Foundation Repair – Is Your House’s Foundation Shifting? – 11 ways to know if your house is safe

The sooner you fix a mobile base, the less damage it will deal. These problems are sometimes difficult to diagnose, and foundation repairs often need to be left to professionals.

Please check which symptoms you have below. Some obvious indicators of base movement are:

1. Are there cracks in your foundation?

2. Do you have bulging concrete walls?

3. Do you suspect any kind of foundation movement?

Any or all of the above may be cause for alarm!

4. Do you have cracks on the floor and wall?

5. Do you notice a door that gets stuck and does not open or close properly?

6. Do you have any floors that are not level? Are your windows getting stuck or not opening or closing properly?

7. Is there any water intrusion in your house?

8. Do you have mold growth?

9. Are there cracks in your exterior brick?

10. Do you have cracks in your joists and beams?

11. Are there wooden partitions either inside or outside your house?

If you think you need residential foundation repairs, you MUST act fast! Things could be much worse if you wait. It is not worth risking your life and that of your relatives. This type of problem is also not for the do-it-yourselfers. You are going to want a reputable experienced company. Many times a husband or family member means well and thinks they can go ahead and try to figure it out on their own. Say no!