Early on with sink hole development, it is extremely difficult for professionals to determine if a property has sink hole activity because the signs are hard to catch. As time goes on though, and the sink hole in question gets bigger, there are actually signs homeowners can be looking out for. With a sink hole, Citrus Hills residents should understand that not all sinkholes are caused from the same geological features, so different types of sink holes have different telling signs. These physical traces of sink hole activity can help prevent further damages from affecting your home or property, if it is caught soon enough.
Foundational or Wall Cracking
Obsessive amounts of cracking that have developed rather quickly are a good indication that there is currently an active sink hole. Citrus Hills residents should know though that not all cracking on a house is the cause of sinkhole activity. Over time, it is not uncommon for the sediments underneath a home to shift and settle, causing cracks in the foundation. Cracks as the result of sink hole activity are going to nearly everywhere. From walls to around the edges of door frames and windows.
Does Your Home Produce a Strange Odor?
Some sink hole activity is discovered simply on the smell it permits alone. After a rainstorm, if a homeowner smells a surprising strong earthy or muddy odor, or something that smells musty, there is a good chance there is the presence of a sink hole. Citrus Hills residents should be aware that this smell is not present at all times, but only when affected by sudden or frequent rain. If someone has a well on their property, they may be able to see signs that water is getting cloudy or there is debris floating in the water. This indicates that there is strong evidence for a sink hole present.
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