Foundation Damage

Common Causes of Foundation Settlement

  • Soil shrinkage due to moisture loss (wind, sun, evaporation, transpiration)
  • Under-compacted fill soil during construction
  • Failure of original soil (low density, poor soil conditions)

 


SIGNS OF INSIDE FOUNDATION DAMAGE SIGNS OF OUTSIDE FOUNDATION DAMAGE

  • Misaligned Doors & Windows

  • Cracks in the sheetrock

  • Doors & Windows that stick

  • Sloping of the floor

  • Cracks in the floor or tile


  • Cracks in the Brick

  • Gaps around Doors & Windows

  • Cracks in the Foundation

  • Fascia board pulling away