What we check during an inspection
We measure crack width and direction, check whether doors and windows are out of square, look for gaps at the ceiling or baseboards, inspect the crawl space or basement for moisture and pier condition, and walk the exterior grading and gutters. Most of what causes foundation movement in Cookeville shows up in that walk-through before we ever touch a tool.
Pre-purchase and real estate inspections
Buying or selling a home in Putnam County almost always raises a foundation question at some point in the process, especially on the older homes near downtown or hillside lots with a walkout basement. We provide a written report with photos and measurements that buyers, sellers, and agents can use in negotiations or disclosures.
When we recommend monitoring instead of repair
Not every crack or sloped floor needs piers. Some settlement stabilized years ago and just left cosmetic evidence behind. When that's the case, we'll say so, sometimes with a simple crack monitor you can check yourself, rather than recommend work the house doesn't need.