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Check For: Uneven floors throughout interior. Cracking of drywall and wall plaster (especially in wall corners). Cracks in exterior brickwork or caulking Sticking or uneven doors, cabinets and windows Gaps under baseboards - Chimney Separation/Leaning Uneven settling of soil or concrete on home perimeter Ground water flowing back toward foundation which indicates a negative grade. To protect your home or building investment from foundation problems, contact us for a free consultation. Identifying Foundation Problems The solidarity of your commercial or residential structure is contingent upon its foundation. Foundation problems can occur in the newest of structures and typically are not identifiable until visual signs become apparent. Below you find information on structural foundation awareness and how to identify existing or possible future problems. Foundation Awareness Commercial and residential structural settling and movement are contingent upon the type of soil a foundation and structure sit on, the local climate and the age and build of a foundation. Moisture levels of a foundation’s surrounding soil cause the soil to expand and contract. This expansion exerts consistent pressure on the foundation walls, and can cause cracking. In addition, as moisture levels fluctuate soil dries unevenly around the foundation. Uneven drying allows for possible foundation footing and wall cracks. Treating foundation surface symptoms, such as caulking a crack in a structure’s interior, is like putting a Band-Aid on a water leak. Foundation surface treatments are temporary and the root of the problem still exists. Foundation problems can exist for years without visual signs. Early problem detection not only prevents expensive repairs, but also insures the structure’s re- sale value and the safety of the structure.