Free Foundation and Drainage Audit in Jacksonville, FL
On-site water-protection assessment by owner Albert. We walk your property, evaluate your gutters and drainage, identify foundation moisture risks, and write a clear plan to protect your home. No cost, no sales pressure.
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Why Schedule a Free Foundation and Drainage Audit
Foundation damage in Jacksonville almost never starts at the foundation. It starts at the gutter, at the downspout, or at the underground pipe that no one has looked at in 15 years. By the time the slab shows a crack or the crawlspace shows moisture, the water has been running wrong for a long time. An audit catches it before that.
Most foundation problems start with the gutters
Water that overflows the gutters or dumps at the slab eventually causes settling, crawlspace moisture, soil erosion, and structural issues. The audit catches this before it costs $10,000-plus in foundation repair.
NDS Certified eyes
Most homeowners cannot see drainage problems until standing water shows up. Albert is NDS Certified - trained to identify percolation issues, grade problems, undersized drainage, and corrugated-pipe failures that homeowners miss.
No cost, no pressure
The audit is free. We provide a written report and recommendations. No sales call follow-up, no high-pressure pitch. If you want us to do the work, great. If not, you keep the report and use it however you want.
Foundation repair in Jacksonville averages $4,000 to $15,000 for moderate cases and $20,000-plus for major settlement. A free 30-minute drainage audit catches the issues that cause those repairs before they reach that scale. The math is straightforward.
What the Audit Covers
- Existing gutter condition - sizing, hanger spec, fastener condition, miter integrity, evidence of overflow or back-pitch.
- Downspout placement and condition - are they where they should be, do they dump at the slab, are extensions in place and working.
- Underground drainage system - Schedule 40 PVC or corrugated, condition, outlet effectiveness, blockage signs.
- Yard grading around the foundation - positive slope away from the home, low spots, irrigation pooling.
- Foundation perimeter inspection - visible cracks, efflorescence, slab edge erosion, settling indicators.
- Soffit and fascia condition - water damage, rot, pest intrusion signs, paint failure patterns that tell you where water has been.
- Crawlspace inspection where accessible - moisture, standing water, vapor barrier condition, evidence of past flooding.
- Tree and landscape factors - canopy debris load, root proximity, irrigation interaction, mulch contact with siding.
- Written report with priority recommendations and rough cost ranges. Yours to keep.
Who Should Schedule an Audit
- Anyone who has seen standing water near the foundation
- Homes 10-plus years old with original gutters
- Homes purchased recently where you want to know what you bought
- Anyone planning landscape, hardscape, or exterior renovation
- Owners of historic Avondale, San Marco, Ortega, or Riverside homes
- Beachfront and intracoastal homeowners
- Commercial property owners and HOA boards
- Homeowners preparing to sell who want clean inspection results
- Buyers in due diligence who want a real read on water management
- Anyone whose crawlspace smells damp or shows visible moisture
If you fall into any of these categories, the audit pays for itself many times over. And it costs nothing.
How the Audit Works
- Schedule the audit. Book through Jobber, call, or text 904-304-3199. Most audits are scheduled within 48 hours of your call.
- On-site walk. Albert arrives in a marked Gutter Pro truck, walks the entire property perimeter, evaluates the eight items above, and takes photos as needed. Most audits run 30 to 60 minutes depending on home size.
- Written report. Delivered the same day or the next morning. Priority recommendations, rough cost ranges, what is urgent, what can wait, and what does not need attention.
- Optional next steps. If you want us to do the work, we provide a detailed itemized quote. If not, you keep the report. No follow-up sales calls.
Free Audit FAQ
Is the foundation audit really free?
Yes. No charge, no obligation, no hidden fee. The audit covers gutter, drainage, grading, foundation, soffit, fascia, crawlspace (where accessible), and landscape factors. You receive a written report with priority recommendations regardless of whether you hire us for any follow-up work.
What does the audit include?
Existing gutter condition, downspout placement, underground drainage system condition, yard grading around the foundation, foundation perimeter inspection, soffit and fascia condition, crawlspace inspection where accessible, tree and landscape factors, and a written report with priority recommendations and rough cost ranges. Roughly 30 to 60 minutes on site.
How long does the audit take?
Most residential audits run 30 to 60 minutes on site. Larger estate homes and commercial properties can take longer. The written report is typically delivered the same day or the next morning.
Will you try to sell me something?
No. The audit is delivered as a report. If the report identifies work that should be done, we offer to quote it - that quote is also free and itemized. We do not run follow-up sales calls, email drip campaigns, or pressure tactics. If you do not want a quote, you keep the report and use it however you want.
Who performs the audit?
Owner Albert Urbank performs every audit personally. NDS Certified Professional Drainage Contractor. Albert has walked thousands of NE Florida properties and knows the failure patterns specific to Jacksonville soils, water table, and historic neighborhoods.
How do I schedule an audit?
Three ways: book through our Jobber scheduling link, call 904-304-3199, or text 904-304-3199. Most audits are scheduled within 48 hours of your initial contact. We confirm by text or email and arrive in a marked Gutter Pro truck.
Do you audit commercial properties?
Yes. Free audits are available for commercial properties, HOA boards, and property management companies. Commercial audits typically run longer than residential and may require coordination with on-site personnel, but the basic structure is the same: walk, evaluate, write report, optional quote.
Will the audit identify foundation problems I cannot see?
Often yes. Most foundation problems start as drainage problems, and drainage failures usually show indirect signs - soffit staining, fascia rot, paint failure patterns, mulch contact with siding, visible efflorescence, crawlspace moisture, soil erosion patterns. Albert is trained to read these signs. The audit is not a structural engineering evaluation, but it identifies the water-management causes that lead to structural issues.
Can the audit help with insurance claims?
The written report can support insurance claims by documenting pre-existing drainage condition, post-storm damage, or contractor-fault failures. It is not a replacement for an adjuster's inspection or a licensed engineer's structural report, but it is a credible document from an NDS Certified professional and is regularly accepted as supporting evidence.
Do you audit homes outside Jacksonville?
Yes. We audit throughout NE Florida: Jacksonville, the Beaches, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, St. Johns County, Fernandina, Amelia Island, Orange Park, and the Clay County corridor. Audits outside our standard service area may include a travel charge - we disclose that up front before scheduling.
Will you recommend specific repairs?
Yes. The written report includes priority recommendations and rough cost ranges. We separate items into urgent, recommended, and optional categories. We also flag items that we believe do not need attention - that is part of the value of an unbiased audit.
Is the written report mine to keep?
Yes. The report is yours. Use it to plan future work, share it with your insurance carrier, hand it to a competitor for a competing quote, give it to a buyer in due diligence, or file it for reference. No restrictions.
How soon can I schedule?
Most audits are scheduled within 48 hours of your initial call. Same-week scheduling is common. Same-day audits are sometimes available depending on Albert's route. Storm-damage and urgent water-intrusion audits get priority scheduling.
What if I am thinking about selling the home?
An audit before listing is one of the smartest moves a seller can make. It identifies the drainage and gutter issues that will show up in a buyer's inspection, gives you the option to fix them before listing, and provides a credible written record that documents condition. Many sellers also include the report in their disclosure packet, which builds buyer confidence.
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Owner Albert walks every property personally. NDS Certified eyes on your gutters, drainage, grading, and foundation. Written report. No sales pressure. Most audits scheduled within 48 hours.
