Ivan's Circle

Office Telephone: Phone: (877) BOLT DOWN, (323) 663-4841

Email: info(at)thefoundationworks(dotted)com

Our initial service starts with the performance of a detailed specialty inspection in order to determine the condition of the foundation on a single family home or a multi-family building. This involves a thorough inspection of not only the foundation area itself, but also the exterior perimeter and interior of the building as well.

foundation inspectionThe interior of the building gives many clues of what has, is or may be occurring underneath. The exterior inspection is most commonly concerned with any potential moisture issues that could adversely affect the foundation system. Having viewed the building interior and exterior, our inspector then has a true relative perspective so that when he is under the house, key areas of concern can be isolated in relation to his interior and exterior findings.

By viewing a building from all three of these perspectives (interior, exterior, and underneath), we are able to achieve a level of certainty that allows us to then write a corrective prescription that is most appropriate to that particular building.

foundation inspectionThat information is provided to the client in the form of what we call a "Summary of Findings." This is a narrative explanation that details our observations, our advised correction and a precise cost for us to do the work should we be requested to do that at a later date. We deliver this summary to the client via e-mail, usually the next business day following the actual inspection.