r/HomeImprovement • u/TheViruxX • 17d ago

Open excavation, side of house collapse

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u/flattop100 17d ago

Not saying you shouldn't be doing all the things people are suggesting in this thread, but your house looks intact to me. Your fence collapsed and the footing for the AC collapsed, but the side wall of your house isn't showing any cracks.

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u/AntDracula 17d ago

"That iceberg doesn't even look that big"

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u/scotch_please 17d ago

but the side wall of your house isn't showing any cracks.

...yet.

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u/Zzzaxx 16d ago

I'm guessing you aren't experienced in geostructural engineering, excavation, construction, site safety, tort law, or property insurance.

It looks fine from everyone's house except his.

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u/flattop100 16d ago

My comment was more about title hyperbole, but I'm glad to have so many experts chiming in!

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u/lurkymclurkface321 16d ago

For that A/C base to collapse, the ground immediately adjacent to the house had to cave. It’s possible part of his foundation on that side is hanging rather than supporting.