![Sinking Floor](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/185793-5b213c0e44e1e_97de9488-f42b-4e65-b863-433712eb30d7.jpg?v=1528904474)
Sinking Floor
A floor that appears to be sinking away from the wall can be a sign that there is foundation problems.
![Stairstep Crack](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/185794-5b213c0fe16ab_5034cb8e-d316-4639-983f-0c8e8b9d9f87.jpg?v=1528904474)
Stairstep Crack
Stair step cracks through the brick, especially near a corner, are a huge clue to foundation settling. This happens when part of the wall is moving while another part is not.
![Exterior Crack](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/185795-5b213c1175e5b_1087df90-0ee2-487e-8823-4e10fc04ebf9.jpg?v=1528904474)
Exterior Crack
Another type of crack that can happen is a vertical crack. This is an area where the wall is settling at different rates. If left untreated this could become a stair step crack and be harder to repair.