Initial situation
The owner began to doubt the quality of the work on the house foundation after cracks and uneven settlement appeared.
What needed to be documented
- the nature and location of defects or damage;
- which documents and source materials support the client's position;
- how the results can be used in a formal claim, negotiations or court;
- what further scope of work or remedial measures can be discussed.
Practical outcome
The case study shows an approach to documenting signs of foundation deformation and relating them to the condition of the above-ground part of the house.
This case study format shows a practical model of a construction expert's work rather than an abstract service: inspection, organisation of defects, preparation of written material and assistance in developing a position in the dispute.