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No, There are 3 different types of engineer reports. They are: LEVEL A Make visual observations during a physical walk-through. Observe factors influencing the performance of the foundation. The Engineer may provide a written report, containing the following: LEVEL B All of Level A, plus A determination of relative foundation elevations in sufficient detail to represent the shape of the foundation or floor adequately. Provide a drawing showing the relative elevations. LEVEL C All of Level B, plus Additional services, testing and related reports which may include: Site specific soil sampling and testing Plumbing testing Material testing Steel reinforcing survey Description of factors that affect soil moisture Observations of cut and fill Tree survey Photographs Detailed distress survey

Root barriers can be solid objects, sheets of material, zones of chemically treated soil or any other barrier that keeps roots from growing into areas where they are not wanted.

When a foundation heaves, it moves upwards. The best way to identify heaving, is to do an elevation survey of your foundation, and then prepare a contour diagram. In many cases, the contour diagram will produce information that can help in seeing where a have is and how high it is.

We have found that any large tree or bush can cause foundation settlement of a slab foundation. Some of the worst Trees for your foundation are: Weeping Willow trees, Cottonwood trees, Mulberry trees, Pecan trees, Maple trees, Ash trees, Bradford Pear trees, Red Tipped Phontinias and Wax Leafed Ligustrums.