Sinkhole Warning Signs

Signs of a sinkhole can vary depending on the type of sinkhole you may have. There are many factors that may indicate sinkhole activity is present at your property. The most common of which include:

• Finding cracks in your exterior of your home, such as in the block or stucco.
• Noticing cracks in interior areas along joints, windows, or doors.
• Observing large cracks in walls or ground surface, such as floors or concrete walks and drive areas.
• Noticing your floors sloping and becoming uneven.
• Finding depressions in your yard, street or neighbors yards near you.
• Finding sediment in your water.
• Noticing small amounts of water collecting in pond like areas, which have never formed before.
• Sticking and/or jamming of windows and doors.  Finding windows, doors, or even cabinets becoming harder to open & close normally.
• Slumping, sinking or falling fence posts, trees, foundations, etc.
• Noticing your vegetation wilting.
• Actually seeing a sunken area or exposed area of your foundation, which were not there before.
• Observing an actual cavity beginning to open.
• Stair step type cracking of the exterior walls of the structure.
• Cracking in driveways and pool decks
• Cracking of the walls, floors and/or ceilings
• Separation of walls from floors and/or ceilings

Other indicators of possible sinkhole activity are high water bills and plumbing problems. If you think sinkhole activity may be present at your property, call a Sinkhole Attorney today.  Most Sinkhole Attorneys offer a free consultation and will come to your property to answer questions and view damage.