See an actual MVI foundation diagram.
This MVI sample pairs recorded elevation readings with a measured floor plan. Use it to see how the report locates and presents measurements.
A clearer picture of floor-level differences.
Measurements add context to visible observations and create a record you can keep with your inspection report.
Compare measured locations
See how selected accessible floor locations differ from a common reference point.
Add context to observations
Readings help put cracks, gaps, and uneven surfaces in context. They do not establish the cause on their own.
Keep a dated reference
Save the readings for future review. Meaningful comparisons require comparable locations, reference methods, and surface conditions.
Plan informed follow-up
When further evaluation is recommended, share the measurements and inspection findings with a qualified professional.
From floor plan to elevation diagram.
The floor plan shows where. The readings show relative height.
Map the layout
Set a reference
Create a measured 2D layout for locating the readings.
Select a zero reference for comparing the measured points.
Record the readings
Connect the details
Measure relative elevations at selected accessible floor locations.
Place the readings on the layout for review with the inspection findings.
2D floor plan
Measurement locations
Completed elevation diagram
Illustrative example. Readings shown are for demonstration only.
Zero is a comparison reference—not sea level, original construction elevation, or a guarantee against movement.
Measurements you can see in context.
It becomes a practical reference for reviewing the inspection findings, asking follow-up questions, and retaining the information with the home’s records.
1 | Reference point
The location used as the zero reference for the measurements.
2 | Recorded locations
The points where readings were actually taken.
3 | Relative elevation readings
How each measured location compares with the reference.
-
Illustrative example
-
Illustrative date: September 10, 2026. Units: inches. This is not a dated inspection record.
-
Raw floor-surface readings. No flooring-thickness or intentional step-height adjustments applied.
-
Example surfaces: A, B, C and R = wood finish; D = tile finish.
-
Kitchen not measured due to illustrative access limits. Only marked points are sampled.
Reading the numbers
A positive reading indicates a measured location above the selected reference. A negative reading indicates a location below it. These values describe relative height, not automatically the amount a foundation has settled or risen.
What the readings can tell you.
Not necessarily. A single set of measurements documents the floor elevations at that time. Construction variations, floor coverings, and intentional changes in floor height can affect the readings. The numbers must be considered alongside the property’s conditions and available history.
Yes, when they are compared appropriately. Documented measurement locations and a consistent reference method make later comparisons more useful. Changes to flooring, reference points, or measurement methods must be accounted for before treating a difference between reports as movement.
Yes. An initial measurement record provides a starting point for future comparison. Its value is not limited to homes where someone has already noticed a crack or an uneven floor.
No. The measurements can support further evaluation, but they do not establish a repair design. Decisions about the cause of a condition and the appropriate repair require consideration of the structure, observed conditions, and other relevant information.
ⓘ
About this documentation
Foundation elevation measurements supplement the inspection. Readings are taken at selected accessible locations and reflect conditions at the time of measurement. The 2D layout locates those readings; it is not an architectural plan or boundary survey. This service does not replace structural engineering evaluation or repair design.
Review the inspection scope and limitations alongside your inspection agreement.
Start with a documented reference.
Keep a measured reference with your inspection report. Contact MVI to discuss foundation elevation readings included in CORE and 360.
Serving the Permian Basin.