Foundation certification after a move.
Certification that the foundation at the new site is a permanent one.
Request this service
Does a moved home need a new foundation certification?
A foundation certification describes one installation at one site, so one written for the old site does not cover the new one. When a lender asks for a certification, the engineer inspects the foundation where the home sits now.
Issued in: Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana.
When you need it
- A lender asked for a permanent foundation certification on a moved home
- The home is being recorded as real property at its new site
- The only certification you have is from the previous site
- An installer built the new foundation and the lender wants an engineer to confirm it
What the engineer looks at
- Footings and piers, and how the home is supported
- Anchors and tie-downs
- Whether the wheels, axles, and towing hitch have been removed
- Permanent utility connections
- Skirting and drainage around the home
What you get
- A signed and sealed foundation certification
- A list of corrections when the foundation does not qualify
- A document your lender and title company can both use
- Re-inspection after corrections, when needed
Common questions
Is this the same as the structural integrity report?
No. The certification addresses the foundation standard. The structural integrity report evaluates the home itself after relocation. A moved-home file may ask for one or both, so send the condition as written.
What if the foundation does not qualify?
You get a list of what has to be corrected. Once a contractor does the work, the foundation is inspected again.
Which states do you cover?
Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Indiana. The certification is sealed for the state the home sits in.