Hi all,
I had a house to inspect and the client told me that the owner constructed a new block foundation with weeping tiles and sump pump in 2011 by himself (he is retired stone mason). The house had no basement, only crawlspace. Please advise that how can I tell if the work was done properly. Of course, I will check any settlement, heave and cracks, any other ideas?
thanks.
jjonas
September 10, 2014, 2:47am
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Start with the Permit! The new homeowner will be liable whether the foundation is proper or not.
lkage
September 10, 2014, 2:51am
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And if there was a permit pulled, there will be plans to look at or photo, which can be compared to the work done. And a Certificate of Occupancy-completed work to verify.
There is not permit. The client asked the seller agent, she said no permit needed in Georgina, Ontario because it is only crawlspace, not for living occupancy.
Again, how do we check if the foundation proper?
dgrace1
September 10, 2014, 11:56am
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Why don’t you hire a licensed contractor with crawl space expertise…
jjonas
September 10, 2014, 12:25pm
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there is not permit. The client asked the seller agent, she said** no permit needed in georgina, ontario because it is only crawlspace,** not for living occupancy.
Again, how do we check if the foundation proper?
BS!!!
**http://www.georgina.ca/building-permit.aspx **
projects that require a permit
the building division enforces the ontario building code, pool enclosure by-law and the cross connection control by-law. A permit is required to construct, demolish, renovate, alter, install or change the use of a building and to construct a swimming pool enclosure. The following is a list of typical projects that require the issuance of a permit prior to commencing work:
construction of a new building larger than 10 m2 (107 ft2) in area
construction and alterations to a plumbing system
construction of any size building with plumbing
construction of an addition to existing building
structural alterations or moving / adding walls
construction or rebuilding of a deck, porch or balcony, 600 mm (2ft) or greater above grade
replacement of deck guards
demolition of all or a portion of a building
repair or construction of a sewage system (septic system)
construction of sunrooms or enclosing a porch or deck
installation of solar panels attached to the building
raising a dwelling to construct a new foundation, full basement or crawl space install a wood burning furnace or wood burning fireplace
finishing a basement or constructing a basement walkout
damp-proofing basements
repairing or underpinning a foundation
change the use of a building or part of a building
create new window or door openings in an existing wall
pool with a capacity of 600mm (2ft) or more depth of water requires a pool enclosure permit
installation/construction of a sign *
jfrederick
September 10, 2014, 2:29pm
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jjonas:
BS!!!
If the listing agent said so, it’s gotta be true
