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Foundation Problems and What to Look For

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Home Builder with Stone's House Movers Inc

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 There are several signs that a home may have foundation problems.

Sinking foundations, cracked and buckled walls and uneven floors are problems commonly  faced by  homeowners. 

Homes and other structure sitting on unstable soil can settle when foundations are exposed to extreme moisture conditions or lack of proper drainage.

Foundation repairs can get costly if the problems are not corrected.  A shifting foundation may result in structural damage to your home and a loss of your investment.

 
Some Indications that there is a problem with your foundation include;

·    Foundation walls that are buckled or bowed

·    Cracks in an exterior chimney

·    Doors and windows that stick or don’t open properly

·    Cracks in foundation walls

·    Cracks in exterior walls

·    Cracks in interior walls and ceilings

·    Sunken or buckled interior concrete floors  specializes in foundations come out and look at the problem.  Termite damage and rotten seal beams can also cause unlevel floors in a home.

 

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Rebecca Riopelle
BLINK Realty Group - Arlington, MA
Broker Associate & REALTOR®

A poor foundation is a buyer's worst nightmare.  That's why we ALWAYS recommend getting a professional inspection!

Sep 25, 2012 10:08 PM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Most of the foundation companies in Dallas will visit a property at no charge to the buyer and look at the foundation.  If there is a possible issue, an engineer can be hired to do an in depth study of the foundation.

Sep 25, 2012 10:12 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

A hole, uneven crack or gap large enough to "throw a cat through" is a red flag, danger signal when talking foundations. Especially in unheated cold weather climates where frost is a vise grip of up and down, sideway movement as freezing happens.

Sep 25, 2012 10:17 PM
Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Homes that are built in areas prone to flooding must meet the flood elevation level also. Stone;s House Movers are experts in raising a structure and installing concrete pilings.

Sep 25, 2012 10:28 PM