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Old 09-20-2018, 08:23 AM
 
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While back-filling the operator I'm told had hit the wall leaving cracks. I see the crack inside (interior) and outside (exterior), a small piece fell off (see pictures attached). The Engineer assessed it it and they will be drilling a hole and filling with epoxy to fix it (internet search indicates this is the right approach). Currently the wall is supported by additional lumber stilts to hold it in place while the 2 floors above are being framed. I will have an open wall inspection including the basement in October. Any suggestions on how I should following up.
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Old 09-20-2018, 08:40 AM
 
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While back-filling the operator I'm told had hit the wall leaving cracks. I see the crack inside (interior) and outside (exterior), a small piece fell off (see pictures attached). The Engineer assessed it it and they will be drilling a hole and filling with epoxy to fix it (internet search indicates this is the right approach). Currently the wall is supported by additional lumber stilts to hold it in place while the 2 floors above are being framed. I will have an open wall inspection including the basement in October. Any suggestions on how I should following up.
I might bring an engineer to the open wall inspection.
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Old 09-20-2018, 08:42 PM
 
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I don't see any pictures......but I agree that you should hire your own structural engineer to represent your best interests and not the builders. Just remember that once you close, you will be stuck dealing with any resulting problems and the builder will be long gone.
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Old 09-21-2018, 06:06 PM
 
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Thank you - JONOV and Starglow. I will, where can I find a structural engineer? Any recommendations?

Here are the pictures... https://photos.app.goo.gl/DTdLVV6Na5Q59Sjs8
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Old 09-21-2018, 06:23 PM
 
Location: Lone Mountain Las Vegas NV
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Bought a place many years ago where a basement wall actually collapsed due to water pressure.

Wall was rebuilt and a flying buttress added in the area that collapsed. Suspect a much more serious problem than yours.

We hunted around a bit and found a consulting engineering firm with a structural engineering capability. We did a whole mess of stuff including drains along the impacted wall and heavy duty water proofing. House was on the top of a hill so we had a large sump that fed a passive drain to the street in front and down 20 feet or so.

After 35 years the home has not had a problem.
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Old 09-21-2018, 06:42 PM
 
Location: Raleigh NC
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so, are you dealing with a large builder, and no Buyer's Agent? Have you agreed to use their lender, and their closing attorney?
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Old 09-21-2018, 06:47 PM
 
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so, are you dealing with a large builder , and no Buyer's Agent? Have you agreed to use their lender, and their closing attorney?
Large builder - Yes; I have an agent; Their lender, and their closing attorney - No.
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Old 09-21-2018, 06:50 PM
 
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Large builder - Yes; I have an agent; Their lender, and their closing attorney - No.
You need an expert. A licensed PE who does this stuff. Check around. They exist. Often a local firm who specializes in it.
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Old 09-21-2018, 07:50 PM
 
Location: Raleigh NC
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Large builder - Yes; I have an agent; Their lender, and their closing attorney - No.
your agent should have no issue recommending (or finding) a highly-qualified engineer then. There are LOTS of qualified engineers in town, especially since NCSU's Engineering school.

When you posted "Engineer said..." before, was this the Builder's? A sealed letter, an email, or what?
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Old 09-22-2018, 04:59 PM
 
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your agent should have no issue recommending (or finding) a highly-qualified engineer then. There are LOTS of qualified engineers in town, especially since NCSU's Engineering school.

When you posted "Engineer said..." before, was this the Builder's? A sealed letter, an email, or what?
Thanks for the response. "Engineer (Builder's)..." was per my conversation with the construction manager. I do not have anything in writing from them.... except that the "had and engineer inspect" and "going over the repair with my concrete guy"....

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