Why Settlement Can Occur
Potential contributors include changes in supporting soils, fill conditions, moisture variation, drainage, erosion, plumbing leaks, support deterioration, or other property-specific conditions.
What Settlement Can Look Like
Possible clues include cracks, floor slope, exterior separation, changes at openings, or measured elevation differences. The symptoms should be considered together.
Active vs Historical Movement
Old movement that has stabilized can call for a different response from movement that is progressing. Photographs, measurements, repair history, and repeat observations can help establish context.
Repair Depends on the Cause
Stabilization, leveling, support work, drainage improvements, or other corrections should be chosen based on the diagnosed condition rather than a symptom alone.