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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Signs of a Foundation Problem

There are numerous signs both inside and outside of the home that can indicate problems with foundation settlement. Some of these signs include stair-step cracking, cracks extending from doors and windows, and cracks in concrete floor slabs. It is always better to fix the problem permanently rather than temporarily trying to hide it because the cracks will grow and become worse. If the problems are not permanently solved, they will continue to be a burden for the homeowner. By installing Steel Push Piers or Helical Piers, the home has an opportunity to be lifted back toward its original position. This oftentimes closes cracks and improves the operation of doors and windows. Compared to other solutions, Steel Push Piers and Helical Piers require minimal disturbance and quicker installation times. The property value of the home is restored, and the problem is solved once and for all!

Vertical Crack Outside of Home

Outside of the home, vertical cracks may widen, indicating that the wall is rotating outward.

Stair-Step Crack on Exterior

Stair-step cracks are often a sure sign of foundation settlement and are very common in brick and concrete block walls.

Cracks in Concrete Block Walls

Stair-step cracks are also common in basements built from concrete blocks.

Vertical Crack in Basement Wall

Vertical cracks such as this one are more common in basements constructed of poured foundation walls.

Crack in Concrete Floor Slab

Cracks in your concrete floor slab can signifiy foundation settlemet or settlement of the slab alone. This can be caused by drying and shrinking of the soil under the slab, washout of the soil under the slab, or poor compaction of the fill soil.

Signs from Doors and Windows

Doors and windows often display the first signs of foundation settlement because they are the weakest point of a wall.

Crack Extending from Window

Cracks extending out from the corners are a common sign.

Cracks in Concrete Basement

Hiding the problem by patching over cracks such as this one are not real fixes, but merely temporary. The real problem still exists, and the cracks will re-appear.