[quote=Lee Nettnin;33843]The column was not original to the house and was sitting on a dirt floor with a very small rock under it.

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Jerry,

The column was not original to the house. The only change was that somebody (obviously not a professional) poorly installed a column for an unknown purpose. From what Lee has described it appears to be original construction from 120 yearsago. As you stated, time tested would be acceptable if there have not been any structural changes to the house.

I do not want to waste my clients money to cover my ass when it is an easy call for me.