Signs Of Foundation Damage
1. Basement/Crawl Space Moisture
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2. Bugs In The Basement
Bugs such as centipedes, pillbugs, carpenter ants, roaches, silverfish, earwigs, are drawn to wet basements and often enter through cracks in the foundation.3. Uneven and Sagging Floors
Uneven or sagging floors can be a severe problem to the foundation. They lead to shifting of soil, humidity from water seepage, and no proper waterproofing in the foundation and basement can also be one of the flooring problems.4. Cracked and Bowed Walls
5. Crooked Doors
Crooked doors are caused when a foundation settles, shifts, or develops cracks in the house. Like flooring and wall issues, crooked doors may occur because of moisture issues in the basement or crawl space.6. Cracked Chimney
Cracked chimneys are caused due to poor exterior drainage, or expanding soil can cause foundations to crack and settle. To stabilize the chimney, pilings can be installed as a reinforcement.7. Standing Water Under The House
8. Vegetation Around The Foundation
It is recommended to avoid planting or to remove the weeds close to the foundations as their roots can grow deep towards the foundation, which is a serious issue and can be a problem for structural integrity; it may result in cracks around the structure.9. Doors and Windows Frame Separation From Structure
If you notice any dislocated or separation of windows or doors, that is one sign that your foundation is in trouble. It must be resolved through consulting Profesional as soon as possible, and failing to do so may lead the structure into serious problems. You can notice these problems when double doors frequently do not align properly and the doors no longer latch.10. Bouncing Floors
Sometimes in wood flooring, You can feel bouncing while walking, which is caused due to rotten wood, which is one of the alarming signs that your foundation is in danger.11. Rotten Wood – Piers & Beams
We must check wooden Piers and beams as they have a high chance of getting affected by moisture. There is also the possibility that these wooden piers and beams can be affected by termites or floods. If you find any rotten wood pier or beam, that could be one of the foundation damage signs, but not always. Also ReadConcrete Durability Problems In Structures
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