Pleasant Grove Home Inspector

Some of Pleasant Grove’s historic buildings were constructed with a locally quarried stone known as soft rock. The stone was porous and relatively easy to cut when first quarried, then hardened after being exposed to air. You can still find examples in the city’s historic district, which follows streets that were once inside the old fort walls.

If you’re buying an older Pleasant Grove home with stone walls or a stone foundation, their condition deserves a careful look. During a home inspection, we check accessible masonry for crumbling mortar, loose stone and signs of moisture. Previous repairs are worth examining, too. Older stonework often requires different materials and repair methods than modern masonry, and using the wrong materials can cause problems. If we see something that needs further evaluation, a mason familiar with historic buildings can help determine the best way to handle repairs. Knowing what kind of stone was used is a good place to start.