Review repair records
Ask for repair proposals, completion documents, engineering reports, plumbing tests, transferable warranty paperwork, and any monitoring records that actually exist.
Get an independent view
A structural engineer can be useful when the issue is significant, the repair history is unclear, or you want an opinion separated from a repair sale.
Understand the warranty
Read the actual written warranty. Check who issued it, whether it transfers, what conditions apply, and what costs or exclusions remain.
Budget beyond the repair
Cosmetic restoration, plumbing, drainage, landscaping, and resale considerations can matter even after structural work.