What homeowners notice
- gap between chimney and siding
- cracks at chimney base
- leaning or rotation
Symptom
Chimney pulling away from the house
A chimney can settle differently than the rest of a home, leaving gaps or cracks where it meets the exterior wall.
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Chimney pulling away from the house
A chimney can settle differently than the rest of a home, leaving gaps or cracks where it meets the exterior wall.
- gap between chimney and siding
- cracks at chimney base
- leaning or rotation
Possible causes
- separate footing settlement
- soil movement
- poor drainage at the chimney base
When to take it seriously
Note whether the symptom is new, widening, back after repair, paired with water, or showing up in more than one part of the home.
One cosmetic issue may not need structural repair. Several symptoms together should be checked.
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