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1030 East Beltline Richardson, TX 75081 (214) 202-5780 Office: (972) 235-3267 Fax: (972) 437-2286 tomw5@ix.netcom.com |
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Services Offered
A house is the most important investment most Americans will ever make but many times this decision is based more on aesthetics than structural integrity. It is at times like this, however, that the prospective homeowner/property owner should rely upon a Licensed Professional Engineer with experience in both repair and design of foundations and structures to determine what risks are associated with their purchase. The best and sometimes only time to ensure you have not purchased a money pit is prior to purchase. Before the purchase there is room to negotiate and time to back out if conditions with the house/structure are such that there will be continued problems and potential loss in value over time. The cost of an engineering evaluation by a Licensed Engineer is small in comparison with foundation repair costs that may sometimes exceed $200,000.00. Therefore, take the time and spend the initial money to know what you are purchasing before the asset becomes a liability.
It is also very important to maintain a structure. Therefore, if you are seeing
signs of problems it is very important to call a Licensed Professional Engineer
to evaluate the problem and make recommendations to address the visible and
sometimes unseen problems.
The following is a list of services Dr. Witherspoon provides to homeowners
and property owners.
• Forensic Evaluation of Residential and Commercial Foundations
• Forensic Evaluation of Residential and Commercial Structures
• Design and Evaluation of Retaining Walls
• Drainage Evaluation
• Soil Stabilization/Modification Evaluation
• Expert Witness for both Residential and Commercial Structures
• Construction Management Consulting
• Design and Evaluation of Safe Rooms
• Foundation Design
• Evaluation of Piering and Piling Systems
• Evaluation of Mudjacking Application and Specifications
• Forensic Evaluation of Fire Damage
