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Whether you’re a homeowner, prospective buyer, or simply curious about the world of property inspections, this compilation provides valuable insights into the sometimes harsh realities lurking behind the façade of seemingly ordinary homes and buildings.
“The Los Angeles hillside communities were some of the hardest hit during the storm. Hillsides all over SoCal failed and our assessors were quickly dispatched out on emergency calls.
Don’t underestimate the power of water.”
“These posts are waiting to fall over any day now.”
“The foundation of this home has literally snapped in half resulting in extreme shifting throughout the structure.”
“Artificial fill was placed behind this wall. When the hillside began to erode, the fill began to come down and bring the wall down with it. The wall has already dropped about a foot down.”
“These homeowners were out of town when their pool service technician left the water running. As a result, the pool overflowed and contributed to the failure of this deck.”
“Due to the wood rot, they are now rendered ineffective and unable to provide adequate support, posing a serious threat to the structural stability of the entire structure.”
“This Rancho Palos Verdes home is experiencing extreme settlement and shifting which is evident in the huge cracks along the exterior.
Let’s just say the bend in the roof is not architectural.”
“This home is suffering from a severe case of fungus growth inside the crawlspace. The amount of fungus that has spread across the joists and girder can potentially be a serious issue for the homeowners.”
“This home is experiencing severe settlement. Due to this, the front portion of the home and the stairs are now beginning to shift downslope.”
“Another picture of the previous house. Foundation issues can lead to a cascade of problems, impacting the entire structure over time. This is why proper construction and constant maintenance are so important.”
“The main support beams for this stilt home are suffering from extreme wood rot.”
“During the storms from the beginning of the year, a tree fell on top of this home. Luckily, no one was seriously injured, though the homeowner was sitting on their couch when their ceiling came crashing down.”
“Within the crawl space, you can see more of the settlement taking place.”
“The steel plate for this foundation is exhibiting severe corrosion.”
“This sidewalk was undermined by water. The big crack in the sidewalk allowed water to flow underneath and down the hillside, causing more erosion in the neighbor’s yard.”
“Jenga? Who wants to play?”
“This beach house was not spared from issues. The water has extremely eroded the footings and there is now concern for the support of the home.
Also, do not get us started on the beams.”
“This parking garage showcases an extremely concerning issue with its vehicle barrier wall, which is visibly disconnected from the structure and leaning over with a noticeable tilt.
This is undeniably one of the more alarming instances we’ve seen, as the wall of the parking garage is at significant risk of collapsing. We wouldn’t want this to fall on anybody.”
“The sheer amount of pressure behind this garage’s block retaining wall is evident in the fact that the cinder blocks snapped in half. This indicates a strong and destructive impact that needs immediate attention.”
“This pier’s lack of stability was evident since we could easily slide our entire hand underneath and lift it. This should not be possible with properly installed post and piers.”
“This cosmetic block wall has begun to fail due to the builder choosing not to fill the holes in the cinder blocks.
This is why taking shortcuts is never recommended.”
“The underside of the leaking hot tub reveals the true extent of the damage, with more spalling and exposed rebar. We will need to demolish this entire area and start fresh.”
“A retaining wall is at risk of failure when it can no longer withstand the pressure from the soil behind it. Poor drainage is a common culprit, leading to saturated soil and increased weight. This excess load can result in the wall leaning outward and, ultimately, collapsing.”
“Daylight should not be visible in an ideal crawlspace. This suggests a compromised crawlspace, which can lead to various issues, including moisture intrusion, pest problems, and structural concerns.”
“How many pens do you think we could fit in between these bricks?”
“During our assessment of this property, we discovered a substantial opening beneath the deck. Interestingly, the homeowners had been concerned about a rodent issue and were unaware of the potential entry point—ding, ding, ding!”