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Yeah, well. That’s the bread and butter, I suppose. Even I never wanted to work on Renovation plans. Profit is eaten up in labor because one never knows what they’ll find. Yet, the foundation guy didn’t seem to comprehend that I was going to give him a full view of its existing condition on...

After the foundation guy left, I’ve continued to be puzzled. He is the first to recommend a structural engineer. But when I asked him if they would build the foundation pursuant to an engineer’s specification he almost barked a ‘No’. More than one way to skin a cat in order to save costs or...

I have not. And that’s exactly why I’m here. Much appreciated! When reviewing foundation options pursuant to environmental conditions, I kept thinking, If only it were a new pour, it would be easier and faster. Would cost more in the long run (materials). I wouldn’t need a contractor as the...

I was afraid someone was going to suggest soil testing ($$$). Yet, I’m certain the structure eng will recommend if he needs cuz I didn’t choose a riff-raff one. Soil analysis was never a part of my prior work, so I know nuttin’ ‘bout dat except they come into play. That 5.8 wasn’t close, but...

Yesterday I measured and found the distance from the edge of the road to the foundation of the house to be 30’-0”. The heavy traffic are semi rigs to and from a local grain mill. They’re so heavy and the house so weak, it is like living next to a train track. I’m looking in to the...

Thank you for your contribution. I think the house would last a few decades without retrofitting for quakes if we change out the soil around the foundations and secure the existing. This is under the assumption the quakes will not become problematic again. I look forward to speaking with a...

Unfortunately, no. However, the New Madrid fault would give us a beach front property with a tolerance of about 100 miles. But, yeah, that’d finish her off. LOL At least we could go swimming! In 2014, Oklahoma surpassed Alaska and California with having the greatest number of quakes. These...

Dear Expert and Well-Versed, Before I ask my question, I want to provide a little background and also a reality check. I have a back ground as a drafter in the architectural field primarily consisting of large industrial scale construction, large retail and similar. Full range of plans from...

It’s just too embarrassing to show pics right now. I will do so when I begin work so people will know that I’m not lazy. Not really our fault, but nobody believes that. Anyhoo, crawlspace has been leaking for quite some time. Soil is horrible high organic clay (what I get for bragging about...

Hi all. See title. Yes, first thing I did was look for a structural engineer. I’ve been wading through drunk framers, etc. This has not been fun. Foundation guy comes on Friday. I think he has much promise as he seems to know what he’s talking about AND he’s personally tethered to...