HOW TO SPOT
FOUNDATION
ISSUES AT HOME
While certain foundation problems can be remedied by
homeowners themselves, it’s best to rule out more serious
issues that may require professional expertise before
going the DIY route.
Home ownership
can be a rewarding
endeavor and
a good investment over
time. But homes require
consistent upkeep to
ensure a property remains
safe, a condition of
ownership that renters
typically do not need
to concern themselves
with.
Foundation issues are a component of home ownership that
can be easy to forget, as such concerns are not necessarily
evident in frequently visited areas of a home. A foundation
provides structural integrity for the entire home, so addressing
damage is essential. The experts at This Old House indicate
that some foundation issues can be relatively easy and inexpensive
to address. Other issues may not be so simple, especially
if they challenge the structural integrity of a home.
Learning to recognize foundation
issues can help homeowners sort
through small problems and big
ones. But what are signs of foundation
problems? Consider these potential
issues, as noted by This Old
Bringing in a
professional to assess
potential foundation
issues is a good idea.
House, Robbie Breaux & Team Real
Broker, LLC and Bay Crawl Space
Foundation Repair.
• Cracks in walls: Cracks appearing in foundation walls, drywall
or plaster, especially diagonal or stair-step cracks forming
near doorways, windows or corners, might be indicative of
foundation movement. If a crack has formed in a living space,
something is likely moving below since floors are supported
from the foundation upward. Cracks thicker than one-quarter
of an inch in foundation walls or home walls can be a problem.
• Sagging porches and stoops: Notable sagging of porches
or stoops can indicate that a house is sinking or changing faster
than other areas.
• Separation between door and window frames and
walls: Gaps can form around windows and doors if the foundation
is shifting. The gaps that form can lead to water and pest
infiltration if left untreated, causing even more issues.
• Cabinets and countertops separating from walls:
Homeowners who notice considerable space forming between
cabinets or countertops and the wall indicate that the
frame of the home is out of square. That likely means a foundation
is settling or sinking.
• Squeaky, bouncy or sagging floors: While these issues
in floors may not always result from foundation issues, they
often indicate that moisture has invaded the basement or
crawl space. That moisture may have gained access through a
cracked or compromised foundation.
• Leaning or cracked chimney: If a chimney resembles the
Leaning Tower of Pisa, it could be a sign of possible foundation
issues causing settling or sinking.
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