Application Process Begins for Crumbling Foundation Testing Aid

HARTFORD, CT – Residents of Hartford and Tolland counties who may have been affected by the crumbling home foundation epidemic can now apply for assistance in the state’s testing program.

State Sen. Tony Guglielmo made the announcement on Tuesday.

Eligible homeowners can now begin to apply to receive reimbursements for the testing of their homes. The state is making $5 million available to provide assistance for the cost of testing foundations for homeowners, he said.

“I am happy to report that the state has taken an important step forward in addressing the crumbling foundation crisis,” said Sen. Guglielmo (R-35th District). “I’ve seen first-hand the shattering impact this disaster has had on my constituents and even my neighbors – it is truly heartbreaking. We must continue to provide relief to those who have been affected and do everything within our power to help make these families whole.”

Under the program, homeowners are eligible for a 50 percent reimbursement – up to $2,000 – for the testing of two core samples within their homes. Homeowners who have visual testing conducted by a licensed professional engineer are eligible for a 100 percent reimbursement – up to $400.

The homes must have been built after 1983 and be located within a 20-mile radius of the J.J. Mottes Concrete Company in Stafford.

Homeowners can begin applying for reimbursements now by visiting www.foundationtesting.org and submitting application. A phone line has also been established at 860-724-4277 to provide additional assistance.

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