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It’s important to find out what is involved with a house foundation inspection. Having an inspection on your house foundation will typically involve having them do a visual inspection of your foundation. When hiring a home inspector to inspect the foundation they will be looking for many factors and possible defects of the foundation. You will avoid unexpected cost and problems in the future by having your foundation inspected before buying your home.
The inspector will look at the following components of the foundation for possible problems:
- Floor and wall gaps, or gaps between the frame and door or window
- Drywall cracks extending from the corners of doors or windows
- A door or window separating from the framing or exterior finish
- cracks, bowing, sagging or bouncing in the floors
- Cracks that follow drywall seams
- Drywall tape buckling, pulling or ripping
- look for cracks on the interior of your crawl space foundation walls
- look for any shifting, ground sinking or other movement
- stair step cracks along the mortar lines
- vertical cracks that are widening
Having your foundation inspected is one of the most important components you want to know are safe and secure as it is literally holding your home stable. Give yourself the peace of mind of knowing you are purchasing a safe and perfect home. Give us a call today to schedule a foundation inspection!