Foundation Repair - Vertical Crack on the outside of an apartment building in St. Louis, Mo is a symptom of differential foundation settlement.

Vertical cracks as you can see here in this photo are a symptom of foundation settlement. In addition to vertical cracks, tilting chimneys, doors and windows sticking, and cracked slab floors are all common symptoms of a settling foundation. As the soil around the home settles, the foundation settles with it. Unfortunately, the soil and the foundation do not always settle equally. To restore this foundation to its original position and provide support for the structure Push Piers were the best solution. Push Piers stabilize the foundation and provide permanent support for the home.