As winter gives way to spring in Vancouver, the changing temperatures and moisture levels can take a toll on your home’s foundation. If you’ve noticed cracks in your walls, uneven floors, or doors that suddenly don’t close properly, your home may be experiencing settlement. And unfortunately, if left unchecked, foundation settlement doesn’t just stop—it gets worse.
Let’s dive into why this happens, what signs of settlement to look out for in the winter, and how to fix it before the problem grows.
Seeing Worse Signs of Settlement in Winter? Here’s Why
Vancouver’s climate brings a lot of moisture in the fall and winter, followed by a slow thaw in spring. This cycle causes the soil under your home to expand and contract, leading to shifting and sinking.
Here’s how it works:
Heavy Rain & Snowmelt – The excess moisture saturates the soil around your foundation, making it unstable.
Temperature Swings – Freeze-thaw cycles create movement in the ground, weakening the foundation’s support.
Soil Shrinkage – As the weather warms, moisture evaporates from the soil, causing it to dry out and sink.
These factors combine to make foundation settlement more noticeable—and more severe—just as we head into spring.
5 Signs Your Home is Settling
If you’re wondering whether your home is experiencing foundation settlement, here are some key signs to watch for:
- Cracks in Walls or Ceilings – Look for diagonal cracks, especially near windows and door frames.
- Uneven or Sloping Floors – If you feel like you’re walking uphill in your own home, settlement may be the culprit.
- Sticking Windows & Doors – Difficulty opening or closing them? The shifting foundation could be warping their frames.
- Gaps Between Walls & Floors – Any visible separation is a red flag.
- Leaning Chimney or Exterior Cracks – Foundation issues don’t just affect the inside—check outside too!
A Permanent Fix for Foundation Settlement
The good news? You don’t have to live with a sinking home. At True Level Concrete, we specialize in permanent foundation repair solutions that stabilize and lift your home back to where it should be.
Our engineered Push Pier system transfers the weight of your home to stable, load-bearing soil beneath the shifting layers, preventing further movement. This means no more cracks, sticking doors, or worrying about your home’s structural integrity.
Don’t Wait—Spring Settlement Can Get Worse
If you’re noticing any of these signs, now is the time to act. Settlement only worsens with time, and delaying repairs could mean more costly damage later.
Don’t Wait—Spring Settlement Can Get Worse
If you’re noticing any of these signs of settlement this winter, now is the time to act. Settlement only worsens with time, and delaying repairs could mean more costly damage later.
? Get a free foundation assessment today! Contact True Level Concrete, and let’s make sure your home is standing strong for years to come.