A home or building’s foundation is its structural base. Over years of settling, erosion, and difficult weather conditions, this base can start to shift or crack. An uneven or damaged foundation could lead to structural issues and dangerous living conditions. Don’t let these concerns slip by your attention. Inspect your home and look for these warning signs you should replace your concrete foundation.

Interior and Exterior Cracks

Many old structures will accrue numerous small cracks and dents over the years. However, if you notice large cracks around your home’s base, you may want to investigate the foundation. Interior and exterior foundation cracks may have distinct appearances. For example, these warning signs could appear as large, zig-zagging cracks on outdoor walls or follow the pattern of your home’s brick structure. The indoor damage could appear as zig-zags or sheetrock cracks.

Uneven Floors, Doors, or Windows

Foundation issues could lurk under the surface when your home’s floors, doors, or windows don’t sit straight. If a home’s base layer moves and shifts due to settling or erosion, it can lead to uneven floorboards, walls, and everything that connects them. This is why you might have trouble closing a door or fully shutting a window in an old home. The home’s supports could be uneven due to the shifting foundation.

Damp Flooring or Basement

Large cracks or uneven surfaces on your home’s foundation can promote water drainage and leaks inside your home, especially in the basement. These issues might be easier to notice in an unfinished basement, where you’ll be able to see puddles and water streams forming. In a finished basement, you might notice wet patches on the carpet or along the drywall. Don’t let your finished surfaces be ruined—schedule a foundation inspection or repair service!

If you notice any of these signs in your home or other structure, you should replace the concrete foundation as soon as possible. At Green Coast Construction, our residential concrete contractors can repair or replace concrete foundations for homes in Montgomery County, TX. Our experts understand the urgency of these repairs and can restore your home as soon as possible.