You should contact an independent registered professional engineer if you think your slab foundation needs work and you want an impartial opinion. Look for an engineer who specializes in civil or structural engineering. The average electrical or aeronautics engineer probably isn't experienced in soil mechanics or the load bearing capacity of concrete. Ideally, your chosen contractor should have experience in residential or light commercial slab on grade foundations.
Finally, ask the engineer if they have any ties to foundation repair contractors, builders or insurers. You want an engineer whose recommendations are based on professional opinion and not on existing agreements or commissions.
You’ll find engineers listed in your local phone book and on web search engines. Most inspections will run several hundred dollars, but note that fees can vary depending on where you live and the inspector's experience, etc.
Do you have an any comments or an interesting story concerning your foundation inspection? Then tell us about it. Send email to alanardoin@gmail.com.
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