Interior condition survey
Walls, slab, cove joint, posts, beams and visible framing are examined for water, movement and deterioration.
Assessment before you commit · Greater Burlington
A foundation inspection that tells you what you actually have.
Before choosing a repair, you need to know what is happening and what evidence supports it. A useful inspection separates what was observed from what was inferred—and says plainly which parts remain uncertain.
Common reasons homeowners call
Problems this service can fix.
A crack you have noticed getting wider
Water arriving in a new place
A home purchase or sale with a foundation question
Two contractors recommending very different repairs
Doors and windows that have started to stick
Sloping floors or a wall that looks out of plumb
Wanting a baseline before finishing the basement
Repairs and systems
Work we provide.
Depending on the property, the project may use one of these repairs or combine several into a complete system.
Crack mapping
Crack direction, width, displacement and location are recorded so future change can actually be measured against something.
Water path tracing
Where water enters, where it travels and where it becomes visible are separated, because they are frequently different places.
Exterior and drainage review
Grade, roof runoff, downspouts, hard surfaces, window wells, bulkheads and discharge points are reviewed as one system.
Equipment assessment
Sump, backup, alarm, discharge line and any existing drainage system are examined and tested where practical.
Written findings
You receive the observed conditions, the likely cause, the recommended scope, the exclusions and what could not be determined.
At your property
How we plan the repair.
We look at the affected area, the foundation, exterior conditions, existing equipment and access so the estimate covers the complete job.
Request an inspection- 01
Foundation material, age and construction
- 02
Crack pattern, direction and any displacement
- 03
Moisture staining, efflorescence and finish damage
- 04
Slab condition and cove-joint activity
- 05
Exterior grade, runoff and discharge
- 06
Structure above: floors, doors, windows and chimney
Your estimate
What is included in the plan.
Evidence, not assertion
Every recommendation should name the observation supporting it. A report that recommends a system without saying what it saw is a quote, not an inspection.
Uncertainty stated plainly
Some conditions cannot be determined without opening a wall, excavating or monitoring over time. That should be written down, not glossed over.
When an engineer belongs
Active movement, a bowed or displaced wall, or a repair that must be specified and verified may call for a licensed professional engineer rather than a contractor's proposal.
A baseline is valuable
Dated photographs and measured crack widths make it possible to answer 'is it getting worse?' next year instead of guessing.
Already have an estimate?
Compare the complete foundation inspection scope.
If Northern Basement Systems, Twin State Basements, 802 Waterproofing or another company has already inspected the property, request a separate estimate and compare quantities, materials, restoration, maintenance, warranty and price.
Common questions
Foundation Inspection FAQs
These answers cover the questions homeowners ask most often. Your inspection and written estimate will address the conditions at your home.
What should a foundation inspection report include?
The conditions actually observed, the likely cause with the evidence supporting it, the recommended scope with quantities, what is specifically excluded, and any question that could not be answered without further investigation. Photographs and measured crack widths give you a baseline to compare against later.
Do I need a structural engineer instead?
For active movement, a bowed or displaced wall, or where a repair method needs independent specification, an engineer is often the right call. Vermont's Office of Professional Regulation maintains engineering licensing and public verification, so credentials can be checked directly.
Can you inspect a foundation before I buy the house?
A focused foundation and water assessment before purchase is one of the most useful times to have one done, because it tells you what you are taking on. It does not replace a general home inspection, which covers systems well beyond the foundation.
Request local service
Schedule foundation inspection service in Greater Burlington.
Tell us what is happening at the property and when you would like it inspected.