WALL CRACKS

Finding cracks anywhere in your home is cause for concern, but it can be especially concerning if those cracks are above door and window frames, or in the exterior foundation brickwork of your home. These types of cracks can indicate that your home is suffering from foundation damage. Your home is your safe space, and you want to ensure that it's structurally sound, so at the first signs of trouble, call the Hampton Roads foundation repair experts at Priority Foundation repair.


Thanks to our high humidity and precipitation levels, wall cracks are a fairly common issue that we see in the Hampton Roads, VA area. But just because they are common doesn't mean they aren't dangerous. Cracks in the foundation walls should always be addressed immediately by a foundation repair expert.


The team at Priority Foundation Repair has decades of experience providing high-quality, affordable foundation repair services across the Hampton Roads area. Our team uses cutting-edge, engineered products to fix the cracks in your walls, ensuring a safe and stable foundation for years to come! We're so sure your foundation cracks will be a thing of the past, we back our work with great warranties! Get the wall crack repair services you need in Hampton Roads, VA today with Priority Foundation Repair. Call now to schedule a free consultation.


DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOUNDATION WALL CRACKS


From a simple cosmetic issue to substantial structural issue, wall cracks can be minor or a symptom of a larger foundation problem. In all cases, serious foundation problems are fixable if found early and addressed. There are 4 main types of foundation wall cracks:

  • Stair Step Cracks

    This is common for concrete walls that use a block-by-block system instead of being one uniformed unit of the wall. Cracking happens at the mortar joints between the blocks, creating a stair-step-like pattern.

  • Horizontal Cracks

    These are due to heavy soil pressure against the wall from the outside. This eventually causes walls to bend and even cave in. Horizontal cracks need immediate attention.

  • Vertical Cracks

    These are caused by soil settlement. Settling soils displace more pressure on the foundational wall which eventually leads to cracking. These walls typically emit water and therefore need immediate attention.

  • Interior Cracks

    These cracks are noticed in the main living areas, above your basement or crawl space. They occur on drywall, plaster, and stucco walls. They typically appear around door and window frames first since these structures are not able to shift when the foundation sinks unevenly.

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