should I be looking for a new home or is this something that happens with block home because of the weight. Please help I'm a little scared!
2007-03-19 19:43:59 · 5 answers · asked by meggdragon 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your home is actually sitting on shims, not directly on the foundation. The cracking is probably due to age, weather and ground shift. If you've done landscaping or removed bushes this is what triggered it. It can be repaired but you will have to hire someone to do this. The cracked parts of the foundation have to be removed and a new cement footer poured. If the foundation is cement block, the cracked blocks will be replaced and fastened with mortar. It is best to hire a contractor to do this type of job due to zoning regulations in different places of the country.
2007-03-19 19:59:49 · answer #1 · answered by Little sis 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Many block foundations have cracks in them. Usually not much to worry about depending on where you live. the house has been standing for a long time and will probably stand for a long time from now. To ease your mind call a local real estate agent and ask them for the number of a home inspector to take a look and see if this is something to worry about or not. Might cost $100 to find out but you better find out now before it caves in or waste $100 to get piece of mind. You know how it rains right after you wash the car? Spend the $100 and get some rest.
2007-03-19 19:58:14 · answer #2 · answered by Sheriff of Yahoo! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
concern is warranted. the foundation holds up the house. it does occasionally happen on older homes. it is repairable. most Realtors will require it if you choose to sell, so decide if you really want to move before selling. check around, as with anything else, prices will vary greatly with the people doing the work.
2007-03-19 19:57:27 · answer #3 · answered by tom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meg, could be because of where you are and the drought conditions.
The soil becomes so dry it contracts causing the foundations to shift hence the cracking.
It is repairable, if not to extensive.
2007-03-19 19:53:16 · answer #4 · answered by Glenn A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a foundation specialist. The problem could be worse than you think.
2007-03-19 20:06:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋