When the 70's happened there wasn't as much knowledge as perhaps there should have been. 30 foot span with 4 on 12 pitch and 22 feet on center 2x4s is a formula for uh-oh. Here's what we decided

I got a near panicked call from a commercial property landlord. She said that the wall and ceiling had separated and you could see daylight. Yeah that's frightening. Here's how it went.

When the foundation is cracked and it's all you can afford, who do you call? Well, me.

When you're not a home inspector or engineer, sometimes you know that the water in the basement is a problem but you don't know exactly how to fix it. And when the neighbor contributes to the problem, how do you manage that? I helped a woman today.

Sometimes cities get grumpy and want 30 year old structures permitted. Here is how I helped the client

Sometimes grammar thinks he's fixing problems. And sometimes he is really causing them.

When the slab is supported by nothing besides Air, there is drama. In this case, the soil had settled about a foot.

You gotta love it when someone finds a way to change up the old tried and true. What was the old reliable is now just old. Here is how Deck building is being revolutionized.

When a bus and a hotel wing collide, both lose. I did a special inspection today where the epic battle occurred

When a dude wants to upgrade his shed to something awesome, something you can cross swords with the city and nosy neighbors. I helped this client sort it all out

What happens when rock and mortar meets a heavy 2 story Brick structure, as well as a garden next to the foundation? Well, that would be a 5 to 6 figure Bill.

So I ran into a roofer that was, um, interesting. I've made an appointment and then he wanted documents. Lots of them. It ended well for the home owner

The home is 1952 vintage and done in a modular way. There are cracks and concerns. And...there might be a wedding - oh my! Well, at least I took worry number 1 off the table

Stairstep Cracks can be a sign of structural issues, but sometimes it just means the home has some miles on it

When a structural crack doesn't mean your house is falling, but do mean it's distressed

Sometimes a normal inspection isn't very normal. Sometimes it's full service and then a bit more. And then another phone call explaining it again. It's all good

Having 150 of your closest friends can put a load on your home's structure. Add a water ptoblem and poor footings, and you might have a problem

Shelf foundations are the old timer way of doing foundations. Add that to drainage problems and block construction and things get more interesting

When the dishwasher floods, sometimes that means it's time for a remodel. I designed a beam and told her about how to avoid issues from mold

Talked to a new friend today. This dude is originally from India and is a mechanical engineer. He's finishing his basement and is putting an external door in the foundation.