The Most Common Foundation Repair Signs

Foundation damage doesn't typically appear overnight. There are usually several warning signs that your home might need foundation repair to keep an eye out for. It’s important to pay attention to your home and watch for anything unusual. Foundation repair specialists, PierMagic, even suggests that anytime it rains to walk around your home and assess for cracks that are soaking in water, pooling water in your yard, or even drainage issues. We are going to outline a few signs that every home owner should know about. Specifically note that homeowners in the Kansas City area are susceptible to clay soil, which is even harder on your home's foundation. The soil is often difficult for adjusting to the freeze/thaw cycle in the winter, and the drought-like conditions that hit Kansas City each summer.

Cracks in the Foundation & Dry Wall

At PierMagic™, we get a lot of phone calls from Kansas City residents expressing concern for cracks appearing. 

• Cracks in the foundation walls
• Cracks in the drywall and ceiling
• Cracks on the exterior walls of the home
• Cracks above the door ways and windows

Cracks typically mean that the foundation has settled in certain areas causing part of the foundation to shift or sink. This unbalance causes the foundation to separate and crack, and as a result the walls will start to crack. At the first signs of the cracks, a homeowner should contact a local reputable foundation repair company near their home. Many should offer a free estimate on all foundation and waterproofing issues.

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Doors & Windows are Sticking

Another very common foundation issue is doors and windows begin to stick and become difficult to open and close. This is another sign that the foundation has settled and most likely the home will need some foundation piers to level the foundation and fix the problem. As a home owner it is important to do some research on the different types of foundation piers that each foundation repair company uses. Read about the the DynaPier™ compared to other common foundation piers.

Water is Leaking Into the Basement

Water leaking in the basement is another common foundation problem that we can fix quickly. Water can get in a number of ways including, leaking over the top of the foundation, leaking floor cracks, seeping between the basement wall and floor, leaking wall cracks and windows. We find the source of the water leak and fix it fast. It’s important to take care of it sooner rather than later so that there is no major water damage to the home.

If you see signs that your home may need foundation repairs, call us and we will come do a free home estimate. It’s important to remember that proactive foundation repair is much less expensive than reactive. Often times home owners can save themselves a lot of money by fixing a foundation problem early rather than waiting to long for it to get bad. So call us today for a free home estimate.