This is the most significant sign of foundation problems. If there are cracks in the brickwork of your home, contact us for a free no obligation assessment. Be vigilant with regards to inspecting the exterior walls of your home. Foundation damage usually occurs over an extended period of time and goes unnoticed until later in the life of the home.
Cracking in the drywall will happen in a home that is becoming unsettled. These usually happen over time and go unnoticed until later. In this picture, the home is a pier and beam. This is where an exterior wall meets with an interior wall. The exterior is pulling away due to a failure in the footing.
Often, cracks in the sheetrock will open and close through the seasons and with changes in moisture levels in the soil. Do not interpret the closing of a drywall crack as an improvement! Contact us for a no obligation quote today.
The doors and windows in your home respond to the movement in your foundation. This response to shifting will cause doors to not latch, rub, or wind up in a jammed in a shut position. Windows may not want to shut evenly, leaving a gap on one side and causing the latch to not line up. Doors and windows are the most notable points of entry for a person with bad intentions. When these signs become noticeable, address the problem early. Waiting too long to stabilize the foundation may lead to situations where the doors or windows need to be reworked.