Wall & Crack Repair · Knoxville, TN
Foundation Crack Repair in Knoxville, TN
Cracks are the most common reason people call about a foundation. Some are cosmetic and some are a sign of real movement. The pattern, width and whether the crack is growing tell the story.
Request a foundation inspectionTypes of cracks
Hairline vertical cracks in poured walls often come from shrinkage. Horizontal cracks in block walls and stair-step cracks along mortar joints usually mean pressure or settlement.
Watch and measure
Mark the ends of a crack with a pencil and date it. If it grows over a few months, it's active.
Sealing poured walls
Leaking cracks in poured concrete walls can be injected with epoxy or polyurethane to seal them.
Bowing block walls
Walls leaning inward can be stabilized with wall anchors, braces or carbon fiber, depending on how far they've moved.
Brick and veneer
Cracks in exterior brick often follow settlement in the foundation below. Repointing without fixing the cause won't last.
Inside the house
Drywall cracks above doors and windows and gaps at the ceiling can reflect movement below.
Water and cracks
Water through a crack makes basements damp and can freeze in winter, widening the crack.
When to worry
Cracks wider than about a quarter inch, cracks with one side offset from the other and cracks that keep growing deserve a professional look.
Get an inspection
Send photos and describe where the cracks are. Send a request and a foundation repair contractor will get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I fill cracks myself?
- You can seal hairline cracks, but structural cracks need the cause fixed first.
- Does crack repair come with a warranty?
- Many contractors offer warranties on sealing and stabilization; ask for details in writing.
Other foundation repair services
Request a foundation inspection
Cracks, sloping floors, sticking doors and damp crawl spaces. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll pass it straight to a foundation contractor, who will call you to set up an inspection and quote.
- Crawl spaces, basements and slabs
- Knoxville, Karns, Lenoir City, Clinton and nearby
- Get an inspection and quote before any work
Need wall & crack repair in Knoxville?
Send a request and a foundation contractor will get in touch. Requests answered 7 days a week.
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