Gaps around doors and windows? Your foundation might be moving
Visible gaps or separations can be a sign that your home's structure is shifting due to subsidence or uneven settlement.
Book a Home Check-UpGaps that weren't there before? Don't ignore them.
If you've noticed widening gaps between window frames and brickwork, or daylight sneaking through around your doors, you're not alone. These gaps often develop gradually and are easy to dismiss, but they can be early indicators of foundation movement.
At Foundation Solutions, we specialise in identifying whether these signs are cosmetic or structural. And if your home is moving, we use engineered screw pile underpinning to stabilise it permanently, so those gaps don't get worse.
Why are gaps forming around openings?
Foundation movement changes the shape of your home. Literally.
We fix the cause, not just the gaps
Filling or re-caulking gaps won't help if the structure is still moving. Nor will all foundation repair methods deliver a permanent solution. Our process addresses the underlying issue:
- Start with a professional Home Check-up to assess if the gaps are cosmetic or structural.
- If structural movement is confirmed, we arrange a forensic engineering report to determine the cause and required fix.
- Our team designs and installs screw pile underpinning to stabilise your foundation and, where appropriate, lift it back into alignment.
- Once your home is stable, any cosmetic repairs will last, as they're no longer fighting against ongoing movement.
If you've noticed gaps forming around doors and windows, let's find out what's causing them, and how to make them stop.
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What our customers have to say
I had Nicole from Foundation Solutions come out to my place and she was wonderful and very informative about the company and how they can help with my house. I highly recommend that people get in touch with this company.
We can't be more grateful with Nicole and the team from Foundation Solutions as they have provided honest, expert knowledge and advice. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and wants a positive outcome!