All Forum Posts by: Nathan Smith
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Post: Foundation problems, bowing walls
- Property Manager
- Des Moines, IA
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Quote from @Caleb Brown:
Quote from @Mark Towey:
Quote from @Caleb Brown:
If the numbers still make sense it's not terrible to do. If you are not local then it's more moving parts. When you do the work hire a structural engineer and do the work recommended. Have a warranty to protect yourself, reputable companies always offer that.
So for order of operations, would you first have a structural engineer out to the home first and then hire a foundation repair company to do the work? I have not yet dealt with many home purchases where the foundations were in rough shape so I'm just not sure what would be best first to do if the number could make sense.
Engineer always first during the inspection period, then get bids
I agree with Caleb; always get the engineer out first to see what needs done, then get the bids. If you get the foundation company out first to tell you what needs done, in my experience they almost always try to up sell you on things you don't need.
Post: Foundation problems, bowing walls
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- Des Moines, IA
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Depends on how bad it is and whether or not the numbers make sense. Always good to have a structural engineer evaluate them to see if you can just brace them or if they will need more done in my opinion.
Post: Looking for affordable home inspectors in the Des Moines area!
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- Des Moines, IA
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Hi Jake! I recommend Guardian Inspection services, I believe they do inspections in Des Moines and surrounding areas. You can contact them at 641-780-2274; last time I used them, they were $400 for an inspection.