Symptoms of Foundation Failure

Don't Overlook the Signs!

Many people are unsure whether their house foundation needs repair. The following are some signs you should look for:

• Windows and doors that stick or are hard to open
• Gaps in window and door frames
• Interior plaster walls cracking
• Nail pops in ceilings and walls
• Leaning walls
• Window and door trim developing spaces
• Uneven floors
• Tilting chimney
• Sinking foundation
• Cracks in foundation, basement floors or basement walls

Below are examples of some of the signs of a settling foundation. Click on any image for a larger view.

Cracked Bricks	Sloping/Cracked Flooring
Bowing/Cracking Basement Walls	Windows/Doors Out of Square
Chimney Pulling Away From House	Drywall Cracks