How do you spot a sinking foundation?

To identify that a foundation is sinking, a closer look must be taken to both inside and outside areas of the property. A sinking foundation causes cracks in the interior walls, exterior bricks and concrete of the foundation.

To be completely sure that a foundation is sinking, a professional should be consulted. It can be hard to differentiate between normal wear and tear and the high-alarm warning signs of a foundation problem.

If windows and doors don't close properly, and they can be fixed by raising them slightly, it can indicate a foundation problem. Bulges or curves observed in the foundation indicate serious damage.