Houston, we have a problem. Our highly expansive, unstable clay soils create substantial foundation movement that wreaks havoc on our homes, resulting in considerable financial loss in the form of foundation repair. To make matters worse, some foundation repair companies prey on frightened homeowners by selling them unnecessary foundation repairs. Underpinning the foundation can potentially cause long-term problems and should only be done when necessary. The issues that cause foundation problems should be addressed, not just the symptoms. You need an UNBIASED, comprehensive foundation inspection by Imperial Pro Inspection prior to any home purchase, sell or foundation repair.
Indications of adverse foundation performance can be seen in the cracking of interior walls, exterior walls, floors, foundation slab, trim separations, sloping floors or doors that just won’t close properly. However, sometimes significant movement can be hidden or go unnoticed, especially with lack of maintenance, previous repairs, renovations or with modern construction that will flex and tilt, concealing the common warning signs. Latent or hidden foundation movement can be even more costly, and sometimes these issues aren’t discovered until after the expiration of the builder’s structural warranty. Imperial Pro has the experience and the technology needed to identify foundation problems.
Unfortunately, most established homes in the Houston area have some degree of cosmetic damage caused by foundation movement. Home inspectors can often become desensitized to this damage and consider it “normal” without having any understanding of what it means, what caused it, or what it’ll cost to repair. This damage is then neglected overtime, compounding the problem, and homeowners are eventually blindsided by the expensive foundation repair estimate from their “FREE” foundation inspection. Even worse, some repairs may not be necessary or repairs could’ve been prevented with the appropriate foundation maintenance plan. Imperial Pro is here to help bridge the gap between home inspectors and foundation repair contractors to help protect the public from substantial financial loss.
Imperial Pro has learned from some of the pioneers of foundation repair and experienced structural engineers to provide the most comprehensive foundation evaluation in the home inspection industry. We provide an UNBIASED, no-hassle evaluation of your slab foundation without trying to close the big foundation repair sale at the end. More importantly, we’ll provide you a better understanding of the foundation maintenance necessary to help prevent any further damage.
Whether you’re buying, selling, investing or needing annual maintenance inspections prior to the expiration of your builder warranty, our foundation inspection is the unbiased, cost-effective approach that you need.
✔ Our region has the most unstable soils
✔ Unbiased, not foundation repair salesmen
✔ Some home inspectors can overlook costly issues
✔ Get a better idea of what your buying/selling
✔ Anticipating the need for foundation repair
✔ Evaluation before costly renovation
✔ Get a benchmark of your foundation to monitor annually
✔ Learn about the causes, not just the symptoms
✔ Advanced foundation maintenance solutions
✔ A cost-effective peace of mind!
✔ COMPREHENSIVE Slab Foundation Evaluation
✔ INSPECTION REPORT w/ Scale CAD Drawing
✔ ZIPLEVEL Foundation Elevation Survey
✔ DETAILED Foundation Performance Opinion
✔ COST-EFFECTIVE Foundation Maintenance Solutions
In Fort Bend County, TX, where your soil shifts, your foundation moves with it. In the quest to uphold your foundation, achieving a consistent moisture level around your home is key. While maintaining complete dryness around the foundation is impractical, ensuring even soil hydration offers a simpler and more potent solution. While sprinkler systems offer assistance, they fall short of delivering foundation-specific watering. At Imperial Pro, we go beyond with a suite of tailored foundation maintenance solutions, including custom foundation watering systems, root barriers, meticulous foundation inspections, continuous monitoring, and gutter installations. These solutions collectively combat the underlying soil dynamics, preempting potential long-term structural complications.
