Piers

The footings/piers of a house are extremely important, as they support the structural loading of the entire house. You may overlook the inspection of the foundations which is potentially dangerous.
What to look for

When inspecting the condition of the piers it is essential to check the following:

• Check the condition of the piers. Look for any evidence of cracking, mortar fretting, fractures,leaning or pitting
• Check for any evidence of loose, unstable or missing piers
• Check for stumps that may be decayed

Who to contact

If you require advice about the condition of the piers contact a licensed builder or building consultant or structual engineer.
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Just remember that the condition of the piers/foundations is only one of the numerous areas of a house that needs to be checked before buying or selling – the easiest way to do this is by purchasing the Residential Building Report Guide.