Over time structural foundation components deteriorate, age, and settle. The structural integrity of the house weakens and becomes vulnerable to the powerful forces against which it once protected. Like many major home repairs, the average homeowner is not familiar with what to look for when shopping around for quotes and inspections of foundations. All too often they run into someone looking for a fast buck rather than an honest dollar. Keep your eye out for contractors or salesmen who do not enter the crawl space to properly diagnose serious structural issues and do not draw permits. Not drawing a permit is against the law, especially when it comes to foundations. Moreover, homeowners who allow work to be done without a permit can be held personally liable if something goes wrong. The most common reason contractors do not draw permits is because they know the work will not pass inspection.

How Sure Safe Works

At Sure Safe we provide thorough foundation inspections by sending a foundation specialist to your house to take photos of all the structural foundation members as well as draw a framing diagram of the foundation to see how the house loads are being transferred. Next, we analyze photos to see the condition of each structural member and write evaluation notes on each photo. Then we design a pre-engineered repair plan based on the photos and existing framing diagram and email it to you with our proposal.

Patented and Permitted

The Sure Safe VR-1 Foundation is fully patented and backed with an ICC-ES Listing and Lifetime Transferable Warranty. ICC-ES listings are routinely required by building departments as proof of compliance with the International Building Code and International Residential Code. You can feel safe knowing your foundation is being repaired with certified, permitted, and patented methods. Almost all our repairs end up increasing the value of the home more than the cost of repairs. Contact us today to talk through any concerns you have about your foundation, we’ll be happy to advise or schedule an inspection for you.