Our Inspection Blog: Foundations

Articles and information about foundation systems, structural issues, and common foundation problems in Northern Michigan homes. Topics include frost heave, freeze-thaw damage, foundation settlement, cracks, moisture intrusion, basement waterproofing, crawl space conditions, and foundation concerns specific to Northern Michigan’s harsh climate and soil conditions.

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Why Do Basements Leak

by | Jul 3, 2021 | Foundations

As inspectors – we see quite a few basements. The biggest complaint or concern we hear concerns a moisture-related problem. There are three basic reasons for a basement to develop a leak or a moisture problem. Sometimes a little detective work is needed to...