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What Are The Signs Of
Major Foundation Problems?

An essential structural component, your home's foundation provides stability and support. Unfortunately, foundation problems can develop over time, threatening its integrity. So you can protect your home, here are some common warning signs of foundation damage to look out for:

  1. Stair Step Cracks

    Stair Step Cracks

    Noticeable cracks resembling a series of steps along the foundation wall, creating a distinctive pattern on the block wall.

  2. Tipping or Bowing

    Tipping or Bowing

    The walls in your basement exhibit significant leaning or inward bowing, indicating structural stress.

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    Horizontal Shearing

    An alarming shifting effect at the base of your foundation, causing the lower portions to protrude noticeably beyond the upper sections.

  4. Horizontal or Vertical Cracks

    Horizontal or Vertical Cracks

    Troublesome cracks that traverse your foundation horizontally or vertically, extending across walls or basement floors.

  5. Uneven Floors

    Uneven Floors

    Your home’s floors display a discernible tilt in one direction or a noticeable dip in the center, impacting the overall levelness and stability.

  1. Stair Step Cracks
    Stair Step Cracks

    Noticeable cracks resembling a series of steps along the foundation wall, creating a distinctive pattern on the block wall.

  2. Tipping or Bowing
    Tipping or Bowing

    The walls in your basement exhibit significant leaning or inward bowing, indicating structural stress.

  3. Image placeholder
    Horizontal Shearing

    An alarming shifting effect at the base of your foundation, causing the lower portions to protrude noticeably beyond the upper sections.

  4. Horizontal or Vertical Cracks
    Horizontal or Vertical Cracks

    Troublesome cracks that traverse your foundation horizontally or vertically, extending across walls or basement floors.

  5. Uneven Floors
    Uneven Floors

    Your home’s floors display a discernible tilt in one direction or a noticeable dip in the center, impacting the overall levelness and stability.

    Foundation Repair Services From
    The Basement Doctor

    Since 1987, The Basement Doctor has been the number 1 foundation repair company in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. With thousands of satisfied customers, you can trust our experts to provide permanent foundation repair solutions such as:

    1. Wall Stabilizers

      Foundation Crack Repair

      Our solution for foundation wall and floor cracks to restore your home’s structural integrity.

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    2. Carbon Fiber

      Basement Wall Repair

      Our lasting solutions for leaning or bowing basement walls that reinforce and restore the structural stability of your home.

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    1. Wall Stabilizers
      Foundation Crack Repair

      Our solution for foundation wall and floor cracks to restore your home’s structural integrity.

    2. Carbon Fiber
      Basement Wall Repair

      Our lasting solutions for leaning or bowing basement walls that reinforce and restore the structural stability of your home.

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      Henry Lippman
      Henry Lippman
      2023-07-21
      Lee, our tech was on time and a very personable guy. Very efficient and he explained all options we have for improving our system. I would recommend him for your needs.
      Joan Ayers
      Joan Ayers
      2023-07-10
      I liked the quick and fast service. Also let me know about updates that need to be done which i otherwise had no idea about.
      Susan Armstrong
      Susan Armstrong
      2023-07-10
      They provide excellent service and keep you informed during the entire process. We recommend them highly!
      garry fletcher
      garry fletcher
      2023-06-28
      Tech was very knowledgeable and professional. Well pleased with the service. I had difficulty trying to get into the system to do my review while tech was here but I can assure you we tried for a bit while he was here. It just wouldn't let me in to do the survey.
      Christine Sandy
      Christine Sandy
      2023-06-28
      The service is great and the associates are very professional and knowledgeable
      Judith Lieving
      Judith Lieving
      2023-06-27
      Lee did a nice, neat job at my home today.
      Alton Horner
      Alton Horner
      2023-06-26
      Done great work friendly service
      Bernard Hoover
      Bernard Hoover
      2023-06-16
      Outstanding work, very nice service man.
      Dorothy Chapman
      Dorothy Chapman
      2023-06-13
      Service tech was extremely polite and knolegable

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