We respect and appreciate our relationship with the Arizona real estate community. We feel that real estate agents provide a very valuable service to their clients when assisting them in buying or selling a home, especially if that home has possible structural foundation issues and may need foundation repairs.

We understand that you, the Realtor, are being held to a high professional standard and are expected by the home buyers and the home sellers to know what to look for if there are signs of possible foundation problems.

We are very aware of the urgency associated with the closing of a real estate transaction. We will work with the real estate agents and the homeowners to schedule and complete any necessary foundation repairs.

We understand that you may have some anxiety if you have just received an inspection report on one of your listings. The report suggests that the home may have structural foundation problems, which will need further review by a qualified contractor. When you get that scary home inspection report, just give us a call, and we will review it and schedule a time to meet at the home.

We offer Realtors a foundation inspection report for homes within the Phoenix, Arizona metro area.

Here is a list of possible signs of foundation problems that you, the Realtor, should look for:

  1. Cracks in the walls, floor, and in the ceiling
  2. Doors and windows that won’t open and close correctly
  3. Sloping floors
  4.  Exterior wall cracks in the stucco or the brick
  5. Exterior cracks in the stem wall of the foundation
  6.  Exterior drainage problems.
  7.  Leaning Chimney

If you, the Realtor, have a listing with any of the above signs of foundation problems, call us at (602)418-2970.

What To Look For

As a Realtor in the state of Arizona, you should be aware of the laws regarding disclosure of any known material facts. There is the Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement, also known as the SPDS.

We recommend that you pay close attention to the following questions on the Arizona SPDS.

Review Questions :

Are you aware of any interior wall/ceiling/door/window/floor problems?

Are you aware of any cracks or settling involving the foundation, exterior walls or slab?

Are you aware of any chimney or fireplace problems, if applicable?

Are you aware of any damage to any structure on the Property by any of the following? (Check all that apply):
Flood | Fire | Wind | Expansive Soil(s) | Water | Hail | Other

Are there any security bars or other obstructions to door or window openings?

Are you aware of any past or present issues or problems with any of the following on the Property? (Check all that apply): Soil Settlement/Expansion | Drainage/Grade | Erosion | Fissures | Dampness/Moisture | Other

Are you aware of any past or present issues or problems in close proximity to the Property related to any of the following? (Check all that apply): Soil Settlement/Expansion | Drainage/Grade | Erosion | Fissures | Dampness/Moisture | Other

What other material (important) information are you aware of concerning the Property that might affect the buyer’s decision-making process, the value of the Property, or its use?

If you are having difficulty answering the questions on the SPDS, relating to any possible foundation problems, just give us a call or click on the CONTACT US. We will be happy to do a visual inspection on the foundation of your home.

Concrete Repairman James Belville respects and appreciates our relationship with the Real Estate community. We want to be your go-to Foundation Repair Contractor. When you, the Realtor, suspect that there may be a problem with the foundation of one of your listings, give us a call.

FAQs About Foundation Inspections

A foundation inspection includes a complete evaluation of the concrete slab, stem wall, footings, load-bearing walls, moisture levels, soil conditions, and visible cracking. Inspectors take elevation measurements, look for settlement patterns, assess drainage issues, and document structural shifts using tools such as moisture meters, crack gauges, and elevation surveys.

Signs such as wall cracks, uneven floors, sticking doors, soil erosion, moisture around the foundation, and visible slab cracking indicate that your home may need an inspection. Homeowners often schedule inspections when they notice signs of settlement or soil movement—two common issues in Arizona’s expansive clay soils.

Most experts recommend a foundation inspection every 2–3 years, or immediately after significant weather events, flooding, or visible changes such as cracking or interior wall separation. Homes built on expansive clay soil or experiencing repeated moisture fluctuations should be inspected more frequently.

Major red flags include horizontal cracks, large diagonal cracks, significant slab movement, water intrusion, soil heaving, failing stem walls, and separation between walls and floors. These signs usually indicate active settlement or structural instability.

Inspectors rely on moisture meters, laser levels, elevation readers, crack monitors, soil probes, and visual diagnostic tools to identify movement and moisture patterns. These tools help establish whether the foundation is stable or undergoing structural stress.

Yes. Foundation problems can cause roof misalignment, plumbing breaks, drywall cracking, uneven flooring, window and door misalignment, and structural strain throughout the home. A foundation inspection evaluates how these symptoms connect to underlying slab or soil issues.

During an inspection, the specialist will check interior floors, exterior slabs, soil conditions, grading, moisture levels, wall cracks, drainage patterns, and structural alignment. After collecting measurements and photos, they provide a detailed report outlining problems and recommended repairs.

A typical residential foundation inspection takes 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the size of the home and the complexity of its foundation. Homes with slab-on-grade, post-tension, or stem wall foundations may require additional measurement and analysis.

Yes, many homeowners request a foundation inspection during real estate transactions to confirm the property’s structural stability. Inspectors look for hidden slab cracks, moisture intrusion, soil settlement, and stem wall deterioration, issues that may not be detected during a general home inspection.

If issues are found, the inspector will recommend the appropriate repairs, such as crack injection, stem wall repair, slab leveling, moisture control, drainage correction, or soil stabilization. A written estimate and repair plan are typically provided so homeowners know what steps to take next.