Are you concerned about a crack in your foundation?
Florida homeowners can encounter minor structural damage and foundation problems in their home or business due to a number of factors including poor soil conditions. It is quite common for buildings in Florida to shift and sink and can cause cracks in the foundation. Fortunately, most of these cracks are related to the curing process or to common settling. Sometimes they can be a sign of a more serious problem. Are you seeing these warning signs in your home? If you are, it could be that your home’s foundation is in need of repair.
- Visible exterior cracks
- Cracks or uneven sidewalks or driveway
- Drainage not flowing away from the home
- Unlevel fascia boards
- Yard slopes toward the home
- Large trees with roots close to the foundation
- Cracks in the interior walls
- Floors are visibly not level
- Window is not square
- Wall corners not square
- Gaps on the top of interior doors when closed
- Doors jam and/or won’t latch
Foundations are not uniform, and conform to the structural standard of the year in which they were built. In accordance with our standards of practice, we identify foundation types and look for any evidence of structural deficiencies. However, cracks or deteriorated surfaces in foundations are quite common. In fact, it would be rare to find a raised foundation wall that was not cracked or deteriorated in some way, or a slab foundation that did not include some cracks concealed beneath the carpeting and padding.
While we are not specialists, we will certainly alert you to any suspicious cracks if they are clearly visible during our inspection. Buy Your Side Home Inspections has been inspecting homes and businesses in Central Florida, and specifically Osceola County, for many years. Our certified professionals are constantly being educated in the changes in our industry and bringing that expertise and knowledge to you, your family and your business. Call Buy Your Side for your next inspection. 407.780.0911.
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