Foundation wall

[Robert Jones]

This home was built in 1925, the lot does drop off toward the rear rather steeply(toward the water). The back foundation wall has numerous vertical cracks that expand toward the bottom. The basement does have a poured slab and there is a separation of approx 1/2" or so between the slab and the actual wall. I am attaching a few pictures to hopefully get some feedback from you guys.

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[Chad Fabry]

A BB in a boxcar moves less than that house

[Robert Jones]

That's funny. So you don't need anymore pictures for evaluation purposes;)

[hausdok]

Hi Rob,

How far from the back of that foundation is the drop-off? Looks like you've got the beginnings of a slow slider.

ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!!

Mike

[Robert Jones]

Hey Mike,

I would say that the drop, which happens rather suddenly rather than gradually, is approx 2-3 feet from that wall. What doesn't show very well, if at all, in those pics is the slight bulging where each of those cracks are. The one pic(where some chips are missing) almost looks like a previous patch.

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[Jim Katen]

The house is moving.

It isn't going to stop by itself.

The wetter the year, the more it will move.

It's time to stop patching and start figuring out how to stabilize it.

- Jim Katen, Oregon

[Robert Jones]

Thanks Jim. I verbally explained to my client while on-site that as much as I hated punting, that in this case, a structural engineer is warranted and needed. My report simply states, "Action Necessary - The exposed portions of the perimeter foundation walls(back side) need action as there is evidence of failure. The extent of the damage is not included, due to the limited visibility, as a part of this inspection. Further analysis by a structural engineer is needed."

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