Intuition Rather that Calculation
This home is Eureka, Utah is a wood-frame home and was built in the late 1890s, using materials and methods common to the mining-era homes of the region. Much of the foundation of this home was concealed, but a narrow crawlspace opening allowed a limited view beneath the home. What was visible told a familiar […]
Evaluating Epoxy
Epoxy is commonly used when attaching reinforced concrete to the foundation of a home. Today in Eagle Mountain, we observed this process to ensure that all practices were carried out properly. Holes were drilled into the foundation with a ⅝-inch diameter and a 6-inch depth to provide adequate space for the #4 rebar after the […]
Unlicensed Flipper Without Permits
This Salt Lake City home, built in 1960, was later renovated by an unlicensed flipper without permits, raising concerns about its structural integrity. During inspection, we noted that a wall between the living and dining rooms appears to have been removed. The 2×4 rafters with steel plates still span about 27 feet, which is typical […]
City Certification
The city raised two main concerns with this property in Bountiful UT. The old window cutouts and the rear awning structure raised questions focused on whether these elements were properly supported and compliant with structural standards. Three windows were reviewed. The first, located on the right side of the home, included a 2-inch steel lintel […]
Entering the Basement
This home, built in 2024, is set to receive a new basement entry door on the south side which is the left side when facing from the street. The planned opening will be five feet wide and 80 inches tall, located about seven feet from the nearby wall corner. To support the load above the […]
Preparation is Key for an RV
Built in 2006, this home in Saratoga Springs is undergoing a thoughtful addition on its north side; an RV pad designed to store a recreational vehicle securely behind a gated enclosure, as required by the HOA. The new slab measures roughly 59 feet long by 18 feet wide, providing ample space while maintaining the home’s […]
99 Problems and the Structure is All of Them
This Mapleton, Utah home is distinctive, but it requires significant work to meet proper structural standards. During review, we identified several key issues. The most notable include: two basement beams, a ridge beam above the garage, and other areas showing deterioration and poor workmanship. In the basement, a large 4×18 beam appears sound, but a […]
Let’s Punch a Hole Through this Wall
This home is estimated to be around 100 years old, though its exact construction date isn’t listed online. Like many older homes, it has seen a few updates over time, including an addition on the back side that blends old and new construction styles. The current project involves installing a dryer vent through the west […]
Swaying Side-to-side
We were called out to a home in Tooele, Utah, to assess the foundation because of movement of the home. Often the first suspect when a house begins to move is the foundation, but in this case, the foundation is solid. The trouble lies above the earth. Across the entirety of the home, cracks and […]
I Wouldn’t Buy it Either
This home in Woods Cross, Utah, is located in an area known for challenging subsurface conditions. The soils here are very soft and contain natural voids in the soil, which often lead to uneven settlement and structural movement over time. We have extensive experience in this region and have observed similar distress in many nearby […]