The purpose of an Engineer’s Foundation Evaluation is to have an Engineer investigate and determine, to the extent possible, the foundation’s current condition and any necessary repairs that may be needed immediately and/or in the future. This assessment is critical to ensuring the integrity of your property. Performing a foundation evaluation assessment can confirm if a foundation elevation survey is right for you. Proper foundation assessment is essential for such evaluations.
Wittner Inspection Services, LLC, through a partnership with Noble Engineering Services, understand that foundation issues can be a cause for concern for property owners, and we aim to provide clear and concise information to help you make informed decisions about any repairs needed for your property after a thorough foundation evaluation assessment.
The Evaluation By Our Team Includes:
- Documenting visual observations made during a physical walkthrough
- Observing factors influencing the performance of the foundation. A comprehensive foundation assessment helps in understanding these factors better.
- Conducting an interview of occupants/owners/managers regarding a history of the property and foundation
- Reviewing pertinent information including Geotech reports, construction drawings, field reports, and repair docs
- Providing elevation, deflection, and tilt calculations to assess foundation performance and establish a baseline. Such calculations are fundamental to a foundation evaluation assessment.
- Providing a detailed conclusion and Executive Summary.
HUD/ FHA Mobile Home Structural Engineering Inspections
Wittner Inspection Services, LLC, through a partnership with Noble Engineering Services, can perform a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) structural engineering inspection to meet the requirements under the Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (PFMGH).
Additionally, our team will visually assess the existing foundation and determine if a permanent foundation is present, attached, sound, and fully supported per the PFMGH requirements for HUD. An initial foundation assessment helps make this determination, and a comprehensive foundation evaluation assessment is often necessary.
Furthermore, our team can then customize an engineering report for you and your lender (depending on VA, FHA, or Conventional financing).
Engineer’s Inspection Review
Our licensed engineers analyze your inspection reports to identify signs of structural or foundation issues. This service helps you provide your clients with expert guidance and peace of mind, potentially leading to further detailed evaluations if necessary.
Defect Cost Report
The Defect Cost Report is a defect repair estimate based on the inspection findings. This report gives your clients a clear breakdown of what it may cost to fix the issues found in the report. We also provide fillable contractor bid sheets, contractor agreements, spec books and much more to help your clients on their next steps.
