What is an Initial Site Inspection

An initial site inspection determines the most likely cause of damage and if it's caused by the foundation.

An initial site inspection requires the inspector to gather lots of information. Such information includes but isn't limited to:

• structural and architectural drawings
• grading plans
  
• plat of survey

You may not have all this information, especially if you're not the original owner of the home. In this case, the inspector will make a visual inspection of the property to get information about where foundation cracks are located, the structure type, the foundation type, the depth of the foundation, the how much and in which direction the building has moved, and any signs of earlier repairs (either to walls or the foundation). The inspector may also consider nearby trees, drainage around the home, and other exterior conditions.

Once all the information is gathered, the inspector will produce the initial site inspection. The initial site inspection is then used -- along with an elevation survey -- to determine the cause of the damage to your home.

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