01
Listen to the history
We start with when the crack or leak appeared, what weather triggers it, prior repairs, and whether the symptom is getting worse.
We don't guess. We measure.
Our foundation
inspection process.
A foundation quote should be based on evidence: crack pattern, moisture readings, wall movement, drainage conditions, and a written scope. This is how we get there.
8-point inspection
The repair starts before the tools come out.
We inspect the structure, the water path, and the outside conditions together. That is how we avoid patching one symptom while the real cause keeps pushing.
02
Map the visible symptoms
Crack direction, staining, efflorescence, slab openings, wall type, and finished-space conditions are photographed and documented.
03
Measure moisture
Pinless and internal moisture readings help separate active seepage from condensation, old staining, or surface dampness.
04
Scan for hidden water paths
Thermal imaging can reveal cooler damp zones behind finishes and help trace where water is actually traveling.
05
Check wall movement
We look for bowing, deflection, stair-step cracking, horizontal cracking, and settlement clues before specifying reinforcement.
06
Inspect outside drainage
Grade, downspouts, window wells, soil contact, patios, and runoff paths often explain why the basement symptom exists.
07
Build the repair scope
The repair is matched to the measured cause: injection, waterproofing, drainage, reinforcement, coating, or a combined system.
08
Put it in writing
You receive a fixed written quote with photos, findings, material choices, timeline, and the warranty that applies.
Diagnostic equipment
Tools that make the quote more honest.
Not every inspection needs every tool. The point is simple: when a measurement can reduce guesswork, we take it and show you what it means.
Thermal imaging
FLIR thermal camera
Shows temperature differences that can reveal damp paths, cold water trails, and hidden moisture zones.
Surface moisture
Pinless moisture meter
Documents surface moisture without unnecessary demolition and helps compare readings across wall sections.
Subsurface moisture
Internal moisture meter
Checks deeper moisture conditions when surface readings do not tell the full story.
Leak tracing
Infrared leak detection
Helps connect a visible leak to the path water takes before it reaches the finished surface.
Concrete condition
Concrete strength tester
Supports better repair decisions when the existing concrete condition affects bonding or reinforcement.
Laser precision (wall plumb)
Vertical laser line
Projects a perfectly vertical reference across the wall so we can see if a crack is following a plumb line, an active shift, or an inherited construction defect.
Laser precision (floor level)
Horizontal floor laser
Maps slab settlement, frost heave, and floor tilt to a measurable line. Replaces guesswork about whether a slab is actually moving with documented numbers.
Site protection
Containment planning
We plan dust control and protection before work begins so the repair is not rough on the rest of the home.
What you receive
A written quote you can actually compare.
The goal is not to overwhelm you with technical language. The goal is to make the recommendation traceable, so you can see why a specific repair is being proposed.
Inspection report
Included with the quote
Photos of the crack, leak path, wall type, and surrounding conditions.
Moisture readings by area when water intrusion or dampness is part of the complaint.
Thermal images when they help explain hidden water movement.
A written fixed quote with scope, materials, timeline, and warranty coverage.
Better diagnosis, stronger warranty
The warranty is only as strong
as the diagnosis.
We can stand behind qualifying repairs for life because the inspection is designed to find the cause first. That means the material, prep, reinforcement, and waterproofing scope are matched to the actual problem.
See warranty details68% of our work fixes other contractors' mistakes.
Ready for an inspection that shows its work?
We inspect, measure, photograph, explain, and quote in writing before any repair starts.