No one wants to hear you need you have a foundation problem. Foundations will settle over time and with gradual settlement you are less likely see real foundation issues. When you notice cracks in your foundation there is generally an underlying issue that needs to be evaluated by an experienced foundation repair company.
Your homes foundation is the structure that supports your home and is in direct contact with the ground. The foundations job is to transfer the load of your home evenly over the ground. When you have uneven movement of the foundation (soil shrinking and swelling) and the load is dispersed disproportionately, this movement causes cracks and other foundation damage.
Causes of Foundation Damage