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Submitted 60 days ago...

girlhamptons

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Crack in the floor of my basement

Should I be concerned if there is a crack in by basement floor that spans the width of it? Also, should I have this repaired quickly?

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Submitted 60 days ago...

guido

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Definitely something to have someone look at. It is not unusual for houses to settle over time and for cracks to appear. Whether or not it is serious is something only a professional can tell you though. I would recommend you contact a home repair person to have them check it out.

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Submitted 60 days ago...

Skoolie

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I would have it looked at. They may not have laid the foundation correctly, hence the crack. So it is worth checking into to make sure it doesn't cause further damage.

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Submitted 59 days ago...

Aigret247

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Agreed. I would contact a professional. I've attached a website with a video. At least you will have a background of what you, or a professional can do (and so you don't get ripped off!)

http://www.askthebuilder.com/Basement_Floor_Crack_Video.shtml

Good luck!

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