Foundation Issue
This basement shows many symptoms that arise from foundation issues. The first would be the cracking of the walls, and to the far right you can see water damage. This water damage if left uncared for and further the foundation damage.
Stair-Stepping Cracks
Stair-stepping cracks are a red flag to a homeowner that their foundation needs corrected. This usually occurs due to weak spots in the foundation, which produces cracking.
Foundation Unleveled
As you can see, this foundation is visually unlevel. This is another key sign that reveals a foundation settlement issue.
Water Damage On Walls
This basement also has a shower, but you can see that this has left behind water damage.
What Can Water Damage Do?
Water Damage is a huge issue in a basement and this can lead to an unstable wall. Since this home already as stability issues, this will damage the walls even faster.