What happens during a foundation inspection? Things to look for and what pitfalls to avoid when getting estimates.

The attached video shows an actual foundation inspection in real-time. What to look for as well as pitfalls to avoid. The main takeaway is to never hire a contractor on the initial site visit. If possible, hire a structural engineer to perform the inspection first before calling on any contractors. Avoid companies with corporate commissioned-based sales ...

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Crawl Space Encapsulations. The Truth About Indoor Air Quality & Wood Moisture Levels.

Mooresville NC – The attached video documents a recent crawl space inspection. The client recently purchased the home and has been experiencing a cat urine-type odor at many places throughout the house. The odors observed on the 1st floor were confirmed outside when the crawl space door was opened. The odor was so strong the client walked away in disgust. Visual inspection of the crawl space confirmed an encapsulation protocol. A 20 mil fiber reinforced liner was installed ...

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Exposed!! Pulling Back the Curtain on the Foundation/Crawl Space Repair & Waterproofing Industries – Part 2 of 2

This second YouTube video in the series is an in-depth analysis with two seasoned industry professionals discussing the intricacies of the foundation/crawlspace repair, waterproofing, and indoor air quality industries.

If you have not reviewed the first video, click the link below.

EXPOSED!! Pulling Back the Curtain Part 1

EXPOSED!! Pulling Back the Curtain Part 2

During the last several years, there has ...

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Exposed!! Pulling Back the Curtain on the Foundation/Crawl Space Repair & Waterproofing Industries – Part 1 of 2

The attached YouTube video is an in-depth analysis of two seasoned industry professionals discussing the intricacies of foundation/crawlspace repair, waterproofing, and indoor air quality industries.

During the last several years, there has been a large increase in corporate franchising and consolidation of the industry. These franchises are financed, marketed, designed, and driven by the corporate manufacturing complex with the sole purpose of controlling the ...

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