10 Warning Signs You Need Foundation Repair

10 Warning Signs You  Need Foundation Repair  

 It doesn’t take a an expert  to figure out your home needs foundation repair.There are several obvious signs that make it apparent there is an issue, or that the house is sinking. Look for these signs and call GLP Foundation Repair in Fort Worth, to double check. Take these with a grain of salt. Only a certified foundation inspection agent can tell you for sure. Fortunately GLP offers free inspections.

Cracks in walls  inside the house– Corners of windows will crack horizontally and doors do not shut properly. 

Cracks in your fireplace bricks– When bricks start cracking, you know you have a problem, since they are more stable than drywall.

Previously fixed Nail heads protruding out backwards– This means the gypsum board is being compromised, or bending based on the house leaning, or sinking one way another.

Windows and doors aren’t fitting squarely– Try raising and closing all doors and windows. Are they uneven?That’s a big sign.

Windows on the outside of the house have cracks that run diagonally – This is a slightly different crack that you will see from windows within the house because the caulk joints could be pulling apart too.

Cracks in the exposed concrete at the base of the house – If they are small it could be a non-structural problem, or it could be the first sign of trouble. Check with an inspector to be sure.

Standing water around the house after a rainfall – This could also have something to do with having poordrainage, which should also be addressed by IFR.

Leaky roof– This could have to do with foundation, or poor roofing. If the roof is in good shape and is relatively new, then it is a foundation problem.

Trees too close to the house– This can cause roots to side wind under and around the house, cut through concrete, and cause problems.

Roof runoff from gutters not draining away from the house– If once it drains into the yard, the water stays and doesn’t diffuse to a lower place such as a ditch, there could be a problem.

Are you seeing any of these signs? I hope not. Depending on what part of Fort Worth or Dallas you are in, your home may be more susceptible to these issues.

Also, the price of fixing the foundation could depend on the age of your home, weather conditions, the size of your home, and several other variables.

To learn more about foundation repair services in Fort Worth or Dalls or other DFW suburbs visit the GLP Foundation Repair website,http://www.glpfoundationreoair.com

In Fort Worth call GLP for your foundation repair needs in and around Fort Worth, including Arlington, Lake Worth, Keller, Azle, Crowlley, Burleson just to name a few. 

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