Residential Foundation Repair in Birmingham, Hoover & Cleveland

Signs that Your Home Needs Foundation Repair in Addison & Birmingham

Not every home in Alabama needs foundation repair. But because of our hot, humid climate and shifting soils, all homes in Abernant, Addison, Adger, Alexander City, Baileyton, Berry, Bon Air, Booth, Calera, Carbon Hill, Danville, Echola, Empire, Salem, Titus, Valley, Woodville, and other Alabama cities are susceptible to damage caused by nature from droughts, floods, heat, humidity, and more. These conditions wreak havoc on your home’s foundation.

But how do you know if your home’s foundation needs repair? Here are a few telltale signs:

• Stairstep brick cracks: The first noticeable indication of foundation problems typically involve cracks between the bricks and mortar extending from the slab up through the brick. Microfractures begin small and spread over time, indicating that the wall's structural integrity has been compromised.
• Sheetrock cracks: Vertical cracks that run straight through the sheetrock usually indicate loose tape on the joints, but if the cracks run diagonally along with windows, doors, or in the center of the space, it could indicate a much more serious foundation issue.
• Misaligned brick or fascia board: When the corner of your house sinks, the brick moves and separates the trim from the brick. The fascia board, where the trim at the top of your home (before the roof) touches the brick, is the best example of this.
• Doors rub or don’t line up: If you've noticed uneven gaps on previously unaffected doors, particularly on the first floor, this could be another sign of foundation problems. If, on the other hand, a door on the second floor is misaligned and there are no other signs of foundation problems, it is most likely a framing problem.
• Cracks in hard surface flooring: It's possible that cracks in your tile, hardwood or other hard-surface flooring indicate that it wasn't floated properly. However, if you see longer cracks in your hard surface flooring that span several feet, you can have a foundation problem.
• Large gaps in trim: Gaps between your home's floor and the baseboard or trim can be ignored for years, but if certain gaps are larger than others, your foundation might have dipped in those areas.

Trust Our Team to Fix Your Foundation in Birmingham, Hoover, & Cleveland

When your home's foundation begins to show signs of damage, you'll need a team of skilled professionals to fix it quickly and properly. To complete your residential foundation repairs, Ox Foundation Solutions has a highly qualified and skilled team. Our experts will conduct a residential foundation inspection as soon as possible and assess the repairs that are needed to your home in Birmingham, Hoover, Alexander City, Calera, and other cities throughout our service area. We also provide services for Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair & Waterproofing, Concrete Leveling & Lifting, Crawl Space Repair, Insulation & Ventilation, Sump Pump Installation, Moisture Control, and more. To learn more about our products and services, contact us online or give us a call at 205-303-3404 today.