If you have a crack in your foundation, you might not be in a rush to get it fixed. It's true that foundation issues can take years to develop -- however, waiting to get it fixed can lead to major repairs down the road. To fix the foundation of your home, the costs can cost tens of thousands of dollars, or even more depending on the size of the home. 

For homeowners who plan to do any remodeling, this can be a crucial step in preventing worsening the damage and ensuring your home improvement project starts on the right foot(ing). 

What kind of damages can you expect to happen? Let's break it down. 

'Sticking' Windows And Doors

As your home gradually becomes more unlevel, your windows and doors will 'stick' to the frame, becoming difficult to move or adjust. This is because the frame is shifting with the sinking movement of the home. As your foundation issues become worse, so does the 'sticking'. You may even see cracking in the corner of the door frame or window frame. You can cover these cracks temporarily. However, at some point, some parts of the home may be almost impossible to fix without repairing the foundation first. You don't want a door in your home that's so difficult to open, it risks your safety. 

Sagging Floors

When the supports in your crawl space begin to soften or rot, you may notice sagging or sloped floors in your home. While there are temporary fixes, they cost time, money, and don't fix the underlying problem: your home's support. 

Stair-Step Cracking

Stair-step cracking in brick or block walls can happen as homes settle, widening as time goes on. These cracks allow outside air and moisture to get into the infrastructure of your home, and covering them temporarily won't stop the problem long-term. 

Wall Failure

In the very worst cases, cracked, bowing and/or tipping foundation walls are not only scary to look at, but cause wall failure or collapse. However, don't panic! We have many permanent solutions for this problem. 

If left untreated, any signs of these problems can also devalue the home -- realters report this devaluation can be anywhere between 15 to 30%. If you're paying for it while living in the home, and while selling the home, then why not get it done now? Contact us today and we'll get you a free inspection and estimate from our team.