Settlement Crack
Settlement Crack is a structure defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Most settlement cracks are cosmetic, but distinguishing them from active structural movement is essential to a sound decision.
Settlement Crack is a structure defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Most settlement cracks are cosmetic, but distinguishing them from active structural movement is essential to a sound decision.
What causes settlement crack?
Settlement cracks form as a foundation adjusts to soil movement, common and usually benign in Minnetonka's clay soils.
What we check
We measure crack width and offset and look for ongoing movement versus stable, long-cured cracks.
Why it matters
Most settlement cracks are cosmetic, but distinguishing them from active structural movement is essential to a sound decision.
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What it looks like.
Photos are representative of settlement crack conditions across the Lake Minnetonka west metro. Every inspection delivers your home's own photo-mapped findings within 24 hours.
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