Common Findings

A visual archive of common issues and "good bones" found during local Hudson Valley inspections.

A deep horizontal crack in a structural wooden floor joist in a basement. loading=

Structural Issue: Cracked Joist

A significant horizontal crack in a primary floor joist. We recommended sistering the joist to restore structural integrity.

White, powdery efflorescence on a fieldstone foundation loading=

Common Basement Moisture

White, powdery efflorescence on a fieldstone foundation—a classic sign of seasonal hydrostatic pressure in basements.