Brick and mortar cracks can have several causes
Exterior masonry can crack for reasons that are not all foundation-related. The useful question is whether the crack pattern is isolated to the masonry or appears alongside movement elsewhere in the structure.
Patterns that deserve a closer look
Stair-step cracking, changes near windows or doors, separation at building corners, recurring cracks, or masonry damage that appears with floor slope or interior cracking can justify a foundation evaluation. The surrounding symptoms help put the crack in context.
Avoid diagnosing from the brick alone
Masonry is visible, which makes it easy to focus on, but the underlying issue may involve foundation support, wall movement, normal material behavior, or another condition. An on-site evaluation can connect the exterior evidence with what is happening inside and below the home.
Foundation symptoms can overlap. If you are seeing several changes at the same property, call and describe what you are noticing so the condition can be evaluated in context.
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