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If you are in the market for a new home or you have been in the one you live in now for decades, you should know a little bit about house leveling. Having your home level is very important for the value of your home, so if you find that your home seems to be sinking or sagging, it is worth the money to have a professional come out and give you a consultation for the service. Here are some basics about house leveling. What Causes Sinking? If your home was built on a solid foundation, it is likely that it won't have any foundation problems for decades or even for the entire life of the home. However, it is common for older homes that were built before great foundations were around to have foundation issues. You can have these fixed, but you should know what the reason is behind the sinking. Sometimes it can be a bad foundation or the support beams have termite damage. Another reason could be that the soil isn't very firm and the foundation itself is sinking as well. You could also have your home built on a fault line. You should know the source of the problem so that you know how to have it fixed. Why Fix It? If you start noticing cracks in your walls or your floor is starting to slant, this is only the beginning of the problems that could occur. If you leave a sinking home to its own devices, soon doors won't close and support beams could lose their integrity. If there was an earthquake you could potentially lose your home in the process, or your life if you were inside at the time. Unstable foundations are a hazard and could get your home condemned. Selling Your Home You will find that if you try to sell a home with foundation issues, you will have a very difficult time finding an interested buyer. Though some foundation issues can be relatively easy to fix, it can be a difficult process or an expensive one that new buyers won't be willing to take on. If you want to sell your home quickly, you should pay to have house leveling done yourself. If you do it yourself before selling, you will increase the value of your home by more than what the service costs typically. You could always try to sell it as is, but you will likely get less for your home or the buyers will try to include it in the closing costs.
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