What is likely happening
Wide, growing, or diagonal cracks, doors that suddenly stick, or sloping floors can indicate structural movement. They need a licensed engineer's assessment.
What you can safely check
- Photograph and date the cracks; mark the ends with a pencil to see if they grow.
What an inspector will look at
- Structural assessment
- Cause and monitoring
Does this affect compliance?
Unsafe structural conditions may need to be reported to the building department.
When it becomes urgent
Urgent if cracks are widening quickly or you hear cracking sounds.
We can help with this
Building compliance review is something Insparisk does nationwide. To see the local rules for your building, open this in the interactive Problem Solver.
Request building compliance reviewTalk to an advisorGeneral guidance only, not a substitute for a licensed inspection or emergency services. For any gas odor, carbon monoxide alarm, fire, or trapped occupant, call 911 first.