Elevation Survey

Learn More About the Condition of Your Foundation

The survey will document the existing elevations of the foundation throughout the structure to determine the following:

Magnitude of movement, i.e., how level (or out of level) is the foundation
Limits of areas affected by movement, i.e., where does the movement begin and end

With this information, you can do the following:

Have a basis for a structural repair design
Monitor for future movement
Provide evidence of stability (for example, demonstrate to a prospective buyer that the home hasn’t moved in 5 years)
Provide evidence of movement (for example, demonstrate that movement has indeed occurred, despite denial from other parties)
Be in a stronger position for making legal claims for structural damage or movement

This is how the elevation survey is performed:

A Continental Foundation Restoration professional will perform field measurements and a sketch of your foundation to allow a professionally drafted document to be prepared
We use the Technidea Zip Level Pro 2000 which is accurate to 1/8″ to measure the vertical positions of the foundation at critical points and intervals
The final document is drafted showing the foundation and the relative elevations as measured

You live in an area with unstable soil
You have drywall cracking, binding doors, sloping floors, or foundation wall cracks
You have had past structural repairs
You are anticipating the need for structural repairs
You are in dispute with your builder over construction defects or deficiencies
You are buying a home and want to have maximum information regarding structural condition
Your structural warranty company has denied your claim for structural damage
You want to have a “benchmark” document for monitoring for future movement