There are a lot of questions that come up when you are considering foundation repair for your home. When it comes to the safety, value, and structural integrity of your house, you don’t want to overlook, or not consider something. One common question that comes up is, “do I need an engineer when doing foundation work?”
95% of the time the answer is “no”. Now this doesn’t mean that you can’t or shouldn’t, it just tends to not be necessary in most situations. There are however certain scenarios where insight from an engineer can be beneficial.Times to consider consulting an engineer for foundation repair
- There are complicated circumstances. Your foundation repair contractor should notify you.
- If you are selling or buying a home with minor foundation damage, you may want to consult an engineer.
- Commercial buildings should consult a structural engineer.
- If it is unclear if the damage is being caused by the foundation or framing.
While there will be an additional cost involved with using an engineer, it can also provide additional peace of mind. However for the overwhelming majority of residential foundation repairs, it is not necessary to hire an engineer; it is however necessary to hire a skilled, experience, trustworthy foundation repair company.
For over 30 years WCK Foundation Repair has been helping homeowners across south Louisiana. WCK uses the only proven method of foundation repair for the unique soil in our part of the country. If you suspect that you have foundation damage, consult with WCK for a free estimate.
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