The Importance of Using an Oklahoma-Licensed Structural Engineer for Foundation Work
The foundation is one of the most important parts of your home and when problems start to show, you want to make sure you’ve got the right experts on your side. For Oklahoma homeowners, working with a structural engineer who is specifically licensed in Oklahoma is one of the best decisions you can make for your home’s safety and long-term value.
In this blog, we’ll break down Triton’s top three reasons to use a third-party structural engineer licensed in our state for your foundation repairs.
3 Reasons to Use an Oklahoma-Licensed Structural Engineer
A structural engineer’s role in foundation repair is to assess the overall structure of your home and spot any signs of trouble, such as cracks or settling. Working with an engineer licensed outside of Oklahoma or incentivized by external factors can cost you time and money. Triton wants to empower Oklahoma homeowners with this knowledge to ensure your foundation, family and finances don’t suffer unnecessarily.
#1: Fair Treatment from Third-Party Engineers
When it comes to foundation work, you want an objective and impartial expert. While engineers affiliated with certain foundation companies may be incentivized to upsell unnecessary repairs, third-party engineers have no hidden agendas. Without these incentives, you can rest assured that any suggested repairs are truly needed and in your best interest.
At Triton, our approach prioritizes your home and your budget. We work with third-party, Oklahoma-licensed structural engineers who offer honest assessments focused on providing accurate, unbiased information about the health of your home’s foundation. This helps guarantee you have a clear understanding of any problems before making important decisions about repairs.
#2: State-Specific Expertise in Soil and Movement Standards
Understanding local soil conditions is essential for any foundation repairs, especially in Oklahoma. Our state’s soil, terrain and shifting weather conditions present unique challenges, including certain types of foundation movement.
Engineers unfamiliar with Oklahoma’s geographically diverse conditions may mistake natural foundation movement as a problem needing immediate attention. Oklahoma-licensed structural engineers are experts on our landscape. They understand these natural shifts and acceptable movement standards, with specialized training to recognize how these factors can impact your foundation over time.
#3: Avoid Unnecessary Costs or Disclosures
Ultimately, the person who pays the price for a poor assessment is the homeowner. Unneeded work costs time and money while poor workmanship can result in additional service trips to address the original issues and repair any failing fixes.
Additionally, these issues can also cause major headaches when it’s time to sell your home. Disclosures related to foundation issues can cut into potential profit on the sale or make it difficult to sell at all. Starting with a state-licensed structural engineer can help you avoid these problems and save your sanity in the long run.
Get a Fair Foundation Evaluation
Foundation repairs can be stressful, but having a trusted expert by your side can make it much more manageable. Triton is committed to providing fair assessments for all Oklahoma homeowners—working to keep you safe in your structure is our only incentive. If you’re concerned about your foundation, talk to Triton today to schedule your no-pressure, free evaluation.