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Stair-step crack following the mortar joints in a block foundation, with the two-step fix: handle the settling or leaning wall first, then seal the crack, by 603 Basement Solutions
Foundation Repair

Stair-Step Cracks in Brick or Block

A stair-step crack follows mortar joints up and across a brick or block wall. The pattern can appear when part of the masonry moves, but it does not identify the cause by itself. Settlement, lateral wall movement, a problem around an opening, or deteriorated mortar can produce different versions of the same shape. 603 Basement Solutions checks both sides when accessible, looks for displacement and connected symptoms, and follows the load below the cracked area. Have it inspected when the crack is new, changing, open, or paired with wall or floor movement.

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