Foundation & Drainage

Drainage trenches require slope, soil considerations and a discharge destination. A practical guide to evidence, comparison and next steps.

Pier systems transfer load and need an explanation of the supported structure. A practical guide to evidence, comparison and next steps.

A ground vapor barrier works best when bulk water problems are addressed first. A practical guide to evidence, comparison and next steps.

Retaining walls resist soil and water forces that increase with poor drainage. A practical guide to evidence, comparison and next steps.

Basement water can enter through openings, plumbing or saturated soil. A practical guide to evidence, comparison and next steps.

Anchoring solutions vary according to wall type, movement and soil conditions. A practical guide to evidence, comparison and next steps.

Crack shape, displacement and change over time matter more than a single photograph. A practical guide to evidence, comparison and next steps.

An exterior membrane is part of a system that must manage water to a safe outlet. A practical guide to evidence, comparison and next steps.

A sump can move collected water only when its power and outflow are available. A practical guide to evidence, comparison and next steps.

Past repairs need documentation of the original issue and completed work. A practical guide to evidence, comparison and next steps.