When your home’s foundation fails or shifts, the damage may be devastating. If you learn to recognize the signs of damage, you can have foundation repair service before costlier structural problems develop.

When Is It Time for Foundation Repair?

1. Crooked Doors & Windows

As a foundation shifts, your doors and windows won’t fit their frames. They may not open or close all the way and become more difficult to slide into place or lock. If the reason for misaligned windows and frames is a shifting foundation, interior doors are more likely to stick at the top. Exterior doors, on the other hand, are more likely to drag at the bottom threshold.

2. Cracks

Hydrostatic pressure—the pressure of water against basement walls—and inadequate water drainage can cause your foundation to shift and crack. Cracking typically appears first indoors, where the basement floor and ceiling join walls and around windows and doors. You may later see cracks on the exterior of your home. Horizontal cracks, although less common, tend to be more worrisome than vertical cracks.

3. Moisture in Basement & Crawl Spaces

Excessive moisture or humidity in your basement or crawl space indicates a leak. You may smell musty odors or see mold or puddles of water. Moisture in basements and crawl spaces attracts insects, such as ants, roaches, silverfish, and centipedes. After a contractor locates the leak and fixes it, they can repair any water damage.

If you think you need foundation repair, leave it to Hydra-Ject, Inc., in Lebanon, OH. This contractor has more than 20 years of experience diagnosing and fixing foundation damage. They offer a full range of services to protect your home, including crack repair, foundation stabilization, waterproofing, and more. Visit them online for a complete list of services, or call (513) 615-5456 to schedule a free estimate.