Gaylord Reaves, owner and president of GE Reaves Engineering Inc., says that "Generally speaking, you should make sure that they have a license," he says. "You should make sure that you find someone experienced."

"A lot of times, a house can be repaired with a few piers and proper yard maintenance," he says, referring to the regular watering of a lawn. "Also, correcting drainage so that it goes away from the house can save money."

Reaves agrees that, when it comes to your foundation, a homeowner should retain an engineer.

"The engineer becomes like a watchdog," he says.

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