Spring Home and Foundation Repair Checklist

Signs of Home and Foundation Damage

As a homeowner in Kansas or Missouri, it is critical to the life of your home that you regularly inspect your home and foundation. Damage to your home’s structure or foundation can appear at any time of the year, but Spring is when signs are most noticeable. In case you’re not sure what to look for, try following this Spring Home and Foundation Repair Checklist.

Spring Home and Foundation Repair Checklist

• Plumbing damage – Moisture is the biggest threat to the stability of your foundation. It’s a good idea for you or a plumbing professional to inspect your plumbing system for leaky or loose fitting pipes to make sure that there is no excess moisture damaging your foundation.
• Foundation damage – Look at the foundation itself. Have there been any changes? Are there signs of shifting, cracking, or discoloration? If something doesn’t seem right, call a foundation repair professional to inspect it for you.
• Cracked floors or walls – Take a tour of the rooms in your home and look for new or widening cracks in the floors or walls. These are visual signs that your foundation may be shifting.
• Roof leaks – Hire a roofing contractor to regularly inspect your roof for leaks or other conditions that may trap or release any excess moisture into your structure.
• Mustiness or bugs in the basement – Inspect your basement. If there are bugs or a musty smell in your basement, these could indicate a moisture problem or foundation damage. Insects, including termites and earwigs, thrive in a moist environment.

Solving Foundation Problems

If you suspect plumbing, interior, roof, or basement issues, you’ll need a professional to inspect and provide a solution to these problems. For cracks, tilting, or other common concrete problems on your patio, sidewalk, driveway, or foundation, Polyjacking.com is an expert at diagnosing and repairing concrete structures and foundations. Call us today!