Pre-Pour Inspection
What is the purpose of a pre-pour foundation inspection?
The pre-pour foundation inspection is conducted when the home’s foundation make-up has been completed and the builder is ready to pour concrete.
The primary reason for an inspection at this stage is to ensure that the work done on your home’s foundation was conducted in a professional manner; before some of the vital in-slab components are completely covered by concrete.
What is included in a pre-pour foundation inspection?
As a master inspector, my primary concern when performing a foundation inspection for my clients is to ensure that the work conducted to build the foundation was conducted in accordance with typical installation protocols. The main systems that are inspected and reported on are as follows:
- Checking all foundation form work locations and bracing capabilities
- Inspecting the installation of the post-tensioned cable system for adherence to common manufacturer installation guidelines
- Inspecting the reinforcing steel sizing and method of placement
- Inspecting the interior pads for form and compaction issues
- Inspecting the plastic vapor barrier for workmanship defects and location
- Inspecting the trenchwork and pads for potential drainage issues
- Inspecting the exposed plumbing for atypical or problematic configurations
- Checking all beam depths & widths for reduced sizing & atypical configurations
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Pre-Pour phase inspection
Your home is a large investment and you can avoid thousands of dollars in costly repairs by having a pre-pour phase inspection done. CE Schultz Home Inspections is one of the top home inspectors in the Houston area and delivers foundation quality inspections to all new homeowners. Let us help you save!