A musty smell in a basement is often one of the first signs of basement perimeter drain system failure. When these systems fail to function correctly, they can no longer provide necessary hydrostatic pressure relief, leading to moisture issues...

Water pooling at the cove joint—the area where your basement floor meets the foundation wall—is typically a sign of basement perimeter drain system failure. When your perimeter drain (also known as a French drain or footing drain) fails, it...

Identifying a basement perimeter drain system failure early is critical to preventing significant structural damage. When these systems—often called French drains or footing drains—fail due to sediment clogging, pipe collapse, or improper slope, they no longer provide the necessary...

A constantly running sump pump is a strong indicator that your drainage system is under significant stress and may be struggling to manage a basement perimeter drain system failure. A sump pump is designed to actively remove groundwater that...

When a weeping tile (or perimeter drain system) fails due to a clog or collapse, it can no longer provide essential hydrostatic pressure relief. This leads to several distinct warning signs: Failures typically occur when sediment and fine debris...

Yes, Foundation Repair can fix doors that will not latch or close properly when the root cause is structural settlement. In our experience serving Colorado since 1996, we find that as a foundation shifts, the home’s framing torques out...

While both humidity and foundation issues can cause operation problems, the key lies in whether the sticking is temporary or persistent. In Colorado, seasonal humidity often causes wood frames to expand and contract. If your windows bind during wet...

When interior doors suddenly begin sticking at the top corner, it is often a sign that the home’s foundation is shifting. In the Denver metro area, our expansive clay soils are a primary culprit; these soils swell when wet...

While it may be tempting to simply plane a sticking door to fix the immediate nuisance, we strongly recommend that you first investigate the root cause, as persistent sticking is often one of the most reliable signs of foundation...

Yes, a sticking door is one of the most common early signs of foundation settlement. While seasonal humidity can cause wood to swell and stick temporarily, persistent jamming often indicates that your foundation has shifted, torquing the door frame...