Small hairline cracks are expected as a house settles and are typically nothing to worry about. However, large cracks and other foundation issues can cause more significant problems if you ignore ...

DFW homeowners may wonder, “Why does poor drainage cause foundation cracks?” Here’s how poor drainage impacts a foundation and tips to prevent drainage issues.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – The crippling drought in North Alabama isn’t just hurting farmers and drying up water sources, it could also threaten your home. Foundation repair experts say … ...

“Major” cracks are anything more than ¾ wide with a leaning foundation. Finding these cracks would be cause for concern and could signal a much more costly, structural problem.

Stair-step cracking also forms in periods of extended droughts. If in doubt, contact a licensed and qualified home inspector to check the wall, foundation and soils.

Tree roots can push in foundation walls, but it's unlikely that a 3-year-old viburnum would crack a poured-concrete wall. Settling of soil (especially from all of the rain this year and possibly ...

This movement compresses the foundation, often creating cracks on the concrete. This weakens the structure. Another byproduct of the heat is it can cause a foundation to sink to the ground.