The Foundation of a Home is Underpinned and Piers are Added, But House Continues to Settle Synopsis The owners of this valuable older home spend a lot of money to improve the foundation so it will not settle. The repairs do not stop the settlement, so the contractor hires us to investigate the problem. Main Report General Information Background Description Method of Investigation Observations Findings and Conclusions Recommendations Appendixes Appendix A: Soil Borings Appendix B: Soil Map For Area Where House is Located Appendix C: General Soil Map For Mecklenburg County Appendix D-1: Soil Testing Appendix D-2: Swelling and Shrinking Subsoils Appendix D-4: Causes of Foundation Movement Appendix D-3: Foundations on Swelling and Shrinking Soils | Structural Inspections | Residential & Commercial Services |