Crumbling Foundations

If you believe your home has a crumbling foundation here are some resources you may find helpful.

State of Connecticut

Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG)

CT Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company, Inc. (CFSIC)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

University of Connecticut (UConn) - Offers FREE testing of foundations.

Visit the CRCOG website for more information about its application opportunity for Low to Moderate-Income families suffering from crumbling foundations to apply for additional remediation assistance. Contact Ellington Human Services if you believe you qualify for this particular program. (860)870-3128.

Application information is available at www.crcog.org/gap-foundation-funding/.

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The Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company, Inc. (CFSIC)  

• Chartered and licensed as a captive insurer to assist the State of Connecticut with the fair and equitable adjustment of homeowner claims resulting form the pyrrhotite-affected home foundations natural disaster.

• Provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners

 visit the CFSIC website. 

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Town Receives $480,000 State Grant for Crumbling Foundation Testing
Press Release - March 19, 2019

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Governor Malloy's Press Release - November 2017

11/28/2017 - Gov. Malloy Announces State Begins Providing Reimbursements to Northeastern Connecticut Homeowners for Testing of Crumbling Foundations

• Homeowners can begin applying for reimbursements by visiting www.foundationtesting.org and submitting an application.

• A phone line has been established at 860-724-4277.

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See links below for more information

• EllingtonFoundationApplication_EngineeringForm_PDFFillable.pdf

• PA16-45 HB-05180 An Act Concerning Concrete Foundations

 For more information, contact:

Department of Consumer Protection
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford , Connecticut 06106-1630
Main Telephone: (860) 713-6100
Consumer Info / Complaints: (860) 713-6300
Consumer Complaints Fax: (860) 707-1966
Toll-Free: (800) 842-2649
TDD: (860) 713-7240

Reported Incidents by Town

State of CT Form for Crumbling Foundations

Jonathan Harris, Commission of the State Department of Consumer Protection, stated that people who are affected by crumbling foundations need to file a complaint to assist with the investigation. He added that homeowners don't need to have a structural engineer inspect homes prior to registering with the state. Please see the attached form or visit the State Website. 

Crumbling Foundations Meeting - 10/1/2016 Hartford Courant

Senator Guglielmo Hails Crumbling Concrete Confidentiality Bill (posted May 4, 2016)