The foundation is one of the most important parts of any building, but it is one that homeowners often neglect. Most of the foundation is out of sight, so it’s difficult to know if you have any problems that need to be repaired. There are plenty of contractors who offer cracked foundation repair services, but you need to know when to call them. Here are some signs that will tell you when you should make that call.

Cracked Drywall

A crack in your drywall can of course be caused by any number of things, but if you know that nothing else could’ve caused damage to your wall, you can be reasonably sure that it was caused by a damaged foundation. A cracked or otherwise damaged foundation will cause your home to be uneven, which will put a lot of strain on your walls and cause them to crack.

Sticking Doors and Windows

When you have a problem with your foundation, you may notice that your doors and windows stick and won’t open or close as smoothly as they once did. This is due to your foundation causing your home to settle unevenly, which can be caused by a crack somewhere. If you notice that this is happening and the problem seems to be getting worse, contact a foundation repair company to take care of the problem.

Cracks in Tile

As durable as bathroom and kitchen tile can be, it is also brittle enough to crack when it is under pressure from a bad foundation. If this is happening when there is nothing else that could cause your floors and walls to crack, have your foundation inspected sooner rather than later.

The most important thing to remember about a cracked foundation is that it will get worse over time. If you suspect that you have any issues with your foundation beyond merely “settling” over time, find a company that specializes in foundation repair before things get too far out of hand.