How Do I Know if My Foundation is Damaged?
Examine your house carefully. You can determine if you have foundation damage.
Here is a checklist for you to follow:
Inside Your House
- Check all interior walls for cracks.
- Check corners of windows and doors for cracks and signs of separation.
- Check wall-to-wall and wall-to-ceiling joints for cracks and signs of separation.
- Check walls for nails “popping” out of wallboard.
- Raise and lower windows in each room and check for signs of binding.
- Open and shut all interior doors and check for signs of binding.
Outside Your House
- Check corners of windows and doors on for cracks and signs of separation.
- Check bricks and mortar for diagonal cracks.
- Check exposed concrete at the base of the house for cracks.
- Measure distance of trees to outside of house. Trees should be as far away from the house as its mature height.
- Check for proper drainage around house during a rain. There should be no standing water up against the house.
- Check gutters and downspouts for proper drainage. All water should drain away from the house.
If your inspection reveals any evidence of foundation problems, please call A-Custom Foundation immediately. We want to help you protect your single most important investment, your Home.
Foundation problems should not be taken lightly. Cracks in the interior walls are unsightly and reduce the value of your home. Cracks in the exterior walls allow wind and rain to be admitted and will damage your insulation and walls. Poorly fitted doors and windows let in outside air resulting in higher utility bills.
A-Custom Foundation Repair can solve all of your foundation problems.
