Does this concrete crack need immediate repair?
Deciding whether a concrete crack needs professional attention depends on its location, size, and whether it shows signs of water intrusion or movement. Without knowing these indicators, homeowners are left guessing whether to use a DIY fix like epoxy or pay for an expert inspection.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1monitoring the crack every couple of months for gaps or vertical movement
- 2hiring an independent engineer to evaluate the structure
- 3shooting epoxy into the cracks
- 4pressure washing algae
- 5having the foundation diagnosed by a professional
In their words
Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.
“How concerning does this crack look in my crawl space? Does this need immediate attention?”source ↗
“Single story home, slab foundation with cinderblock perimeter. There aren't any cracks creeping up the brick, but wondering if it is worth shooting some epoxy in there.”source ↗
“I've only been in this house for about a year and a half, but when it rains for a long period water does encroach from the back of the backyard. There is a camphor tree about 5 ft. from the corner of the house too. If I call someone to look at it, what remedy might they recommend?”source ↗
Where this came up
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