Home Buyers Guide

When it comes to negotiating the best price Knowledge is Power

If you don’t insist on a basement inspection, you’re relying on the seller to disclose everything that’s wrong with the house.

This is risky because some sellers just won’t do it, while others genuinely might not be aware. Here’s what a good inspection can do for you:

Gives you confidence that you understand the true condition of the home you’re considering.
Lets you make allowance for upgrades in your offer.
Increases the flexibility of the seller as he may need to factor in the upgrade costs.
Provides full disclosure at the time of sale, increasing the odds of a fair buy.
Lets you control the negotiation because you know the true value of the home.

Having an impartial expert like Shield Foundation Repair come in and evaluate the basement is the best way to get an honest, informed opinion from a respected and credible third party.

Common Signs to Look Out For

If the home is older than 30 years, it’s worth taking a closer look to spot telltale clues you may want to call Shield for a thorough inspection. Keep an eye out for the listed issues.

Foundation repairs can be expensive and should either be factored into your offer or addressed as a condition of sale. The more you know, the more confident you can be that you bought well.

With decades of experience, the experts at Shield Foundation Repair can give you the knowledge you need to make sure your dream home isn’t hiding any nightmares.

Condition of weeping tile connected to the sewe
Windows below grade
Condition of raised or sunken entrances
Negative sloping ground to the foundation
Driveways running parallel and next to the house
Vertical cracks close to the house corners (8”-10”)
Main beam protruding from foundation walls
Short foundation walls
Wood foundations
Heaving basement floor

Our happy homeowners speak for us

Hear from our customers firsthand about how Shield Foundation Repair restored their peace of mind and their homes’ structural integrity.

Our commitment to customer satisfaction sets the cornerstone of faith for homeowners in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

"We met Alex first for an estimate. And we had the opportunity to chat with the office staff a few times. Adam was quick to call us back when we had questions and Alex was always just a text or email away. Ramsey Miles and Evan were at our house for a few days for our repairs. They were friendly and respectful. There are still a few finishing touches required on our repairs weather/seasonal dependant, but we are very happy we called Shield to help us. They worked with us every step of the way during a very stressful time. We highly recommend them!"

“The Anton crew members did a great job installing 2 new window wells in my house. Their work was awesome. They waterproofed the walls and replaced the weeping tiles with new ones. They did a really great job of putting the window wells in. They did an awesome job and left the site amazingly cleaned up. They were very helpful and explained everything to me when I had questions. Thanks again Anton crew members.”

“Peter, Kola and Darien responded from Shield Foundation Repair to fix a leak from the house's foundation. They did a great job and once they finished and cleaned up, you’d never know the front yard had been piled high with land fill. Thanks for the great work. I’d recommend you to anyone who needs foundation fixes.”