Sinking Foundation Signs: What Winnipeg Homeowners Notice First

Sinking foundation worries in Winnipeg can start small, with a door that won't shut or a floor that feels a little off. This guide lists the signs people here have written about, in their own words, so you can tell what you are looking at.

Call [PHONE] and tell us what you have noticed.

What are the signs of foundation problems?

These are things Winnipeg homeowners have posted about.

• Cracks show up around doors and in the ceilings.
• A side door doesn't shut.
• The finished floor in the basement is coming up.
• The basement floor sinks on one side.

One family told the Winnipeg Free Press that their basement floor was sinking on one side of the home, as much as two inches in the corner, and some doors would not close.

Is the floor sinking or heaving?

It can be either one. A Winnipeg reply on Reddit put it this way: your basement floor could be heaving, or your teleposts could be sinking. Those are two different problems, so ask someone to look before anyone picks a fix.

Does Winnipeg clay soil play a part?

People here bring it up online. One person wrote that the city sits on a clay marsh. Another, buying in River Heights, asked about shrinking soil. We can't explain the soil on this page yet, so ask the person who looks at your house what they think is going on under it.

What about a crooked house?

Some homeowners say the house has shifted. One Reddit post was called "House sinking and engineers without x-ray vision." An engineer can help when you can't see the cause, and our inspection page explains when people call one.

Which page fits your problem?

• Do floors slope or doors stick? Read about house leveling.
• Has a step or walk dropped? See concrete lifting.
• Is there a crack in the wall? Start with crack repair.

Questions people ask

Should I buy a house with these signs?

Buyers in Winnipeg have asked that online. Have someone look at the foundation before you sign.

Why is there no price here?

Every house is different. Our cost guide lists what changes a quote.

Call about what you see

Take photos of each sign, and write down when you first noticed it. Then call [PHONE].