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.
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neomachino@lemmy.world 1 month agoThat’s a huge relief. The stairstep pattern following the big crack had me worried.
Thank you so much!
HappycamperNZ@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Dark_Arc@social.packetloss.gg 1 month 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.
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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.”