If you're a homeowner, you realize the
responsibility involved in ensuring your home is as safe and
structurally sound as possible. After all, this is where your family
lives, where they feel secure, not to mention your home is more than
likely the largest single investment you will make in your lifetime.
Certainly you would notice anything out
of the ordinary such as cracked brick on the outside of your home as
well as floors that seemed to be drastically sloped. What many
homeowners fail to recognize, however, is any cracks evident within
crawlspaces.
These tiny areas, commonly used only
for storage, can hold tell tale signs that there are potential
problems with the foundation of your home. Just as with scheduled
smoke detector inspections should be performed every six months, so
should investigating the walls within your crawlspaces. Any cracks
or gaps apparent within these areas should be noted and may be a
reason for concern,
Contact Keystone Basement Systems for a
free evaluation of your home's crawlspaces. Any symptoms of
foundation movement needs to be addressed before they evolve into
potentially more serious issues. We can be reached at 1-800-771-3244
and will be happy to perform a complete examination of your home,
including those rarely accessed crawlspaces.
