Signs & Symptoms
Learn how to spot when your home has foundation problems
Recognizing foundation problems
Don’t wait for seasonal or climatic changes to further damage your home. Contact Foundation Solutions and let us evaluate your home.
Foundation Solutions is a full service foundation repair company that utilizes the revolutionary Ram Jack Foundation Repair System. We have pioneered the stabilization industry with our professional evaluation study methods.
While we are at your home determining the best solution for your foundation needs, be sure to ask our experts for watering advice and a drainage evaluation to help protect your home.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of foundation problems.
Signs of foundation failure
GARAGE
- Separation from door
- Wall rotating out
- Cracked brick
Inside
- Misaligned or sticking doors & windows
- Cracks in the sheetrock
- Sloping of the floor
- Cracks in the floor or tile
Outside
- Gaps around doors & windows
- Cracks in the foundation
- Fascia board pulling away
Crawl Space/Basement
- Walls leaning in or out
- Cracks in the wall
- Water intrusion
Causes of foundation failure
01
Evaporation
Hot dry wind and intense heat will often cause the soil to shrink beneath the foundation. This settlement may cause cracks to appear throughout the structure.
02
Transpiration
Tree roots may desiccate the soil beneath a home causing the soil to shrink and the home to settle.
03
Plumbing leaks
Water from plumbing leaks is often a cause of foundation problems
04
Drainage
Improper drainage is one of the leading causes of foundation failure. Excess moisture will erode or consolidate soils and cause settlement
05
Foundation construction
Insufficient steel and inferior concrete will contribute to movement in the slab.
06
Ground preparation
Soft, low density soils and/or improperly compacted soil beneath a home is the leading cause of foundation failure. Cut and fill situations should be properly prepared before the soil is ready to support a structure.
07
Poor soil conditions
Poor soil and its expansion and/or contraction contribute to foundation failure.
Ready to take the next step?
Book an appointment to get started
1. Contact
Get in touch on line or by phone to tell us about your home’s foundation issues.
2. Book Appointment
Book an appointment with our project managers to evaluate and diagnose your foundation issues.
3. Proposal
Repair solutions completely customized and manufactured based on your property’s needs.
4. Finalize & Repair
Our friendly and professional team will carry out the agreed upon work in a timely manner.
