What Are Nail Pops? When Do They Signal Home Foundation Repair?

Homeowners are often faced with the challenge of trying to figure out what’s normal and what’s not when they notice something in their house that they’ve never seen before. Even homeowners who consider themselves handy might run into a situation where they wonder if they should be worried, and aren’t sure if they need a professional.

This happens to everyone, and the internet hasn’t made it any easier. You can find one solution online, and then, on the next website, you’ll see the exact opposite solution. Some might tell you things are a big deal, while others will tell you not to worry. As with many other situations, the internet is not always the most helpful solution. 

That’s why at PierMagic we take pride in being able to educate our customers thoroughly and simply on residential foundation repair, so they understand what measures they should or shouldn’t  take. As a locally-owned business in Kansas City, PierMagic feels it is our duty to help homeowners everywhere with a stable and safe foundation. 

Today we’re looking at nail pops - those indentations in your drywall in the shape of a nail head. These are visible sometimes on the walls in certain areas of your home. We’ve decided to focus on them because of their correlation to home foundation repair. Some of our customers have asked us in the past, “Are nail pops normal? Do they signal a need for a home foundation solution?” Let’s find out the answers from our team of foundation specialists, who are the leading experts in concrete foundation repair, polyjacking, post and pier foundation repair, and more. 

When are Nail Pops and Home Foundation Repair Related?

When you first find out what nail pops are, you’ll probably realize you’ve seen them before, but you never quite knew what they were. A nail pop looks like the head of a nail (a small circle) indented in the drywall. You may see a couple of them in random places, or you’ll see several lined up evenly in a row. No matter how and where you see them, this is how they got there: these nails are either from the timber frame of your home that are now protruding into the drywall; or, these nail pops are from nails used to secure drywall in older homes. 

How do nail pops impact your foundation? The answer to this question is twofold: 

1) If you see nail pops, but you’re unsure about these other signs, give us a call, and we’ll do a thorough inspection. We are completely happy to let you know the issues are not serious, and you can leave it alone,” if that’s what the situation requires. However, it’s always a good idea to check with a leading Kansas City foundation repair company, so you can sleep well knowing a reputable company has checked out your foundation issues. As most Kansas City foundation repair companies will offer, PierMagic offers a free assessment on all foundation estimates. No strings attached. 

2) If you are seeing nail pops in conjunction with one of other signs listed below, this could require a home foundation repair specialist, and you should contact PierMagic. If there are other larger signs that your foundation’s structure is moving, nail pops could be additional evidence that a foundation solution is necessary. When the foundation of your home moves, it also shifts the frame of the upper floors. This means that nail pops can press into the drywall when that shift occurs. 

PierMagic offers a wide range of services in Kansas City, and we have experience with every type of home, foundation, and foundation repair solution you can bring to us. Our services range from state-of-the-art polyjacking, to concrete foundation repair, to key solutions for post and pier foundations. Therefore, we’re very prepared to take care of your home’s foundation.

What to Check For to See if Home Foundation Repair is Necessary

If you’re noticing nail pops, as well as any of the signs listed below, give your highly-experienced team of Kansas City foundation repair specialists a call. We’ll be able to take the guesswork out of what you’re noticing, and we’ll offer a solution that’s personalized for your particular home. 

We’re not an out-of-town corporate foundation repair company looking to sell one particular service to meet a quota for the month. We’re home foundation repair technicians who rely on our highly-specialized equipment, thorough training, and our care and respect for Kansas City homeowners to provide the most affordable and effective solution available. We are the crew that lives, works, and supports Kansas City’s communities. We truly care about the livelihood and safety of residential homes. 

Along with nail pops, here are signs that a foundation repair company should check out. Here’s what to check for.

The inside of your home:

• Wall cracks in the basement
• Vertical cracks and stair step cracks
• Cracks around windows and door frames - even on the upper levels of the home
• Water coming up from the floor
• Water coming from cracks in the basement
• Air coming in through the cracks in the basement walls

The outside of your home:

• Cracks in the foundation, horizontal or vertical
• A lack of soil around your foundation
• Big cracks in the soil
• Chimney cracks
• A leaking chimney
• A chimney that is leaning

All of the above are important signals that you should reach out to PierMagic, your leading home foundation repair company. Let us be your guide, and we can offer a solution tailored to your particular circumstances. When necessary, we offer financing to ensure that everyone has a chance to receive outstanding foundation repair services. 

PierMagic is Your Home Foundation Repair Solution - Here’s How to Get In Touch

Our team at PierMagic is dedicated to you, the homeowner, and your foundation repair needs. Whenever you need us, we offer excellent services in the following areas, including:

• Residential and commercial concrete foundation repair
• Epoxy floor coatings
• Egress Windows
• Polyjacking
• Post and pier foundation work
• Drainage solutions
• Crack sealing
• Basement waterproofing
• Drainage solutions
• Chimney repair

You can also visit our website for a comprehensive list of services. PierMagic is ready to give you our very best when you need us. Call us (816) 765-4800 or you can also send us a message online. We look forward to helping you with all your Kansas City foundation repair needs.