Signs of Sinkholes

As with all home repairs, spotting a problem early on will save you money down the road. If you think you might have a sinkhole problem, call Ground Up Builders immediately!

The most common signs of sinkholes:

1. Cracks in interior joint areas, windows or doors
2. Cracks in your exterior block or stucco
3. Windows and doors become harder to close properly
4. Depressions in your yard or the street or other yards near you
5. Deep cracks and separation of paved concrete walks and drives
6. Circular patches of wilting plants
7. Sediment in your water
8. Neighbors have had or confirmed possible sinkhole activity
9. Observation of an actual cavity beginning to open

Sinkholes can not only be damaging; they can be dangerous! Call Ground Up Builders today for your free estimate at 615-326-5790.We service all of Nashville, Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee. 

Warning Signs

Are you worried about the foundation of your house? Wondering if your concrete is stressed?

Bulging floors, cracked walls, and doors that won't close are all signs of foundation distress. A whopping 60% of all homes built on expansive soils suffer from foundation distress. If you see any of these symptoms, call Ground Up Builders immediately for an estimate!

The problem occurs when only part of the foundation heaves or settles, causing cracks and other damage. This differential movement is largely caused by differences in soil moisture. Loss or gain of soil moisture can cause serious shrinkage or swelling.

Cracks occur at each side of a portion of the foundation wall that is undergoing downward movement caused by soil bearing failure. Settlement cracks are nearly always vertical, and they should not be confused with cracks that occur when a wall is subjected to lateral movement from soil pressure.

Exterior Warning Signs

Wall Rotation

Separation around garage door, windows and/or walls

Cracked bricks

Broken and/or cracked foundation

Displaced Moldings

Interior Warning Signs

Misaligned Doors and Windows

Cracked sheetrock

Cracks in Floor

Knowing the early warning signs of foundation troubles can head off problems that ultimately could cost tens of thousands of dollars to fix. The sooner you identify potential problems, the easier (and not to mention less expensive) it is to fix them. Ground Up Builders are the foundation repair experts in Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Middle Tennessee. Give us a call today for a free estimate at 615-326-5790.

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