What Causes Foundation Damage?

For the vast majority of most foundation damage, water intrusion is the primary culprit. Variations in moisture cause components of the soil to swell or shrink, leading to movement beneath your foundation. Your property may be more susceptible to foundation damage if:

✅  Your foundation was built on expansive clay

✅  Your foundation was built on improperly compacted fill soils

✅  Your foundation has poor drainage around its exterior

✅  Your home is in an area with extreme seasonal changes

✅  Your home experienced a plumbing leak beneath the foundation

✅  Tree roots are growing too close to your home

✅  An act of nature (earthquake, flood or drought) compromised the foundation structure

✅  Your homes is positioned above underground rivers and streams, which is very common on Long Island

What are the Signs of Foundation Damage?

All foundations will settle with time, but problems arise when settlement is uneven or extreme. Here are the common signs of foundation stress:

Exterior Warning Signs

         ✅  Wall Rotation

         ✅  Separation around your Garage Door, Windows and/or Walls

         ✅  Visibly Cracked Bricks

         ✅. Visibly Broken/Cracked Foundation

         ✅  Water droplets presenting on walls or floor

Interior Warning Signs

         ✅  Misaligned Doors and Windows

         ✅. Cracked Sheet Rock

         ✅  Cracked, Uneven or Bulging Floors

         ✅  Musty Odors, Mold/Discoloration and/or Water Stains on Walls, Ceilings and Floors