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All homes need a level foundation to remain stable. Issues like settling, poorly compacted soil, and soil erosion can all affect the safety and support of a home. Foundation repair experts urge homeowners to schedule a concrete leveling consultation at the first sign of a problem. Here are the three most common signs to watch out for.

How to Tell If a Home Needs Concrete Leveling

1. A Leaning Chimney

If the chimney seems to be leaning or pulling away from the house, you may need to schedule a foundation inspection. Most chimneys share foundations with the homes they’re attached to. If that foundation has shifted and is no longer level, it will be apparent by the way a home’s chimney looks.

2. Sticking Windows & Doors 

foundation repairIf the windows and doors stick when you try to open or close them, the home’s foundation may be to blame. A foundation can lose support on one side, causing the house to lean slightly. This tilted angle can prevent windows and doors from opening and closing properly, but concrete leveling can remedy the issue. 

3. Interior or Exterior Cracks

Cracks in a home’s exterior or interior walls can signal problems with the foundation. Check for splits in the mortar between any brickwork, and inspect your ceilings and floors. Severe damage may cause interior walls to separate from floors, leaving a gap along the corner seams. Even if the floors seem crack-free, areas of bulging tile suggest that a crack is imminent and that your foundation may need leveling.

 

Keep your home stable and safe with help from the foundation repair specialists at Case Foundation Systems in Lexington, KY. This company has specialized in concrete leveling for more than 75 years. They also provide Louisville and Tri-State area residents with comprehensive inspections, foundation repairs, and basement waterproofing. Learn more about their services online, and call (502) 367-7706 to schedule a free estimate.

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