05/01/2026
Recently, our Principal Engineer Daniel Joita, P.E. performed a structural evaluation on a beautiful 1986 single-family home in Fayetteville, Georgia (3 bed | 2.5 bath | full basement).
During the transaction, the home inspector noticed the basement walls were bowing and out of level — a red flag that needed immediate engineering attention.
Here's what we discovered:
Two diagonal cracks in the 10-ft tall reinforced concrete basement wall under the garage
The wall had actually fractured and was pushed inward several inches
Root cause: The original garage attic framing was inadequately designed and was transferring excessive concentrated load onto the basement wall below (supporting kitchen floor joists, a structural girder, and roof loads)
Buying or selling a home in Fayetteville, Peachtree City, or anywhere in the Atlanta metro? Never skip a structural engineering evaluation when foundation or framing concerns pop up on the home inspection report. Catching these issues early can save you tens of thousands and keep your family safe.
Have a question about bowing walls, cracked foundations, or sagging floors? Drop us a DM or email — we're always happy to help!
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