Ever felt as if your house was trying to trick you? What about those weird creaks and floors that seem indecisive? How about door frames or floor boards that are out of alignment? Maybe your home has a mind of it’s own. It may need our site chemical underpinning.

If you notice cracks in your wall, they are wide enough for even a small bug to walk through. This is not simply the house “settling”, as many claim. This could be them trying to grab attention by waving red flags.

Imagine this: Your beloved grand piano is leaning dangerously on one side when you wake up. It isn’t your imagination. Your floors could be sinking. Many houses with clay soils have this problem. As soil absorbs moisture, it can shrink, and then swell. This can cause serious damage to foundations.

Let’s speak about those stubborn windows or doors. If you’ve felt like you were in a tug-of-war just closing the back door it may be due to more than humidity. Frames can become distorted when foundations shift, making daily tasks Herculean.

Water can sometimes make everything worse. Ever had your basement flood every time there is a heavy rainstorm? Or have you noticed persistent puddles in and around your home. Chronic water issues may cause foundation erosion and unsettling dips & drops in your house’s structure.

But here’s what really gets you: Tree roots. These roots are always looking for moisture, which can lead to foundation problems. Imagine that those roots are like mischievous hands, slowly prying the ground under your home apart.

We should not be fooling ourselves. We’re not superhumans. The best thing to do is call in a pro if any of these signs appear at your home. These experts are able to assess your home and determine if chemical underpinning should be used. They can also provide solutions in order to put it back on firm ground.