Interior and exterior wall cracks, sagging floors, and basement wall failure are all classic indicators of foundation problems in your home. Below, we detail the most common symptoms of each of these.

Foundation Settlement

Foundation settlement is a common issue for many homes. Signs of foundation settlement can be found both inside and outside of your home. 

Signs Outside Your Home

1. > Stair-step cracking in brick or block walls.
2. > Chimneys separating from the rest of the home.
3. > Doors and windows that do not close properly.
4. > Cracks extending from the corners of door or window frames.
5. > Doors and windows separating from their frames. 

Signs Inside Your Home

1. > Foundation wall cracks in the basement or crawl space.
2. > Drywall cracks throughout the house, especially in the upper levels.
3. > Doors and windows that do not close properly.

Why do Foundations Settle?

Foundation settlement occurs when the soil beneath your home can no longer support its weight. Soils are constantly changing due to soil type and moisture content. 

Soil also compacts over time. If your house was built on top of soil that was not compacted properly, it's more likely that you will find signs of foundation settlement. This is particularly common in neighborhood developments where large swaths of land are leveled to create flat lots for building.

What Can I do About it?

The good news is that there's several solutions that can permanently stabilize your home's foundation and prevent further settlement. In many cases, these solutions can even correct some of the symptoms of foundation settlement as well.

The most successful solutions for foundation settlement are helical piers and steel push piers. These piers are installed deep underground into stable soils, permanently stabilizing your home's foundation with no maintenance required.

These options take minimal time to install and create limited disturbance to your lawn and landscaping. They can even lift your home back to level, reducing the visibility of existing cracks and allowing for repair.

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