ABOUT CLAXTON ENGINEERING
Before deciding what
a property needs,
find out what it's telling you.
Claxton Engineering provides forensic property evaluations rooted in field observation, documentation, and professional engineering review. We look beyond the visible symptom to examine the conditions that may be contributing to it.
THE REASON BEHIND THE WORK
Property problems rarely tell the whole story.
A crack can be a symptom. Water around a foundation can be a clue. An uneven floor can raise a much bigger question.
Property conditions are connected, and the visible issue isn't always the underlying issue. Claxton Engineering was built around the belief that evaluation should come before assumptions—and that the property deserves to be considered as a whole.
We examine the conditions present, investigate what the evidence supports, and document our findings so clients have a professional basis for deciding what comes next.
THE CLAXTON PERSPECTIVE
Start with the evidence.
Not the answer.
Property concerns often come with an assumption about what needs to happen next. A crack means settlement. Water means drainage work. Uneven floors mean foundation repair.
Sometimes those assumptions are right. Sometimes they aren't.
Claxton Engineering approaches each property without starting from a predetermined solution. We look at the conditions present, consider the factors that may be contributing to them, and let the findings shape the conclusion.
The goal isn't to find a reason to recommend work. It's to determine what the property actually shows.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
A good evaluation starts before the repair conversation.
INVESTIGATE FIRST
A property concern should be evaluated before assumptions are made about what needs to be done.
KEEP THE PERSPECTIVE OBJECTIVE
An evaluation should focus on the conditions present—not on selling a predetermined solution.
GIVE THE FINDINGS A RECORD
Professional documentation gives property owners and professionals something they can reference beyond the initial conversation.
PROFESSIONAL SRTANDARDS
Experience in the field.
Professional engineering behind the findings.
Claxton Engineering combines foundation-industry experience with professional engineering review to provide documented evaluations of property conditions.
Reports are reviewed and stamped by a Licensed Professional Engineer, providing clients with a formal record of the findings and conclusions.
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Foundation-industry Background
PROPERTY TYPES
Residential + Commercial
FOUNDATION SYSTEMS
Slab-on-grade + Pier & Beam
EGINEERING REPORT
Reports Reviewed & Stamped By a PE
THE WORK
Property evaluation goes beyond the foundation.
FOUNDATION PERFORMANCE
Evaluations of slab-on-grade & pier-and-beam systems
DRAINAGE & SITE CONDITIONS
Evaluation of water movement, grading & surrounding conditions
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION
FGPR scanning, drawings & floor markings
RE-EVALUATIONS
Re-evaluations for properties being monitored over time
BEFORE THE NEXT DECISION
Know what you're dealing with.
Whether you're dealing with a property concern, preparing for a transaction, planning work, or simply trying to understand what you're seeing, the first step doesn't have to be deciding what to fix.
Sometimes, it's finding out what's actually happening.
ABOUT CLAXTON ENGINEERING
A different kind of engineering firm.
Claxton Engineering brings together practical foundation knowledge, professional engineering, and a genuine commitment to helping property owners make sense of what's happening around them.
We take a thoughtful, property-focused approach to evaluating conditions and providing clear, reliable information our clients can us