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How to keep a useful record of cracks and changes in your home
Consistent locations and dated observations make a simple maintenance record useful.
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A field guide to a sounder home.
Understand the cracks, the soil and the water around your home. Practical foundation and property care guides to help you make a confident next decision.
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Structural engineer or foundation contractor: understanding the roles
Match the professional and the document to the question you need answered.
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Questions worth asking after a foundation inspection
Ask for the reasoning, limits, and next step before making a repair decision.
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Foundation elevation measurements: what they can and cannot tell you
A measurement plan describes a condition at a moment in time and needs the building's context.
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How to prepare your property for a foundation inspection
Good access and a short property history help the appointment focus on your actual concern.
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What happens during an in-person foundation inspection?
An effective visit connects your concerns with observations, measurements, and a clear next step.
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Gaps around windows, trim, and exterior walls: what to look for
Record where a gap occurs and what changed before choosing a repair.
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Uneven floors: how to describe the problem and plan the next step
A broad slope, local dip, and soft area are different observations that deserve clear descriptions.
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Sticking doors and windows: when the foundation belongs on the checklist
How an opening behaves, and what changed nearby, helps guide the next question.
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Drywall cracks: cosmetic change or a foundation concern?
Location, timing, and surrounding changes matter more than a crack label.
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Stair-step cracks in brick: what to document before an inspection
A stepped mortar crack deserves context, including its location, history, and nearby openings.
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Signs of foundation problems: what deserves a closer look?
Look at patterns and changes together before drawing conclusions from a single crack.
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