Not All Foundation Companies Are The Same. Here’s What You Need to Know:
When your home’s foundation is at risk, choosing the right contractor is the most important decision you’ll make. Not all foundation companies are the same. You need expertise, accountability, and proof.
At Deep Rock Foundations, we believe you deserve clarity from the start. Here are the three non-negotiable questions you must ask your foundation repair company to ensure your project is done right, guaranteed, and documented.
Question 1: Am I Going to Get Before and After Elevation Readings?
Get Accountability in Writing: The Importance of Elevation Readings
This question is about accountability. Foundation issues are often measured in inches, but the quality of the repair is measured in fractions. Before any work begins, the company should provide the initial elevation readings that show the exact measurements of your foundation’s settlement (e.g., down two inches).
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When the work is complete, you must receive the final elevation readings in writing. This documentation proves two things:
- Precision: It shows exactly where your foundation was moved to (e.g., from minus two inches to minus half an inch).
- Proof of Leveling: It is your written proof that the work was successfully executed to the specified tolerance, providing confidence that your house leveling project was completed accurately. If a company can’t provide this documentation, their accountability is severely limited.
Question 2: Will a Structural Engineer Conduct a Final Site Visit and Provide a Report?
The Gold Standard: Final Engineer Site Visit and Report
A high-quality foundation repair should never rely solely on the contractor’s word. The inclusion of an independent engineering inspection is the gold standard for structural integrity and risk reduction.
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Demand a final site visit and report from a Structural Engineer. This third-party professional confirms that your repair was performed correctly, adheres to the established plan, and meets all safety and structural codes.
A final engineer report gives you:
- Increased Accountability: It ensures the crew performs the work to the highest standards.
- Third-Party Validation: It’s objective proof that your foundation is sound, which is invaluable for insurance, resale, and your own peace of mind.
Question 3: Will I Have a Single Point of Contact Throughout the Entire Project?
Eliminate Confusion: The Need for a Dedicated Foundation Consultant
A common pitfall in high-value home services is the hand-off. You might trust the expert who drew up the plan, but if you never see them again, your project’s details can get lost in communication.
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Ask if the person who assessed your home and built your custom repair plan—your Foundation Consultant—will remain your single point of contact through completion. This ensures:
- Seamless Execution: The person who understands your home’s specific needs oversees the crew.
- Clear Communication: You always know whom to call with questions.
- Trust: The expert you met and trusted is accountable for the final outcome.
Start with Confidence: Your Free Foundation Repair Evaluation
At Deep Rock Foundations, we guarantee the accountability, engineering validation, and clear communication you deserve. We provide all three essential components:
Ready to start your project with confidence? Call us today to schedule your free evaluation and meet your dedicated Foundation Consultant to review transparent plans and pricing.
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VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:
Not all foundation companies are the same. Hi, I’m Derek with Deep Rock Foundations, and here are the three most important things you should be asking your foundation repair company.
Number one: Am I going to get before and after elevation readings?
Before and after readings are important because of the high accountability that comes with them. A company is going to show you where it’s at today—it was down two inches, now it’s at minus half, why? You want to know where they’re going to take it to and where they finish. When that foundation is finished, you want to know that your foundation is level, and you want it in writing to prove it.
Number two: Am I going to get a final engineer site visit and report showing my foundation repair was done correctly?
It’s important because it’s going to give increased accountability to make sure your project was performed well, with the documentation to prove it.
And finally, the third most important question to ask: Am I going to have a single point of contact throughout my entire project?
Some things that you may have experienced is maybe you trust the person you met—the consultant or the expert that came to your house originally—but then you never see him again. So it’s important to find out whether or not that person that you trusted, that maybe put the plan together, is he going to perform the project to make sure that it went well and be able to communicate with you and the crews all the things that are important for your specific project.
At Deep Rock Foundations, we’re going to provide before and after elevation readings, a final engineer site visit with a final engineer report for your confidence, and we’re going to have a single point of contact—one person that you can trust—through the entire project to make sure that your project goes great.
To start that project off, we’re going to give you a free evaluation where you’re going to meet with your foundation consultant to walk you through the entire scope of your project with transparent plans and pricing.
So call Deep Rock Foundations if you’re interested in getting a free evaluation from a high-quality company that’s going to provide for you those important things that you’re going to need to make sure your project goes well.
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