Hiring a Foundation Contractor in Tennessee
Foundation work is a significant investment, so it pays to choose carefully. These are the questions to ask before you sign.
Request a foundation inspectionState license
In Tennessee, contractors on projects of $25,000 or more need a license from the state Board for Licensing Contractors. You can look up a license online.
Local permits
Some repairs need local building permits. Ask who pulls them.
Insurance
Ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation.
Explain the cause
A good contractor explains what's causing the problem, not just what they'll install.
Written scope
Get a written description of the work, the number and type of piers or anchors and what's excluded.
Warranty
Ask whether the warranty transfers to a future owner.
Engineering
For major repairs, ask whether an engineer is involved.
Compare quotes
Compare on the same scope. Very low prices may leave out drainage or follow-up.
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Request a foundation inspection
Cracks, sloping floors, sticking doors and damp crawl spaces. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll pass it straight to a foundation contractor, who will call you to set up an inspection and quote.
- Crawl spaces, basements and slabs
- Knoxville, Karns, Lenoir City, Clinton and nearby
- Get an inspection and quote before any work
Cracks, sloping floors or a wet basement?
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