Should I fill the cracks myself?

You can seal small cracks, but have growing or wide cracks checked first so you are not hiding a problem.

What does a stair-step crack mean?

It usually means part of the brick wall has moved. Have it looked at, especially if doors or windows nearby are sticking.

Foundation & Brick Crack Repair · Lubbock, TX

Foundation & Brick Crack Repair in Lubbock, TX

Cracks are often the first thing homeowners notice. The pattern, width and whether it is growing matter more than the crack itself.

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Reading a crack

Thin vertical hairline cracks are common. Stair-step cracks in brick, horizontal cracks and cracks wider at one end are more likely to mean movement. See are foundation cracks normal?

Diagram: a stair-step crack following the mortar joints in a brick wall — Diagram: a stair-step crack follows the mortar joints in brick, often starting at a window or door corner.

Track it

Mark the ends of a crack with a pencil and the date, and measure it every month. A crack that keeps growing needs a professional.

Sealing vs fixing

Sealing a crack keeps out water and pests, but if the foundation is still moving, the crack will come back. Fix the cause first.

Frequently asked questions

Should I fill the cracks myself?: You can seal small cracks, but have growing or wide cracks checked first so you are not hiding a problem.
What does a stair-step crack mean?: It usually means part of the brick wall has moved. Have it looked at, especially if doors or windows nearby are sticking.

Other foundation services

Foundation RepairCracks, sinking, sloping floors and sticking doors.Slab Foundation RepairSettling, cracked and uneven concrete slab foundations.Pier & Beam RepairSagging floors, shifting piers and crawl space repairs.House Leveling & PiersLeveling sloping floors with piers and supports.Foundation InspectionInspections for buyers, sellers and worried homeowners.Drainage & GradingGutters, downspouts, grading and French drains.Commercial Foundation RepairFoundation repair for shops, offices and rental properties.

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Repairs, renovations and new projects. Tell us what you need and we'll pass it straight to a foundation repair specialist, who will call you to go over the job and give you a quote.

Foundation repairs, leveling and drainage
Every part of Lubbock and nearby towns
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