How Soil Movement in Colorado Impacts Foundations Over Time
How Soil Movement in Colorado Impacts Foundations Over Time By Nick Schmuecker | Denver Real Estate Agent If you’ve owned a home in Colorado for any length of time, you’ve probably heard someone say, “The soil here moves.” And it’s true. Before we go any further, I want to be very clear: I’m not a structural engineer or soil expert. I’m a Denver real estate agent. The information in this article comes from conversations with structural engineers, home inspectors, foundation specialists, and geotechnical reports I’ve reviewed throughout my career helping buyers and sellers in the Denver Metro area. My goal here isn’t to provide technical soil advice — it’s to help homeowners and buyers understand what’s common in Colorado and when to bring in the right professional. Why Soil Movement Is Common in Colorado 4 According to structural engineers and geotechnical reports across the Front Range, much of the Denver Metro area sits on expansive clay soil . This type of so...