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Lock In Foundation Inspection in Lafayette

When you spot cracks above doorways, floors that slope toward one corner, or doors that no longer latch in your Lafayette home, it's time to understand what's happening beneath the slab or pier-and-beam system. Turn Key Home Inspection uses digital levels, crack width gauges, and moisture meters to measure differential settlement, document foundation movement, and assess whether soil conditions or plumbing leaks are driving structural shifts. You'll feel the technician's level glide across the floor and see the bubble drift off-center, revealing slopes that explain why your furniture rocks and your cabinets pull away from the wall.

Our foundation inspection services include a full perimeter walk to examine grading, drainage, and expansion joint condition, interior floor elevation mapping using a precision level or laser, crack width and pattern documentation with digital calipers, moisture readings in crawl spaces or beneath slabs, and a written assessment of whether observed movement is active, historical, or cosmetic. We also identify contributing factors such as poor surface drainage, negative grading, tree root pressure, and plumbing leaks common in Lafayette's expansive clay soils.

Book your foundation inspection in Lafayette now and get the data you need to act or negotiate with confidence.

Why Locals Choose This Option

Foundation repairs can cost thousands of dollars, but not every crack signals a crisis, and knowing the difference requires specialized tools and local soil knowledge. Our structural foundation inspection in Lafayette takes about 90 minutes to two hours, depending on home size, crawl space access, and the extent of visible distress.

Here's what we evaluate during your residential foundation inspection: We begin by examining the exterior perimeter for settlement patterns, then move inside to check floors for slope, doors and windows for sticking or gaps, and walls for cracks that indicate movement. From there, we inspect the crawl space or basement for moisture intrusion, pier stability, beam integrity, and signs of wood rot or pest damage—issues that compound quickly in Lafayette's clay-rich soil and humid climate.

Our foundation inspection process combines laser levels, moisture meters, and years of local experience to identify whether cracks are cosmetic or structural. Turn Key Home Inspection provides detailed reports with photos and recommendations, helping you understand what needs immediate attention versus routine monitoring.

We also evaluate drainage systems, grading issues, and plumbing leaks that contribute to foundation stress—problems that are preventable with early detection but catastrophic if ignored.

Schedule your foundation inspection today and protect your biggest investment with expert analysis.

Understanding whether your foundation requires immediate repair, ongoing monitoring, or simple drainage correction depends on accurate measurement, soil behavior, and historical movement patterns unique to Lafayette.

What's Included in This Service

How do you measure floor slopes and settlement?
We use a digital level or rotary laser to establish a datum line and measure elevation changes at multiple points, recording slopes in inches per ten feet to quantify differential movement.
What's the difference between cosmetic and structural cracks?
Cosmetic cracks are narrow, vertical, and stable, often caused by concrete shrinkage, while structural cracks are wider than a quarter inch, show offset or stair-stepping in block, and indicate ongoing settlement or heave.
Will you inspect the crawl space or beneath the slab?
For pier-and-beam homes, we enter the crawl space to inspect posts, beams, and soil moisture, but slab foundations are assessed from above using floor levels, crack patterns, and perimeter grading.
Can you identify plumbing leaks that cause foundation problems?
Yes, we use moisture meters on slab edges and note soft spots, staining, or elevated readings that suggest under-slab leaks, which we recommend confirming with a licensed plumber.
Do you provide repair recommendations or cost estimates?
We describe the type and severity of movement and suggest consulting a structural engineer or foundation contractor for repair bids, but we don't design or price solutions ourselves.

Foundation issues don't fix themselves, and waiting only increases repair costs and secondary damage to framing, drywall, and finishes throughout your home. A thorough foundation inspection gives you the facts to decide, negotiate, or act before minor settlement becomes a major liability in Lafayette. Contact us today and take the first step toward structural clarity.