Your home’s foundation—the concrete walls surrounding a basement or crawl space—supports the entire weight of the house, so it’s natural to be concerned if you discover cracks in the concrete.

Q. The foundation of my 28-year-old home has suddenly shifted, resulting in a large crack. Up until this time, the foundation was perfect. We have obtained three bids to repair the damage. The bids ...

Question: We have some cracks in the foundation of our home. I know it’s necessary to caulk the cracks to keep water out, but can the crack be repaired to become a good foundation? I understand cracks ...

Dan Winslowe, spokesman for The Crack Wizard, says, "With the rainy season upon us, now is the perfect time to repair foundation cracks before they get worse. Leaks in poured concrete and block/stone ...

There are many factors that lead to concrete cracks and foundation cracks. Homeowners may only be focused on the damage they can see, while it’s the contractors’ responsibility to go several steps ...

Foundation cracks can be the stuff of nightmares for homeowners. They conjure visions of excessive repair bills or worse–turning a once-functional structure into a teardown. But not all foundations ...

Q—-I am considering buying a very old house, but the foundation walls have cracks in them, and I wonder just how strong the foundation is. Any ideas? A–It`s hard to diagnose and prescribe a solution ...

All concrete foundations crack. Concrete is brittle, and shrinks after initial installation. We all live and work in buildings with foundation cracks. Shrinkage cracks are not a problem. But what’s a ...

Learn how to tell when a foundation crack might indicate a serious structural problem—and when you can repair it yourself and ...