It’s About Time for a Change
In Heber, Utah, this old home carries the marks of its long history. The original structure rests on a stone and mortar foundation with solid masonry walls, while later additions in the back were built in lighter framing. Upstairs, the second story showed heavy layers of bat droppings, and below, a small cellar of about […]
One Earthquake and it’s Gone
A prospective homebuyer in North Salt Lake sought a professional opinion on the structural integrity of a retaining wall that was visibly bowing outward. The wall in question stands 15 feet tall and stretches 80 feet wide, supporting the entire backyard—including a large swimming pool area. From the moment we inspected it, we observed multiple […]
Masterpiece of Ugly
A newly built condominium in Saratoga Springs, Utah was falling apart and all buyers of each individual unit were taking the hit. The buyer of one of these units called us to come and observe this condominium to assess the potential of it being restored to its proper build. Within moments of entering a first […]
Jenga Block Jungle
Some homeowners want a place that’s move-in ready. Others, like this one in Heber, Utah, are ready to roll up their sleeves and make a home their own—repairs, remodels, and all. This new homeowner was determined to fix whatever needed fixing and start remodeling right away. He invited us to take a look—starting with the […]
Hidden Water and Saturated Soil
A potential homebuyer invited us to inspect a property in Park City, Utah, specifically concerned about two large cracks in the retaining wall just outside the garage. One of the cracks ran straight upward, while the other formed a 45-degree angle. On the side of the home, we saw evidence of water easily sinking into […]
Every Home Has a Story
A homebuyer asked us to visit a home in Salt Lake City, Utah, to ensure its structural security. Previously, at a different location, we helped this same buyer avoid buying a home with defects in the foundation. This home was much different from the last. Though this home was built in 1929, the builder took […]
Cracks That Tell a Story
From the streets of Orem Utah, this apartment building shows the first signs of its struggle. On both the north and south sides, deep stairstep cracks spread through the masonry, a pattern that signals the walls are no longer standing straight but bulging outward. This kind of movement is more than cosmetic. It points to […]
Drainage First, Cracks Later
In the crawl space of a home in Cottonwood Heights, we found moderate cracks along the foundation walls. They weren’t severe yet, but they raised enough concern to take a closer look outside. That’s where the real issue became clear. Water was being directed straight to the foundation from multiple sources. Downspouts dumped water right […]
Framing Cut into Pieces!
Questions from a homebuyer and retailer were raised during a home inspection when framing in the attic was found to be cut and no longer capable of bearing any load. We climbed the ladder to enter the attic of this home in Farmington, Utah, and quickly realized the concern was valid. Much of the original […]
Front Yard River
Living near Rush Lake in Stockton, Utah, the homeowner’s property faced a critical issue: their house required structural piers, but the installers discovered that soil, ten feet down—even beneath the foundation—was saturated with water. Installing piers into wet soil is ineffective; they require firm, solid ground to bear the home’s load properly. Rush Lake sits […]