What are signs of Foundation Settlement?

Stair-step cracking is often a tell-tale sign of foundation settlement and is very common in brick and concrete block walls. As your home continues to settle further, vertical cracks may widen, indicating that the wall is rotating outward.

One of the most dramatic signs of settlement is a chimney separating away from the rest of the home. Sometimes chimneys are built on a foundation that is not connected to the rest of the home, making it even more at risk for settlement.

Doors and windows often display the first signs of settlement. Three common observations include: 1) Doors and windows out of square, 2) Cracks extending from the corners of doors or windows, and 3) The separation of a door or window from the framing or exterior finish.