Evaporation
Hot, dry wind and intense heat often cause the soil to shrink beneath the foundation. This settlement may cause cracks throughout the structure.
Transpiration
Tree roots may desiccate the soil beneath a home causing the soil to shrink and the home to settle.
Plumbing Leaks
Water from plumbing leaks is often a cause of foundation problems.
Drainage
Improper drainage is a leading cause of foundation failure. Excess moisture will erode or consolidate soils and cause settlement.
Inferior Foundation Construction
Insufficient steel and inferior concrete will contribute to movement in the slab.
Inferior Ground Preperation
Soft, low density soils and/or improperly compacted soil beneath a home is the leading cause of foundation failure. Cut and fill situations should be properly prepared before soil is ready to support a structure.
Poor Soil Conditions
Poor soil and its expansion and/or contraction contribute to foundation failure.