I'm having a drainage issue at one of my rentals.  If they get a heavy rain, one side of the yard is holding water up against the house, and it's seeping inside the home.Last year the PM installed an outdoor sump pump...

Some of the more seasoned vets here know all about foundation repair, but for thought this could be helpful for anyone starting out.  60 seconds background:Houston is essentially built up on a swamp, couple that with ...

@mike hopper @matthew rembish @tim chapman here are some photos of the cracks I mentioned in the other post. The listing agent said he thought the helical cool option was way above and beyond what was necessary, but I...

Hello,Our property located in Fort Worth,TX had a foundation repair after which it was recommended maintaining a constant level of moisture in the soil near and under the house (by placing a soaker hose on each side o...

Hey Guys,I’m looking for an inspector for a 5 unit property in Brighton, CO. It consists of 2 separate buildings with one triplex built in 1903 and the other a duplex built in 1930. Total square footage is 3700 RBA an...

Would a 3 inch horizontal crack in sheet rock be anything to worry about? Someone mentioned settlement and that I should have the foundation looked at. There is no visible problem to the outside brick or concrete. Cou...

Hello, does anyone with lots of experience in Quebec/canadian 3/4/5 plex have an opinion on these features? in particular, poured concrete, vinyl siding, and electrical heating? strengths/weaknesses of the respective ...

Hello fellow BP'ers. I'm looking at a potential rental property that has cracks in the foundation. Most of the cracks are horizontal and a few are of the stairstep variety. There is no bowing or tilting of the wall...

Just observed that my wood supports on the foundation piers were constructed off center on the pier (about 1 1/2” off center). This is an older home built in 1964. Should I be concerned or was this a practice in older...

Hey BP!I wanted to ask for some advice on a triplex. This is going to be my first property, and I am pre approved for an FHA. I plan on living in one unit while AirBnBing the others. After spending the past two years ...