Slab foundation, or simply 'Slab', refers to a flat, poured concrete building base, lacking basements, commonly used in residential construction, especially in areas prone to soil movement or those with high water tables.
Soil boring tests are geologic engineering tests conducted to determine the ability of the soil to support proposed structures and to ascertain the necessary foundation design based on soil strength and properties.
A structural inspection is an evaluation of the integrity of a structure or a building's foundation conducted by a licensed professional structural engineer. This process aims to identify any potential or existing structural issues that might jeopardize the safety and stability of the building.
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