With 2.7 million residents, Chicago is the third most populated city in the United States. A cultural hodgepodge, the city has contributed a lot to the visual arts, novels, film, theater, comedy, and especially music – such as jazz, blues and soul. Called the “Windy City” and home to many major professional sports teams, Chicago is a major city with a lot to offer its residents and visitors.
Despite being part of a major city, Chicago homes still struggle with foundation issues just like any other area of the country. But foundation issues rarely announce themselves, so its best to be informed of the common signs that could indicate that your Chicago home has a serious foundation issue.
These issues might appear as the following:
- Uneven or sloping floors
- Displaced or cracked moldings
- Cracks in bricks
- Bowed walls
- Wall cracks
- Cracks in floors
- Doors and windows don’t close properly
- Separation of doors, windows, and garage doors
- Spaces between the wall and ceiling or floor
- Walls separate from the house
Solutions for Foundation Issues
If you have one or more of the above signs in your house, the best solution is to call Perma-Seal right away.
A professional will be able to pinpoint and locate the cause of the foundation issues based on the warning signs, and will also be able to do the appropriate repairs needed. Unless you are a trained professional yourself, fixing these issues on your own can result in either causing more damage or risking your personal safety.
Benefits to Chicago Homeowners
The benefits of having your foundation issues fixed are too many to mention. It ranges from keeping your stuff safe, to having you and your family avoid serious harm. In a nutshell, the main benefit is having peace of mind that your home is safe and secure.
After all, who wants to live in a home that can potentially hurt its inhabitants?
To ensure your foundation is up to spec, call us today and be safe.