Robert Jones Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 This home was built in 1925, the lot does drop off toward the rear rather steeply(toward the water). The back foundation wall has numerous vertical cracks that expand toward the bottom. The basement does have a poured slab and there is a separation of approx 1/2" or so between the slab and the actual wall. I am attaching a few pictures to hopefully get some feedback from you guys. V/R Click to Enlarge 52.06 KB Click to Enlarge 54.2 KB Click to Enlarge 76.52 KB Click to Enlarge 59.68 KB Click to Enlarge 41.07 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 A BB in a boxcar moves less than that house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 That's funny. So you don't need anymore pictures for evaluation purposes;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hi Rob, How far from the back of that foundation is the drop-off? Looks like you've got the beginnings of a slow slider. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hey Mike, I would say that the drop, which happens rather suddenly rather than gradually, is approx 2-3 feet from that wall. What doesn't show very well, if at all, in those pics is the slight bulging where each of those cracks are. The one pic(where some chips are missing) almost looks like a previous patch. V/R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 The house is moving. It isn't going to stop by itself. The wetter the year, the more it will move. It's time to stop patching and start figuring out how to stabilize it. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Thanks Jim. I verbally explained to my client while on-site that as much as I hated punting, that in this case, a structural engineer is warranted and needed. My report simply states, "Action Necessary - The exposed portions of the perimeter foundation walls(back side) need action as there is evidence of failure. The extent of the damage is not included, due to the limited visibility, as a part of this inspection. Further analysis by a structural engineer is needed." V/R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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