Gaps & Spaces

Gaps & Spaces in Doors, Trim, Cove Joints, & Walls Are a Big Indicator of a Shifting Foundation

Floor gaps, wall gaps, and ceiling gaps are a sign that you have foundation settlement. When you notice these in your Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Ohio home or business, it is important to have the entire home inspected for any of the other signs that you may have foundation problems. If left unattended, the entire structure of your home will become damaged.

Understanding the Causes of Foundation Movement

Foundation movement often begins with changes in the soil beneath your home. When soil becomes saturated with water, it expands; when it dries out, it shrinks. This constant cycle of expansion and contraction causes the soil to shift—and as the soil moves, the foundation above it begins to move as well. Over time, this shifting can lead to cracks, gaps, sticking doors and windows, uneven floors, and other signs of foundation failure.

Key causes include:

Expanding soil during wet conditions, which increases pressure under and around the foundation
Shrinking soil during dry periods, which removes support and causes sections of the foundation to settle
Seasonal moisture changes, creating repeated cycles of soil movement
Long-term soil instability, leading to ongoing foundation stress and structural damage

Foundation movement worsens over time. It’s important to have a professional evaluation as soon as signs appear. Matthews Wall Anchor & Waterproofing Services offers free inspections and brings over 30 years of experience to diagnose soil-related foundation issues and recommends the best repair solution for your home or business.

Solutions for Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Gaps

Foundation Underpinning with Steel Push Piers

Gaps between floors, walls, and ceilings are often signs of foundation settlement. Matthews Wall Anchor & Waterproofing Services installs ECP steel push piers—the most commonly used underpinning system in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio—to lift and stabilize sinking foundations. Steel push piers help:

Helical Piers for Challenging Soil Conditions

When unstable rock layers, deep load-bearing soils, or light structural loads prevent the use of traditional piering methods, Matthews Wall Anchor installs helical piers. These screw-like anchors are ideal for specialized soil conditions and deliver immediate structural support. Helical piers help:

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.