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Foundation inspection in Metro Detroit: what to expect
A foundation inspection tells you what is actually going on before you pay for a repair. In Metro Detroit the usual questions are about cracks in block or poured walls, bowing, uneven floors, sticking doors and water in the basement.
There are two kinds of visits. A foundation contractor inspection is often free and ends with a repair proposal. An independent evaluation by a licensed structural engineer is paid, but gives you an unbiased report and a repair design you can bid out. Before a large repair or a home purchase, the independent route is worth considering.
For a full pre-purchase review, see a structural inspection or buyer home inspection.
What a proper job includes
- A walk-through of basement or crawl space walls, floors and framing
- Crack mapping with widths and direction noted
- Wall deflection and floor level measurements
- An exterior look at grading, gutters and downspouts
- Photos and a written summary of findings
- Clear next steps, including whether an engineer is recommended
- Guidance on monitoring cracks between visits, such as marking and dating their ends
What drives the price
- Who inspects: a contractor or an independent structural engineer
- Written report or stamped engineering letter
- Home size and access to walls and crawl spaces
- Whether a repair design is included
- Travel and scheduling, such as rush timing for a purchase
Rebuild Detroit does not publish price ranges. Get written quotes for the same scope and compare.
Permits and licensing in Michigan
An inspection itself does not need a permit. Repairs that follow often do: ordinary repairs are exempt only when they do not alter structural parts, so most foundation work needs a building permit from the local building department (BSEED in Detroit).
Structural repair contractors should hold a Michigan Residential Builder license, and professional engineers are licensed by the state as well. Check both on the LARA lookup.
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How to compare quotes
- Decide whether you want a free contractor assessment, an independent engineer, or both.
- Ask for a written report with photos and measurements.
- Confirm the engineer or contractor license on the LARA lookup.
- Ask whether the report includes a repair design you can bid to several contractors.
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