Re: Foundation Too Low on a New Home

Posted by Bob Morrison on June 30, 2006, 10:14 am

In a previous post mrsgator88 wrote...

> Whatever he tells you, get a second opinion on his proposal. Definitely run
> it past a structural engineer as well as your architect.
>

This is good advice. Hire your own engineer, but make sure the contractor
pays for the engineer's services in regards to the "fix".

--
Bob Morrison, PE, SE
R L Morrison Engineering Co
Structural & Civil Engineering
Poulsbo WA
bob at rlmorrisonengr dot com

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