Forum: Foundation
September 21, 2009
Foundation Fixer?
We need to replace part of our main beam and sister some joints. The inspector said we need to find a team of engineer, architect, and contractor to draw up a plan, file it with the city, and then do the work. My question is: Who do I call, and does anyone have a recommendation for this kind of work? Is this what the storefront engineers do? We are hoping not to spend more than $3,000 to $5,000 for the whole thing.
Foundation Problems?
Hi all--
For the past few years I've lived right next door to a massive construction project. The first phase involved demolition of an attached warehouse, and thin cracks appeared in several places around doorways and corners. I hired Heimer Engineers to take a look and they concluded the cracks were superficial and not evidence of structural damage. Three years later, the construction next door continues and I believe some of the cracks have grown, albeit not by much. The major issue is this piece of molding on the ceiling that is about to fall and I wonder if that is evidence of foundational issues that are more serious than I realize? The piece of molding in question is on the ceiling above the french door partition between my living room and kitchen area, so it's technically in the middle of the living area and not, for instance, in the corner or on the wall. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
(PS apologies in advance for multiple postings--I couldn't seem to get my message posted all morning).
September 9, 2009
Foundation Engineer Needed
I am looking for somebody, who can come in and check the foundation. Particularly:
- check the state of the foundation (crumbling masonry)
- how much it is possible to dig down without compromising the structure
- any recomendation on waterproofing
- check affects of the tree, which grows 2' away from the foundation.
Would you recommend anybody for this role.
thanks.