Groundwork San Antonio · Private comparison worksheet

Compare foundation proposals by what they document

Record what each private proposal actually covers — observations, investigation, scope and method, exclusions, permits, warranty terms and open questions. The matrix shows missing information, not a quality score. Nothing here diagnoses structural movement, recommends a repair or quotes a price.

How this worksheet works

  • Fill in only what a proposal states. If it is unstated, leave it and the matrix flags the gap.
  • Mark each item as documented, partly documented, not documented or not applicable per proposal.
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Proposal comparison entries

Up to three proposals, named by you. Each row records how clearly a proposal documents that item. Changing any entry clears a previous download.

Documentation status per proposal. Each item is one row; each proposal is one column.
Item a proposal should address Proposal A Proposal B Proposal C
Observations documented What was seen and where, in the proposal's own words
Investigation specified Any testing, measurements or engineering evaluation called for
Scope and method stated Which work is included and by what method
Exclusions listed What the proposal says is not included
Permits addressed Whether permits and inspections are named
Warranty terms recorded Length, transferability and what the warranty covers
Unanswered questions Count of open questions you still have for that proposal

Proposal A

Proposal B

Proposal C

Your comparison matrix

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Where to go next

Background reading on permitting and licensing is described only in general terms on this site. For current requirements, consult the City of San Antonio Development Services and the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. This worksheet is explanatory and is never engineering advice.