Do You Have a Problem With Your Foundation?

How can you tell if your home has foundation issues? Here are a few telltale signs.

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Today I’d like to discuss several telltale signs that you have foundation issues in your home. The diagnosis is the easy part. Here are some things you should be keeping an eye out for in your home that point to foundation problems:

4 signs you have foundation problems.

1. Warped or sloped flooring. I’ve been in houses before where you can put a marble on the floor in the middle of a room and all of a sudden it will start rolling towards one side. That’s not good. No home is perfectly level, but if there is a noticeable slope or cracked tiles, you might want to get it checked out.

2. Door frame gaps. If you have a door that just doesn’t close quite right or appears to be hanging at an angle, that may signal you have foundation issues. Many times you will see wall and ceiling cracks around the area.

3. Gaps between the wall and the floor. We see this a lot on front porches. The floor starts to sink down away from the actual house. All sorts of critters and creatures can get in those gaps and make your foundation their home.

4. Cracks in the brick or veneer outside. Keep an eye out for cracked steps as well.

Now that I've worried you half to death, what can you do about these kinds of problems? Depending on the severity of your case, I would recommend calling a certified structural engineer. It’s your best option, especially if you’re thinking about selling a home in the near future. They can give you some advice on how to fix it or how to disclose the problem to a potential buyer. If you need a recommendation, we work with a lot of fantastic engineers that we’d be happy to refer you to.

If you have any questions for me in the meantime, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.