Signs of Foundation Problems

If you are concerned that you might have foundation issues, don't wait another day call for a free analysis. Left unchecked, the beginnings of foundation problems can quickly turn into a major - and costly problem. Call Granite Foundation Repair at 972-412-2171 or 817.870.1381 to discuss your concerns or to schedule an on-site evaluation.

Signs of foundation problems may be apparent either on the inside or outside of a building. Here are the things you should look out for:

INTERIOR SIGNS OF PROBLEMS

• Ceiling separation from the wall
• Ceiling cracks
• Ceiling trim separation
• Doors stuck or sticking
• Door frame askew
• Fireplace cracks
• Fireplace separation from wall or ceiling
• Floor hump, sinking or upheaval
• Floor tile cracks
• Floor separation or noticeable ridge
• Floor slope
• Floor is 'bouncy' (wooden pier and beam house)
• Garage floor unnaturally sloped
• Kitchen or bath cabinet separation from wall or ceiling
• Paneling or sheet rock separation at joints
• Wall cracks
• Wall separation from the floor
• Wallpaper tears or wrinkles
• Stuck windows

EXTERIOR SIGNS OF PROBLEMS

• Broken bricks
• Brick wall mortar joint separation
• Brick wall movement or leaning
• Brick wall expansion joint width widens at top
• Uneven or separated caulk around window or door frames
• Tilted chimneys
• Concrete cracks in foundation
• Stuck doors
• Door frame separation from brick or trim
• Patio or porch separation or rise/fall from house
• Roof line uneven along top of roof
• Stuck windows
• Window frame separation from brick or trim
• Window caulk separation
• Wood trim separation or movement

Here are a few examples of some of the early warning signs of foundation problems. Click on each picture for an enlarged view.

If you have seen some of these signs in your home, call us today. When caught early, you may not need extensive repairs - but you don't want to take any chances. Our experience is that 30-40% of the homes that we inspect need little or no foundation repair, but do need some type of corrective action. Some of the problems can be solved by drainage correction.

By recognizing the signs of foundation problems, you can prevent additional damage and costly repairs.

Cities served in the Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Texas area include:

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Repair Methods

• Steel piers
• Helical piers
• Concrete piers
• Soil injection
• Mudjacking
• Drainage
• Tunneling
• Root barrier

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Foundation Problem Signs

• Brick cracks
• Sloping floor
• Sticking window
• Cracks in walls
• Cracks in floor
• Cracks in tile
• Sunken floor
• Bouncy floor (Pier & Beam)

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