Signs of a Floundering Foundation

Over time, foundations can show signs of damage from conditions that appear to be beyond control. Accumulating water, overly dry soil, or poorly compacted soil can cause changes in soil conditions that can impact your foundation’s integrity. Whether a home is decades old or new construction, changes in the soil can cause structural damage to a foundation. When the soil around a structure becomes unstable, a foundation can begin to sink and create varying types of visual damage.

Here’s what you want to look for to see if a foundation needs attention:

  1. Gaps between the floor and wall - Stable walls and floors depend on a sturdy foundation. When the foundation is compromised, gaps can occur. Doors and windows also might begin to stick and not open and close smoothly.
  2. Foundation settlement - This occurs when the foundation sinks below the soil line.
  3. Drywall nails pop - As walls settle and shift from foundation issues, nails can pop out of position. Popping nails can be a sign that the foundation is suffering.
  4. Cracked walls - Cracks in either inner or outer walls are signs that a foundation has settled or shifted. The walls cannot bend with the movement, so they crack instead. Simply filling in the cracks will not always solve the problem. If foundation issues are not addressed, the cracks will reappear and continue to broaden along the fault line.
  5. Leaks - One of the most visible signs of a foundation that is in trouble is water intrusion in a basement or crawl space. If the basement walls are wet to the touch or the crawl space area has standing water, reach out to a foundation repair expert for an inspection. Accumulating water can cause further damage if not addressed promptly.

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