[no1_vern]

Originally Posted by mad1

Not to my knowledge. Backfill probably came from the soil that was removed during excavation for the foundation.

Not sure on the inspection for the foundation, all other parts of the home have been inspected during construction.

After construction on the home was started. The crack was first noticed on Friday afternoon. The status of home construction is that the cabinets and countertops were delivered on Friday,walls are painted,ruff electrical has been inspected and plumbing is in place.

I am considering getting a local concrete contractor to inspect the basement. I have notified the builder of what I found in the basement concrete but they have not had anyone to look at this. I will have to find out if the concrete work was inspected.


What are the possible causes for the vertical crack in the foundation wall? I also noticed a crack in the floor, is this acceptable for work that is less than two months old?

NO. For the wall, cracking is a sign of stress on the pour. 2 months is WAY too early for cracking like that as far as I know. Get it inspected ASAP. Yesterday would have been better. NOTE: IF YOU DIDNT get it inspected, most likely it HASNT been inspected. Loose backfill MAY be the culprit but that doesnt change your situation it needs to be addressed ASAP. BTW: if you didnt get a permit for the construction(and therfor the required inspection) you may face an additional fine for not following the laws in your area.

IF you dont get it inspected, and the authorities come around, NO MATTER how far along your hous is, the Building Inspector can have THE ENTIRE HOUSE CONDEMNED and your out ALL of the money you have spent. Everything may have to be redone - at your cost.

Never never never pay a contractor for his work with out an independent inspection by the proper authorities!