Rockrimmon Mines, Colorado Springs

May 10, 2009 by aprecisehomeinspection

Abandoned Mine Subsidence Information
Rockrimmon area
Protect yourself and your clients

If you were not aware there are several abandoned coal mines in the Rockrimmon area here in Colorado Springs. There are several resources at your disposal to research whether or not the home you own or about to purchase is built over an abandoned mine. Here they are:

articles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4191/is_/ai_n9779867/

http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Peak.Basement.Systems.Inc.866-962-3976/newsletter/42501

http://mining.state.co.us/AMLSubsidenceMaps.htm

If the home is in a potential subsidence area, and it is not enrolled in the Colorado Mine Subsidence Protection Program, call 1-800-44-MINES for more information.

The Signs

Windows and doors are sticking, hard to open and close.

You may see multiple nail pops in ceilings and walls

There appear to be large gaps in windows and door frames

Window and/or door trim are developing spaces

The floors are starting to settle and become uneven

Bowed or leaning basement walls

Cracks in your foundation walls

Interior plaster walls cracking

Chimneys are tilting or leaning

Foundations are sinking

Cracks in your basement walls

For more information on home inspection issues, please call Lance Hayward, A Precise Home Inspection, Inc @ 719-272-0100 or visit us on line at www.aprecisehomeinspection.com

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