Half basement, half crawl space
Homes with a basement under one section and a crawl space under another have two foundation depths. The crawl space side sits shallower in the clay and moves more with the seasons, so the crack between the two often runs right along that line. The crawl space itself may be damp and the floor above it soft.
What a typical plan includes
- A liner and better supports in the crawl space
- Piers along the shallow side if it has settled
- Crack repair in the basement section
- Downspouts carried past the lawn's high spots
Long houses, long walls
A ranch can be seventy feet or more end to end. Settlement at one end only needs piers at that end. The laser readings at the inspection show exactly how far along the wall the movement goes, so you pay for the piers you need.
Booking an inspection in Creve Coeur
The visit is free and takes about an hour. You get a written plan, and the price of anything we recommend, before you decide.
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