[TomH]

This project just got bigger - it always seems to work that way. You mentioned the 6x6 post. Well, that is the corner support for the house. Everything beyond that was added on at some point, including the foundation I believe.

Back to the post. There are two more just like it in about a 15 foot run right there and may be more around the house (haven't checked yet). Now, if the top of the foundation wall is at grade, guess where those posts are? If you said below grade, then you would be right. I got out the flashlight and a screwdriver and started poking around. About the only solid part of the post is what you see and what is above the foundation. I assume they are up against dirt on the outside, at least whatever is left of them. No big deal though, they only support the house.

OK, looks like the posts need to be removed. I can jack and support, remove the posts, and then, well, who knows. Since I am a one man operation and too cheap to hire someone to come in and do the work, I have to try to do things on a little smaller scale than a contractor. What I'm thinking right now is a two step process. Remove the posts, clean up foundation and check for crumbling concrete, set forms and pour some type of epoxy/concrete level with existing wall. Then, maybe apply a top coat to the whole thing to bring it up a little. I know a single pour would be better, but I think this will work.

Tom