Start with conditions, not a product
Cracks and sticking doors are clues, not diagnoses. Soil moisture, grading, drainage, framing, and foundation type need to be considered together before a repair plan is proposed.
Build a complete scope
- Existing conditions and likely cause
- Preparation and protection
- Materials, compatibility, and installation details
- Permits, testing, cleanup, and restoration
- Exclusions, warranty terms, and change-order process
Grand Rapids Context
Heritage Hill's roughly 1,300 homes date from 1844 through the early twentieth century, built on an elevated ridge above the flood-prone Grand River valley specifically because that higher ground offered more stable building conditions -- a reminder that grade and elevation relative to the river have shaped foundation decisions in Grand Rapids since the city's earliest growth.