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Foundation issues have a number of symptoms. From unlevel floors to wall cracks, these signs are often overlooked as little more than cosmetic by a number of Homeowners. If you are seeing these signs in your home, we would be happy to come to take a look. Peace of mind is priceless.

Interior Diagonal Wall Cracks

An example of an interior drywall crack. This type of wall crack may make the window pictures difficult to open and close. Both drywall cracks and windows out of the square may indicate a foundation issue or problem.

Repair Already Cracked

When foundation movement is significant, drywall repairs do not last as long.

Wall Gaps

Wall gaps - at the baseboards or ceiling - are a symptom of foundation movement.

Diagonal Cracks

This type of diagonal window crack may make even opening or closing the window difficult.

Interior Crack Near an Outlet

Drywall cracks can appear in any room of the house with a foundation issue. In this case, a crack is visible as it runs through an electrical outlet cover.

Drywall Cracks

Interior drywall cracks are another symptom of foundation movement. Often, a Homeowner will repair this type of crack only to have it returned later. Unless the cause of the crack is addressed, the problem - or crack - will come back.

Cracks Near Windows or Doors

Cracks near windows and doors may also indicate a foundation issue. Depending on the severity, the doors or windows may even be difficult to open or close.

Exterior Stairstep Cracks

Another sign of a foundation issue or problem is stairstep cracks, either interior or exterior.

Topographical Map Side View

Unlevel floors are a common symptom of a foundation problem. A topographical map allows us to see how out of level the floors are.

Topographical Map

Unlevel floors are a common symptom of a foundation problem. A topographical map allows us to see how out of level the floors are.

Pool Deck Cracks

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Ceiling Crcaks

Ceiling cracks are another common sign or symptom of a potential foundation issue.

Concrete Slab Cracks

Concrete slab cracks indicate slab movement. These cracks can appear in the garage (as is the case here) or inside the home, under flooring.

Gaps at the Baseboards

Gaps between the floor and baseboards are another sign of a potential foundation issue.

Interior Doorway Cracks

In addition to drywall cracks, cracking in the corners of doorways and windows is another common symptom of a foundation issue.

Concrete Patio Cracking

Cracks in concrete, like a concrete patio, indicate movement. Only a level B foundation inspection can determine the root cause of the foundation issue.

Interior Dry Wall Cracks

Interior drywall cracking can indicate a number of things, including an issue with the home's foundation.

Damaged Flooring

Cracks in tile are a common symptom of foundation movement. Another common sign is gaps in-between the floor and baseboards.

Stairstep Cracks in Brickwork

Stairstep cracks in brickwork can indicate foundation settlement or foundation heave. Only a level B foundation investigation can tell you for sure.

Stairstep Cracks in Blockwork

Stairstep cracks in blockwork can indicate foundation settlement or foundation heave. Only a level B foundation investigation can tell you for sure.

Separation at the Floor

The separation between the walls & floors of a structure may indicate a problem with the home's foundation.

Exterior Wall Separation

An exterior wall that separates may indicate a foundation problem.

Cracks in Brick

Stairstep cracks in brickwork often indicate foundation movement.

Stair Step Cracks

Stair-step cracking is a common sign of a foundation problem.

Interior wall cracks

Interior wall cracks, like those shown here, are common symptoms of foundation problems.

Stair Step Cracks

Stair-step cracking indicates foundation movement.

Wall Cracks - Interior

Wall cracking - both interior & exterior - is common in homes with existing foundation problems.

Cracks in Blockwork

Cracking in blockwork may indicate an existing foundation problem.

Exterior Cracks

Exterior cracks in walls may indicate a foundation problem.

Doors Out of Square

Doors (or windows) that are out of the square are a common symptom of a foundation problem.

Exterior Slab Crack

Exterior slab cracks may be a sign of foundation movement.

Interior Wall Cracks

Interior drywall cracks are one of the most common symptoms o foundation movement.

Gaps at the Baseboards

Gaps at the baseboards are another common sign of a foundation issue.

Drywall Cracks

Another example of interior drywall cracks. The severity can vary from house to house.

Exterior Cracks

Stairstep cracks in exterior brickwork indicate the potential for foundation movement.

Drywall Cracks

Interior drywall cracks, like the ones shown here, indicate the potential for a foundation problem.

Door Out of Square

The door of this Tucson, AZ home was so out of square you could see daylight in the seems.

Cracking Concrete Stem Wall

Horizontal cracking on a concrete stem wall. This is caused by oxidizing rebar.

Severe Interior Drywall Craks

This Tucson area home experienced severe interior wall cracking as a result of foundation movement.

Wall Seperation

Wall separation from things like a backsplash indicates foundation movement.

Brickwork Cracks

Another example of exterior stair-steps cracks. If you are seeing cracking like this on the wall of your home, your home might be experiencing foundation movement.

Interior Wall Cracks

Interior wall cracks - like the ones shown here - are one of the most common signs of possible foundation movement.

Exterior Cracks in Brickwork

Exterior cracks in brickwork can appear if your home's foundation has moved. Even the best repairs will fail over time if the cause of the cracks isn't addressed.