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Tag: Structural Evaluation

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Wesley Upchurch

The Cape Girardeau Creep: Why Loess Soil Destroys Foundations Without Warning

In Cape Girardeau, foundation problems don’t usually announce themselves with dramatic cracks or sudden failure. They show up quietly—doors that won’t stay aligned, floors that feel subtly off, hairline cracks that seem to “grow” over time. This slow, persistent movement is often blamed on age or construction quality. In reality,

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Engineering Reports
Wesley Upchurch

When a Home Needs a Structural or Engineer’s Evaluation

Not every crack, slope, or framing irregularity indicates a serious structural problem. Homes settle, materials move, and buildings age—especially across the Mid-South, where soil conditions, humidity, and construction methods vary widely. At the same time, there are situations where visible conditions go beyond the scope of a standard home inspection

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