Foundation Crack Severity Guide
Tell us about the crack
Your result
Commonly Cosmetic — Monitor
What this typically means
Vertical cracks are commonly shrinkage or settlement-related.
Monitoring instructions
Mark today’s date and the current crack width at the crack’s end with a pencil. Measure again in a few months. If it widens or changes, call a professional.
Estimated cost range
This guide is informational and never clears a structure. Horizontal cracks, cracks wider than ¼ inch, displacement, or sudden growth always require an in‑person assessment by a structural engineer or licensed foundation contractor. Your safety is not a web form.
This guide is informational only. Always consult a structural engineer or licensed foundation contractor for a professional assessment. The site does not clear structures.