Cracked Walls or Doorways
From cracks developing in the walls or doorways to water intrusion through foundation cracks to sticking doors throughout the home, there are many different interior signs and symptoms that could indicate structural issues within your property.
If you’re experiencing any of these problems in your home and suspect foundation issues are the culprit, don’t want to have these issues addressed.
Schedule a free consultation today to implement the necessary fixes before any small problems become even greater.
Other Common Symptoms
- Cracks or damage to foundation walls
- Musty odors
- Mold or mildew growth
Root Causes of Cracked Walls or Doorways
- Foundation settlement: From poorly compacted soil to excessive moisture in the soil to inadequate footings or support columns, there are several reasons why your home may be settling abnormally. And if it does, you’ll likely notice the effects beyond just the basement or crawl space but throughout other areas of your home.
- Surface water: Pooling water in your yard that’s a result of poor exterior drainage, improper land grading, or a faulty gutter system can cause water to build up around the foundation, thereby putting pressure on the walls that could cause settlement issues.
- Subsurface groundwater: Hydrostatic pressure from excessive moisture in and around the foundation can lead to degradation, further cracks, and damage to the basement and crawl space walls.
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Permanent Solutions for
Cracked Walls or Doorways
Yard drainage
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If you’re experiencing any of the interior symptoms we’ve described on this page around your home or in your basement or crawl space, it’s likely indicative of problems with your home’s foundation. And if foundation issues – and the underlying causes behind them – aren’t fixed in a timely manner, the issue is only likely to worsen.
At Moisture Loc, foundation repair is what we do. Contact us today to learn more about why your home has cracked doorways, cracked walls, stuck doors, or water seepage. We offer free consultations and will implement the right solutions to fix your issue permanently.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
All homes settle, and in many cases, foundation movement is extremely minor, unnoticeable, and has no impact on the property. In other cases, settling occurs abnormally, and homes experience the effects of such activity. If you see cracks developing in your home’s walls, it could indicate structural problems that need to be addressed.
Similar to cracked doorways, walls tend to crack due to movement in the property’s foundation – and the weakest parts of the home tend to be impacted first. Generally speaking, the larger the crack, the more significant the problem.
As water builds up around the home’s foundation, it places pressure on the basement’s walls and floor or crawlspace. If cracks exist, they provide an easy point of access for water and moisture intrusion.
You can take several actions to fix water seeping through the floor of your basement or crawl space. First, it’s important to understand that this occurs due to hydrostatic pressure, which occurs when groundwater rises – typically after significant rainfall – and puts pressure on the foundation. If there are cracks in the floor and the pressure becomes too great, it’s going to enter the property. This can be fixed by properly sealing any floor cracks, installing basement waterproofing solutions like French drains or sump pumps, or installing a vapor barrier.