Is the Property level question...Need advice.

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I had a client as me if I can determine if his residence is level… I told him
I could not. The client mentioned that another Inspector on a different property gave him measurement as to the property being level.

Anybody ever heard of this? Who would be the proper contractor to do this?

David

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David,

Do you mean the residence’s floor/foundation? Many inspectors that do new construction inspections for builder’s warranty companies use a digital water level. You can take measurements all ove the house while using a base position as your point of origin.

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Remember properties are not REQUIRED to be perfectly level.

Chuck

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thanks for the feedback.

David

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I just roll a ball on the floor.

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Sounds like a fluff job by the other inspector. But why couldn’t you do it. Check the floors with a regular 4 footer. (Or even a 2 footer which I do if a floor looks out of whack). If they want more either a water level, or a builders transit. Easy if you have any building back ground.

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you can buy a self leveling laser for about 100 bucks. why couldnt you do it?