Any recommendations on Inspection this foundation with a river running through this home built from a converted grist moll would be appreciated. I would think any portion underwater would he a limitation. I have ot accepted this inspection yet but need to let the Realator know today. Thanks. Gregg US Inspect NJ
Other than the “cool” factor that drives me to want to see it or inspect it, I wouldn’t take on that professional liability.
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Like everything just inspect what’s visible
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I knew a guy in Chicago area who iwas a structural engineer and a diver, he told me that the company that he worked for was sending him to inspect foundations of bridges. So if there is any visible structural defect you should find someone like that. I assume it wouldn’t be cheap.
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Thanks, I was thinking structural engineer. I plan to report on what I see and what I can’t see below the water will be a limitation. The water supposedly is only knee deep. We will see.
Thanks, I most likely would not take this either if I were doing it for myself. Being that I’m working for US Inspect I am going ahead with it and the client booked their inspection today with add on services for Termite, Radon Gas, and a Tank Sweep we sub contract . I’ll let you know in 2 weeks as its scheduled for Sat the 27th.
I would like to point ou, an ESA evaluation was likely preformed prior building the residence as well as an and engineering firm in hydraulics I could imagine.
Normal inspection.
Use your limitations as required.
Personally, I would bring my fishing rod.
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I inspected the Neshanic Mill building pre-Sandy (built 1876), and the Southport CT Tide Mill complex (1666). You should recommend your client get a firm with marine structures experience to look at the base of the mill race, and all along the tail race. Those areas are known to be problematic. Also this looks like a turbine mill. It would also be interesting to see if the turbine is still present on the property. The Neshanic Mill still had theirs in place in the sluice. In fact that mill still had all of it’s drive systems still in place up in the attic, which are really heavy. I’m also concerned about the modern support post and footing in the middle of the water there, and the timber near where the turbine would have been.
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Greg I just realized you’re with US Inspect. I used to do tons of structural inspection work for US Inspect.
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