Foundation inspection in San Diego. Independent, written, defensible.
A foundation inspection is the difference between buying a house and buying a problem. We do a level survey across the slab and floor system, document every visible crack, look for signs of past repair, and write up a report you can show to a seller, buyer, lender, or insurance carrier. Independent of any repair work; if you decide not to fix anything, that is fine.
What's included in this service?
- Full level survey using a Zip Level or rotary laser, recorded at 6-foot grid
- Visual inspection of all accessible foundation surfaces (interior + exterior)
- Crawl space inspection where present (crew is fully insured for crawl entry)
- Crack mapping with width, length, and direction photo-documented
- Drainage and grading review around the perimeter
- Soil and vegetation review (expansive clay indicators, root proximity)
- Written report with annotated photos, level diagram, and findings
- Repair recommendation if any are warranted, with no obligation
When do you need this service?
- Buying a home with cracks or sloping floors visible at showing
- Selling a home and want to disclose proactively (or rule out concern)
- Insurance carrier requesting a foundation inspection report
- Considering an ADU and need to verify existing footing capacity
- Recent visible change in cracks, doors, or floors
- Lender or appraiser called for a structural review
What do homeowners ask about Inspections?
What is the difference between this and a home inspection?
A general home inspection looks at 100 systems for 30 seconds each. A foundation inspection focuses entirely on the foundation, floor system, and structural envelope, with measurement and documentation that a general inspection does not produce. Many home inspectors recommend a follow-up foundation inspection when they see cracks or slope.
Will you tell me what is wrong even if you cannot fix it?
Yes. Some inspections find issues outside our scope: termite damage, dry rot, plumbing under-slab leaks, or seismic-retrofit needs. We will name them in the report and refer you to the right specialist.
Is a free inspection the same as a paid one?
No. Our free inspection is a 30-to-60-minute repair-quote visit; we walk the property, identify likely issues, and give you a verbal estimate. Our paid inspection ($450 and up) includes the full level survey, written report, and is the version you submit to a buyer, seller, lender, or insurance company.
Can you provide an engineer-stamped report?
Yes, when needed. We coordinate with licensed structural engineers in San Diego County. Stamped reports run an additional $750 to $2,500 depending on scope and are required for permit work.
Where do we offer Inspections in San Diego County?
We provide inspections in every city and community in San Diego County. Pick your city for local climate notes and service specifics.
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Homeowners who hired us for this
Examples of the kind of feedback we work to earn on every job. Verified reviews from real customers live on our Google Business Profile and Yelp pages.
Cracks at our window corners had me convinced we needed major repairs. Their inspector did the level survey, mapped every crack, and told us straight up the foundation was stable old movement and we did not need underpinning. Free inspection, honest answer, no pressure.
Got three quotes for foundation work. Two pushed full perimeter underpinning, Base Pro recommended four piers at the settled corner only and saved us $18,000. Engineer signed off, permit pulled, work was clean. House is solid two years later.
Active leak through a foundation crack after the January storm. They came out, identified it as a non-structural water issue, injected hydrophobic polyurethane, and pointed out that our downspout above the crack needed an extension. Both fixes done in one visit, leak gone.
Need inspections in San Diego County?
Call for a free quote. Most work scheduled within the week.