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submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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How bad is this crack? I just noticed it today but I assume it's been there a while and happened after an earth earthquake we had a few months ago.

Is this something I can just fill in with mortar and keep an eye on?

I plan on reaching out to our insurance company to see if they'll pay for it but if not we're pretty strapped for cash at the moment.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (2 children)

That's a huge relief. The stairstep pattern following the big crack had me worried.

Thank you so much!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Not OP, nor a builder.

Why not get a professional to take a look? Cost would be nothing compared to the potential risk and peace of mind.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

One thing I've learned since becoming a home owner ~5 years ago... There's a lot of stuff on the Internet that tries to get you to a point of hysteria.

https://www.premiumwaterproofing.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/stairstep-cracks.jpg

https://www.du-west.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/bulog1-1920w.jpg

This is the kind of stair step crack you need to worry about. It's a big gap, many blocks, etc. It's a sign part of your foundation is sinking.

What you have is a block missing some mortar and a crack below (which can happen if water gets into the block ... which happens when you're missing mortar). You can have someone look at it, but I think an honest contractor would tell you "get it repointed or do it yourself, keep an eye on it."