repair can cost anywhere from $10,000-30,000. While Sure Safe often provides cheaper repair costs this can give you an idea of the potential cost of foundation problems to the value of your home.
If you get a foundation inspection before such problems occur you can limit the cost of repairs and prevent such expenses from ever occurring. The best time to catch foundation problems is before the signs start to manifest. This is why Sure Safe suggests periodic professional inspections even if you don’t see signs of damage. You can call us anytime to get a recommendation for if your home needs an inspection based on its age and the most recent inspections performed.
What to look for in an inspection?
A professional inspection should be done by a trained or certified engineer. You should expect the professional to check the outside perimeter of the home, the interior, as well as the underside of the home and supports. If the contractor does not do a visual inspection of the crawl space and foundation supports you should not work with this person! A real inspection requires reviewing each part of the foundation to know if repairs are needed.
How much should an inspection cost?
A qualified engineer will be able to create an initial repair plan fairly quickly after the inspection. Getting anything less than an engineer-prepared plan and inspection will almost certainly result in extra costs and headaches down the road. Inspections can often cost anywhere from $500-1500 depending on the home size and foundation type. Sure Safe can offer competitive pricing, and even better peace of mind. Contact us today about your foundation inspection.
