Start with conditions, not a product
Settlement near Jacksonville is rarely one clean cause: loose sandy fill compacts unevenly, the water table rises and falls with the season, and additions built onto older slabs don't always share a footing depth with the original structure.
Build a complete scope
- What was measured and whether groundwater at this elevation is a factor
- Whether sandy soil has been carried out from beneath a footing or slab
- Whether past storm flooding on the parcel bears on the diagnosis
- The repair proposed and what was ruled out before selecting it
- Access, restoration of finishes and grade, and the warranty in writing
Jacksonville settlement context
A lot of Jacksonville's housing stock grew in quick additions and infill around the base's original footprint, so settlement issues here often trace back to where an addition meets the original foundation.