Ceiling Cracks
Ceiling Cracks Could Be a Sign of Foundation Problems
Have ugly ceiling cracks in your home? Many homeowners are concerned when they notice cracks in their home, especially if they are in the ceiling. However, most cracks are caused by the natural aging process of your home or foundation settlement. If you have water leaks in your attic, water stains can appear on your ceiling. Matthews Wall Anchor & Waterproofing Services can help you with ceiling cracks.
At Matthews Wall Anchor & Waterproofing Services, our team of professionals will inspect and determine the cause of your ceiling cracks.
Understanding the Causes of Ceiling Cracks
Ceiling cracks can be caused by many factors, but the most common causes are due to the following issues:
- Too much moisture can be caused by leaky plumbing that originated from bathtubs, sinks, or toilets. High moisture levels and fluctuating temperatures can cause stress on ceiling material, leading to cracks in the ceiling.
- Homes experiencing foundation settlement can have structural issues including ceiling cracks. Without an adequate drainage system in place, the home’s foundation may be compromised.
- Upper-level floors, poorly installed insulation, and attics can put extra weight on cracked ceilings. When inspecting ceiling cracks, we look at specific properties to determine if they are caused by age or structural damage.
- Spiderweb cracks are age-related cracks and run throughout the walls, floors, and concrete slabs. If your cracks are larger than 1/16 inch wide, then they are a sign of structural issues.
- Matching vertical cracks are a sign of serious structural damage. They usually run across the length of a ceiling along the wall. If you have matching vertical cracks, our team of experts can inspect the size of the crack to determine if they are problematic.
- Bowing or dipping ceilings accompanied by cracked ceilings indicate serious foundation issues. The structural support weakens and starts to sag over time.
- Cracks that run across the middle of a room indicate foundation trouble, especially if they are wide and long.
Contact our team today, so we can assess your damage and provide the latest foundation repair methods to your home in the Pittsburgh, PA area. If you have questionable ceiling cracks, give Matthews Wall Anchor & Waterproofing Services a call today. We serve residents in the Pittsburgh, PA area including Ohio and West Virginia. Get a free estimate today!
Ceiling Crack Repair Solutions
Foundation Underpinning with Steel Piers
Ceiling cracks are often a sign of foundation settlement. Matthews Wall Anchor & Waterproofing Services installs ECP steel push piers, a proven underpinning system designed to support, lift, and stabilize homes experiencing uneven settlement. Steel piers help:
- Lift settling areas of the home back toward their original position
- Transfer weight to stable, load-bearing soil
- Prevent further cracking in ceilings, walls, and floors
- Provide long-lasting structural stability
Foundation Assessment & Structural Evaluation
Not all ceiling cracks are the same—which is why Matthews Wall Anchor’s trained specialists perform a full foundation evaluation to determine the cause of movement. Once the root issue is identified, we recommend the most effective stabilization solution for your home. Our evaluation helps identify:
- Foundation settlement
- Soil movement beneath the structure
- Structural stress from uneven loads
- Additional damage that may require repair
Permanent Stabilization to Prevent Future Cracks
After installing the appropriate underpinning system, Matthews Wall Anchor ensures your home remains stable long-term. Proper foundation support helps prevent ceilings, walls, and finishes from developing new cracks due to shifting soils or structural imbalance. Benefits include:
- Reduced interior drywall cracking
- Improved structural alignment
- Long-term foundation stability
- Protection against ongoing settlement
Related Services
Foundation Repair
Moisture problems in a crawl space can signal deeper foundation issues such as settlement, sagging floors, or wall movement. Matthews Wall Anchor & Waterproofing Services provides professional foundation stabilization using helical piers, push piers, wall anchors, and structural supports to protect your home from long-term damage.
Crawl Space Repair
From sagging floors and rotted joists to failing support posts and moisture-damaged structures, our crawl space repair solutions address the underlying problems that contribute to mold growth. We reinforce, stabilize, and restore your crawl space to ensure structural integrity and a healthier environment throughout your home.
Waterproofing Solutions
Excess moisture is the root cause of most crawl space mold and mildew. Our interior and exterior waterproofing systems, sump pumps, drainage solutions, and vapor barriers work together to redirect water away from your home, reduce humidity, and create a dry, healthy environment under your house.
Hydroblox Residential Drainage Systems
Hydroblox panels provide high-efficiency drainage without the clogging issues of traditional pipe systems. Installed around crawl spaces or problem moisture areas, Hydroblox moves water quickly and consistently—helping keep your crawl space dry and preventing mold and mildew from returning.
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