Take a look at this massive hillside deck that's completely disconnected in various areas.

The lack of support in the structural components of the deck is quite worrying and it raises questions about the initial construction, maintenance, and overall safety of the structure.

This easily secures a spot on our list of the worst things seen during our assessments.

Don’t worry, we weren’t planning on parking there.

This home’s retaining wall completely gave way and fell down the hillside.

When not built to code, retaining walls can collapse and cause a lot of damage to not only the homeowner’s property, but to adjacent properties. We are curious to know where the wall would’ve ended up if the tree didn’t hold the very end of it.

It’s been a while since we audibly gasped during an assessment.

Oceanfront homes face the constant challenges of exposure to saltwater and the elements, which can significantly impact their structural integrity over time.

This deck experienced a leak which led to the deterioration of the supporting structural system underneath. Due to the loss of the deck’s support system, it ultimately collapsed.

The home nearby is having severe settlement issues. The issue continues just outside the home as this sidewalk has completely shifted. This kind of severe shifting raises concerns about the surrounding area.

Within the crawl space, you can see more of the settlement taking place.

Major efflorescence has taken over this parking garage. This is a visible sign of water damage and potential underlying issues.

The foundation for this home is made up of river rock, a type of foundation that is not recommended, especially in seismic-prone areas. The lack of reinforcement and engineering in such foundations poses a significant risk to the home.

This hillside home is experiencing slope creep. The walls have separated and are now gradually sliding down the hill.

You can see the building is built with CMU blocks. It is very common for these buildings to be unreinforced, meaning there is no rebar inside.

These homeowners tried to build a deck themselves without proper permits, resulting in a major safety hazard.

Please do not attempt a DIY approach for a deck.

The steel plate for this foundation is exhibiting severe corrosion.

It’s safe to say that brick foundations are just not the way to go.

We went out to do an assessment of a growing sinkhole. You can see a huge portion of the slab failed due to the collapse of the supporting dirt beneath it.

New fear unlocked.

The sheer amount of pressure behind this garage's block retaining wall is evident in the fact that the cinder blocks snapped in half. This indicates a strong and destructive impact that needs immediate attention.

Standing in front of this wall when it gives way is not a place you'd want to be.

This is one thing we really dislike coming across.

A close up of the house from the previous video. This substantial crack snakes through this house, tearing it apart and no longer being a safe place to reside.

A leaking planter on this balcony initiated a series of structural issues. The plywood subfloor, succumbing to water damage, exhibits signs of rot extending its impact to the joists below.

The support columns on this deck are in a precarious state, leaning significantly and posing a risk of collapse.

You can see this river rock footing and internal brick stem wall is in bad shape. These types of foundations are unreinforced and not recommended for use.

These are known as “shiners,” which are nails that were incorrectly driven into the framing, causing their ends to protrude freely from the ceiling. As you can see, there's a generous number of them here.

This one is actually very on theme for today. Happy Halloween!

Wood rot has taken its toll on this balcony. Demolishing and replacing the balcony would suffice for a fix.

This approach allows for the removal of the deteriorated parts and ensures the safety and longevity of the structure.

Differential settlement arises when one part of the foundation settles more rapidly or to a greater extent than another. This uneven settling can result in a noticeable tilt or imbalance in the structure.

This crawlspace features a highly unconventional approach to post and piers, lacking the structural integrity needed for proper support.

Rust is a common issue we see with oceanfront homes, as seen clearly in this instance.

Wood rot has taken a toll on this balcony, compromising its structural integrity. Immediate attention is needed to prevent further deterioration and remedy a potential safety hazard.

Follow the yellow brick road.

Guess that’s one way to do it.

The heavy rainstorms from last year have led to slope failure, completely undermining this entire house. The house is now in a compromised state at the edge of this hillside.

The bottom half of these stairs have been completely destroyed, and the adjacent wall shows severe damage. This was a result of the tropical storm we had back in August.

A car crashed into this column. Luckily, it managed to withstand the impact, but is now in need of immediate repairs to ensure the safety of the tenants.

This house became severely undermined as the soil eroded over time.

Fortunately, the house is supported by caissons, preventing it from sliding down the hill. Although the caissons provided stability, addressing the issues at hand is crucial to ensure the long-term integrity of the property.

Let’s play a game: how many issues can you find in this photo?

This crawlspace offers a unique challenge of figuring out which piece goes where...if any at all! It's like playing a game of Tetris, except the pieces don't quite fit and gravity always wins.

We were called out to one of these properties a few months ago when the homeowners first noticed a shift in the slope.

We were back out last week when the entire backyard collapsed and turned their patios into cantilevered decks.