Foundation Inspection in Raleigh, NC
Foundation cracks are the most-Googled home worry in the Triangle - and most of them are not a structural emergency. The licensed PE who walks your Raleigh foundation tells you which ones actually matter.
PE on site, every visit
A licensed Professional Engineer measures, photographs, and writes the report. Never delegated to an intern.
Crack-by-crack analysis
Width, length, displacement, and pattern - documented with photos and measurements you can act on.
Stamped report in 1-2 days
Lender, Realtor, and permit-ready reports delivered within 1-2 business days of the inspection.
Honest, unbiased findings
We do not sell repairs. We tell you what is cosmetic, what is active, and what to fix - and what to skip.
When to Call Us
Most Raleigh foundation cracks fall into a small number of patterns: vertical hairlines from concrete shrinkage, stair-step cracks from differential settlement, horizontal cracks from lateral soil pressure, and slab cracks from drying or movement. A foundation inspection by a licensed PE separates the cosmetic from the structural, gives you measurements you can re-check in six months, and produces a stamped report you can show a lender, an insurer, or a buyer.
Common signs and scenarios
- A crack you can fit a coin into - or one that has grown
- Horizontal cracks in a basement or crawl space wall
- A wall that looks bowed when you sight along its length
- Stair-step cracks in brick veneer above doors or at corners
- Doors and windows that suddenly stick or no longer latch
- A home inspector who flagged 'further structural evaluation needed'
Frequently Asked
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Call, email, or schedule. Most reports delivered within 1-2.