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Engineer’s Foundation Evaluations
Through a Licensed Engineering Partner

Foundation movement, settlement, or cracking can raise serious concerns for homeowners, buyers, sellers, and lenders. At Upchurch Inspection, we help clients obtain Engineer’s Foundation Evaluations through a professional partnership with a licensed engineering firm, providing clear documentation of the foundation’s observed condition and performance.

While Upchurch Inspection is not an engineering firm, we coordinate the field evaluation process and work directly with an independent licensed engineer to ensure clients receive the professional engineering assessment they need—without confusion, delays, or compliance issues.

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What Is an Engineers Foundation Evaluation ?

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An Engineer’s Foundation Evaluation is performed to investigate and determine, to the extent possible, the current condition of a building’s foundation and to identify any repairs that may be needed now or in the future.

Through our partnership with Noble Engineering Services, this evaluation provides property owners, buyers, and lenders with clear, concise engineering conclusions regarding foundation performance, movement, and stability.

Foundation concerns are common in the Mid-South due to soil conditions, moisture variation, and construction methods. This evaluation is designed to help clients make informed decisions—not assumptions—about their property.

How the Evaluation Process Works

Upchurch Inspection coordinates the field data collection typically associated with a foundation evaluation, while the engineering analysis, conclusions, and report are performed and issued by the licensed engineer.

The evaluation process generally includes:

  • Documenting visual observations made during a physical walkthrough

  • Observing conditions and factors influencing foundation performance

  • Conducting interviews with owners, occupants, or managers regarding known history

  • Reviewing available documentation such as geotechnical reports, construction drawings, repair records, and field reports

  • Collecting elevation, deflection, and tilt measurements to assess performance and establish a baseline

  • Providing a detailed engineering conclusion and Executive Summary

All engineering opinions, determinations, and recommendations are prepared and signed by the licensed engineer.

What We Document During the Site Visit

During the site visit, our inspector gathers information commonly collected during a standard home inspection, including:

  • Visual assessment of foundation components

  • Interior and exterior signs of movement or distress

  • Floor elevation measurements

  • Documentation of cracking patterns and conditions

  • Floorplan and layout scanning (when applicable)

This information is provided to the engineering partner for professional analysis and report preparation.

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What You’ll Receive

After review by the licensed engineer:

  • A formal Engineer’s Foundation Evaluation Report

  • An Executive Summary outlining findings and conclusions

  • Identification of observed foundation conditions and performance characteristics

  • Recommendations regarding repairs or monitoring, if applicable

  • Documentation suitable for buyers, sellers, lenders, or property owners

Reports are typically delivered within 2–3 business days, depending on property complexity and documentation availability.

Common Reasons Clients Request a Foundation Inspection

Through a partnership with a licensed engineering firm, Upchurch Inspection can coordinate an Engineer’s Foundation Evaluation when foundation conditions, transaction requirements, or documentation needs arise. These evaluations are commonly requested in situations such as:

  • Real estate transaction concerns — addressing observed cracking, uneven floors, or settlement indicators noted during a home inspection.

  • Lender or underwriter requirements — providing professional documentation when financing, insurance, or underwriting conditions require further evaluation.

  • Visible cracking or movement — documenting conditions such as stair-step cracking, horizontal cracks, floor slope, or door and window misalignment.

  • Prior foundation repairs — reviewing current conditions where previous corrective work has been performed.

  • Proposed foundation repairs — helping determine whether repairs may be warranted before work is undertaken.

  • Baseline monitoring — establishing elevation and condition data for future comparison.

  • Seller disclosures or homeowner concerns — providing third-party documentation to support disclosures or peace-of-mind decisions.

Each evaluation is supported by photographs, measurements, and site observations for review by the licensed engineering partner.

Why Choose Upchurch Inspection for Your Engineer's Foundation Inspection

Wesley Upchurch, Home Inspector

Upchurch Inspection is trusted throughout the Mid-South for thorough, professional property evaluations. Our inspectors are experienced in documenting structural conditions and coordinating specialized evaluations when needed.

When working with us, you benefit from:

  • Clear coordination with a licensed engineering partner

  • Efficient scheduling and communication

  • Detailed field documentation

  • Reports accepted by lenders and stakeholders

  • Local experience across West Tennessee and surrounding regions

We focus on clarity, accuracy, and professionalism—without overstating scope or authority.

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Contact Upchurch Inspection to schedule your Engineer’s Foundation Inspection anywhere in the Midsouth..

Upchurch Inspection is not an engineering firm and does not provide engineering services. Engineering evaluations, conclusions, and reports are performed and issued by Noble Engineering Services, an independent licensed engineering firm. Each party is responsible for its own work, acts, errors, and omissions.