Foundation Repair and Inspection in New Orleans

[Darlene Booth-Bell]

I have been looking for a rental home in the New Orleans area for about 6 months.  We got close on a couple, but they didn't work out for various reasons.  I have one in the middle of financing and it has extensive foundation repair issues.  It would be easier to just walk and forgo our deposit, but I would like to purchase the home.  There are A LOT of houses in the city with some type of foundation issues (termites, water, etc.), this is the second we have found with foundation issues.

I am new to the New Orleans home buying market, but not to real estate BRRR. The estimates I am getting for the foundation are all over the place. Has anyone had good success with any foundation repair companies or foundation engineers? I really want it done correctly. Time is critical for getting my bids on this.

[Braden Smith]

Hi @Darlene Booth-Bell.  I have dealt with many properties that have foundation issues, and my suggestion is to go with one of the bigger companies that have been around a long time. You do not want some fly by night company to do foundation work. You want a reputable company that has a good reputation and that will warranty their work.

My go to shoring company is Davie Shoring. They do a good job, have been around a long time, are reasonable with their pricing and they warranty their work. See here:  https://www.davieshoring.com/

My contact is Ian Wallace. 504-975-8009. Give him a call and tell him I referred you. Good luck!