Cracked Bricks

Damaged bricks are not just a cosmetic problem; they indicate a serious issue with your home.
At Indiana Foundation Service, we understand how alarming foundation problems can be for homeowners. As homeowners ourselves, we are dedicated to offering prompt, efficient, and tailored foundation repair solutions to all Indiana homeowners.
Count on IFS to resolve cracked brick issues.
What Are Cracked Bricks?
Exterior brick cracks frequently appear in a stair-step pattern along the mortar lines between bricks, ranging from small hairline fractures to more significant gaps or crumbling mortar. However, they are not just cosmetic issues; they indicate that your home may be experiencing severe foundation problems.
What Causes Brick Cracks?

Brick cracks occur when your home’s foundation experiences strain. Many factors can put stress on exterior brick walls, resulting in cracking:
- Foundation Settlement – When areas under your foundation sink or settle, it can disrupt the structure’s level and create an uneven distribution of weight that strains brick walls. Foundation settlement is often caused by problematic soils like expansive clay.
- Tree Roots – Invasive tree roots that spread under your foundation can dislodge bricks and mortar by expanding the soil and wedging into weak points.
- Soil Issues – Expansive soil under your home can shift as moisture levels change, causing uneven soil movement that strains the stability of foundations and brick walls.
Can You Fix Cracked Bricks?
Cracked bricks can be repaired, and Indiana Foundation Service has three decades of experience. However, fixing the issue is more complex than re-grouting the mortar lines. The root causes of the cracking must be addressed first.
While temporary crack fillers and mortar repair kits are available at local big box stores, they do not offer a lasting solution. Since the root cause is a foundation issue, the cracks will persist and potentially worsen unless properly addressed.
Attempting DIY repairs on your home’s structure can also lead to unintended consequences. You should seek help from trusted experts like IFS to ensure the job is done right.
How to Fix Cracked Bricks
At IFS, we offer custom-engineered solutions like helical piers and push piers. These piers are installed underneath the foundation and into the ground until they reach bedrock, lifting and stabilizing your settling foundation.

Other solutions that address the root causes of foundation damage include:
- Wall Anchors: Steel anchors are embedded in the foundation walls and bolted into solid soil outside to counter inward bowing and cracking.
- Carbon Fiber Wall Reinforcement: We bond carbon fiber straps to bowing basement walls with epoxy, providing exceptional tensile strength that stabilizes brick walls.
Why Address Brick Cracks Now?
It may be tempting to ignore small brick cracks, but doing so will only lead to more significant problems in the future. Here are a few reasons why you should address the issue immediately:
- To Avoid Costly Damage – If foundation issues are repaired sooner rather than later, you’ll save money on repairs down the line.
- To Prevent Moisture Damage – Cracks allow water to seep into your basement or crawl space, leading to mold growth and wood rot.
- To Improve Home Value – Cracked and crumbling brick walls can make your home less attractive to potential buyers. Structural repairs can increase your property’s value.
Contact Indiana Foundation Service for Cracked Brick Repairs

If you see cracked bricks forming on the exterior walls of your home, contact Indiana Foundation Service today. We will conduct a free inspection to diagnose the underlying causes and provide you with a same-day repair estimate. Our skilled technicians will offer solutions to repair foundation damage and stabilize your brick walls permanently.
FAQs
If you see horizontal cracks on a wall, this could mean that the wall is bowing because of too much soil pressure and/or the foundation settling. This means that there is a structural instability that needs foundation repairs.
Regularly inspect key parts of a building’s structure, such as chimneys, brick, and basement walls, for small cracks that could lead to more significant problems. Address any issues immediately and monitor the building’s safety and stability over time.
Re-grouting the mortar lines won’t stop additional cracking. Resolve the root foundation issues first, then re-grout the bricks.
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