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Your house is slightly out of level, and you’ve started noticing drywall cracks. Naturally, your first thought is re-leveling. But before you sign off on expensive foundation work, you need to consider two critical questions: Is your plumbing fully functional, and is your home structurally stable?

A structural engineer sounds official and thorough, but is it always the right first step?

Are trees the root cause of your foundation settlement? In many cases the foundation itself isn’t the root cause: it’s what’s happening in the soil around it.

Foundation movement can occur for various reasons, but when it comes to expansive clay soils, moisture levels play a pivotal role. The soil’s expansion and contraction create pressure beneath the foundation, which can lead to visible signs of distress. Major Signs of Foundation Movement There are several significant indicators of foundation movement that should not be ignored. These signs often point to severe issues and require immediate attention. Here are three major signs