Unfortunately, it’s a fact that buildings are not completely firm. If the ground shifts underneath, it can cause damage to the slabs, footings, and base of your building. Some examples of damages that may occur are as follows:

• Tilting: the entire base shifts position

• Differential: one section of base moves more than another section (this shows up as cracks in the walls or doorways)

• Upheaval: expanding clay pushes upward on the concrete

• Settlement: the base sinks because of elements underneath such as a high water table, tree, and plant root structures, etc.