I recently had a troubling experience with Foundations First Northwest, specifically with Todd Hammond. As we were selling our home, the inspection report revealed some cracking in our foundation. The buyers, understandably concerned, decided to bring in Mr. Hammond for a second opinion.
What followed was an alarming estimate of over $100,000 for work that, in my opinion, was entirely unnecessary. Mr. Hammond failed to provide any supporting documentation, such as photos or detailed descriptions of his findings. Instead, he made exaggerated claims to the buyer's agent, stating that our house had "shifted 1.5 inches" and was "sliding down the hill." These statements turned out to be completely false and seemed designed to instill fear in the buyers.
Fortunately, the buyers opted to seek evaluations from two separate structural engineers, who found only minor repairs were needed. Thankfully, they chose to move forward with the sale after all, which saved us from a potentially significant financial loss due to Mr. Hammond's scare tactics.
In my opinion, this experience highlights a significant issue with FFNW. If you're considering their services, proceed with caution. I would recommend getting a second opinion from reputable experts before making any decisions. Do not call Foundations First Northwest unless you want to risk being taken advantage of. read more