Foundation Problems: Identify, Verify, Fix (Or Walk Away From the House)
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Description
The dream house had “one small foundation issue.” The contractor quoted $4,000. The real number was $140,000. Foundation problems are the only category where the right answer is sometimes “walk away from the house entirely.” Foundation companies sell piers like tires. Most homeowners can’t tell cosmetic from catastrophic, until it’s too late. Independent structural engineer, $400-$800, before any contractor quote. Or learn the hard way.
