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An independent structural engineer will provide an impartial report and technical design specifications based on your site’s soil conditions (such as sandy loam or mixed gravel). Once you have this diagnosis, you can then obtain a custom quote for the necessary repairs, such as the installation of helical piers or tieback anchors.
In a newly built home, it is common to see minor hairline cracks as framing lumber dries and shrinks or as the house initially “beds in” during its first year. However, you should begin to worry and seek a professional…
Whether a crack is structural or cosmetic depends largely on its orientation, width, and accompanying symptoms. While we often see vertical cracks that are purely cosmetic—resulting from the natural drying and shrinking of framing lumber—diagonal cracks at a 45-degree angle…
Distinguishing between normal settling and serious foundation movement involves looking at the size, direction, and surrounding symptoms of the cracks. While minor hairline cracks are a common part of a home’s “bedding-in” process, specific patterns often indicate a deeper structural…
In a new build, diagonal drywall cracks above door frames are a common occurrence, but their significance depends on their size and behavior. During the first year, framing lumber naturally dries and shrinks, and the foundation undergoes a “bedding-in” process.…
Seeing cracks in a brand-new home can be concerning, but it is important to distinguish between normal settling and structural distress. In new construction, framing lumber naturally dries and shrinks over the first year, which can produce minor hairline cracks.…