Small Cracks Big Cracks !

A crack no wider than a hair or as wide as a pencil tells a story about the house.  

Structural Integrity

A thin line in the drywall can mean nothing, a line that widens as it climbs the wall can mean the foundation has shifted. The record of that difference decides whether the house stands firm.

Early Warning

A crack that opens in October can widen by March when frost lifts the soil. Noting its width today gives the owner a chance to brace the wall tomorrow, long before the repair bill grows.

Water Entry

A crack in the basement wall invites rain. Once water crosses the block, rot plus mold follow. A photograph of the damp line proves where the water entered and how far it traveled.

Market Value

A buyer who sees a crack, questions the whole house. A file that shows the crack is old and monitored keeps the offer alive.

Safety

An inspector identifies a potential safety risk from a crack. The inspector marks it for review by a structural engineer before anyone sleeps under that roof.

Severity

Some cracks open because a new house settles, others open because the footing drops. The inspector will evaluate and determine whether a specialist needs to be called in to review.

Biffs professional home inspections looks at all details.