Real Estate Foundation Repairs 101
Your home’s foundation may not seem like the most important part of your home’s value but it is. Foundations often remain out of mind because they are out of sight, but ask any real estate agent and they’ll tell you, a damaged foundation can make or break a sale. So here are our real estate foundation repair 101s.
Know the signs
First things first. Most important is knowing what warning signs to watch for when inspecting your home. To inspect the home be sure to walk the entire exterior and interior of the home. Here are a few warning signs to watch for:
Water damage in the crawl space or around the home
Gaps between walls and floors
Cracks in walls or foundation
Walls or doors that don’t fit
Drooping floors or warped ceilings
You can read a more detailed article about warning signs here
Get a professional foundation inspection
Now that you believe your foundation may have an issue, the next step is to get a professional foundation inspection to determine the level of the damage. Sometimes the damage can be merely cosmetic, or it could be catastrophic. Be sure whoever does the inspection takes the time to check the foundation and its support. If an inspector is not willing to get down and under the home, they may not be performing a thorough inspection.
Get a city approved engineer certified plan
We recommend all our customers do their homework when getting repair proposals or offers. Any repair plan should be engineer certified, and come with city approval and permits. If contractors leave out permits this is a red flag! Only permitted repairs can improve the value of your home or be recognized by appraisers.
Only an engineer-certified city-approved plan will give you the peace of mind to know you are getting a safe and complete repair. Sure Safe’s repair plans always come with appropriate permits.
Get the foundation repaired as soon as possible
Foundational issues need to be resolved as quickly as possible. The longer they go unattended the more damage they can do to the home (see warning signs above). Be sure to review any offers and make sure they are permitted. Sure Safe is dedicated to making your home strong again. Contact us today for an inspection and engineer-certified repair plan.
