Gaps Around Doors or Windows? It's a Sign of Foundation Trouble
We fix the root problem, so your frames align and stay that way.
If your door won’t close properly or you see daylight around your window frame, your foundation may be shifting. APS Foundation Repair addresses the root cause of the issue with expert solutions that permanently stabilise your home.
Why Do Gaps Form Around Windows and Doors?
A gap between door and frame or gap around door and windows typically indicates that your foundation is settling or shifting, which requires prompt attention. Left untreated, this issue can lead to structural damage, moisture intrusion, and higher repair costs over time.
These gaps don't just appear on their own—here are the most common reasons why your doors and windows may be shifting out of place:
- Foundation Shifting: Soil movement under your home causes structural misalignment and stress over time.
- Differential Settlement: Uneven sinking across your foundation puts pressure on the door and window frames.
- Moisture Issues: Expansive Alabama soils swell and shrink, leading to foundation movement and gaps.
- Poor Construction Prep: Improper soil compaction allows the foundation to settle and shift post-construction.
Gaps Around Frames Are a Symptom, Not the Root Problem
A little space around your doorframe might not seem urgent, but it’s often one of the first foundation shifting signs. Left unchecked, these small gaps can lead to:
- Doors and Windows That Won't Close Properly: Shifting foundations can cause frames to distort. When gaps widen, it can become difficult to shut.
- Visible Gaps in Frames or Walls: Even a small gap can signal major underlying movement.
- Cracks Forming Around Doors or Windows: Pressure from structural settling often appears in these vulnerable areas.
- Increased Drafts or Energy Bills: Gaps allow outside air to enter, raising costs and lowering comfort.
How APS Fixes Gaps Around Doors and Window Frames
Gaps near doors and windows happen when your foundation settles unevenly. APS targets the problem at its source, stabilizing the foundation and correcting alignment so everything closes, seals, and functions like it should.
Here's how we close the gaps:
- Foundation Piers Stops lateral movement that causes cabinets and walls to shift apart.
- Slab Jacking: Relevel sunken concrete near doors or entryways, eliminating tilting and pulling on frames.
- Soil Stabilization: Addresses expansive or unstable soil that causes structural shifts and separation.
- Crawl Space Jacks: Adds support under sagging crawl spaces that cause interior doors and walls to shift out of place.
Results: Gaps Gone. Doors and Windows Working Like New.
From a gap between door and frame when closed to seamless frame alignment, our before-and-after photos highlight how APS repairs stabilize your home. We restore comfort, energy efficiency, and proper function to windows and doors.
Since 1977, Alabama's Leader in Long-Lasting Foundation Repairs
APS Foundation Repair has stabilized homes across Alabama for over 45 years. With industry-leading products, expert teams, and strong warranties, we’re the most trusted name in structural repair.
Why We’re Different:
- Experience You Can Count On: Over four decades of structural repair across Alabama.
- Reliability You Can Trust: Proven pier systems are designed to stabilize your foundation permanently.
- Customer-Focused Approach: We listen, inspect, and tailor solutions to fix the gap between door frame and wall,
- Proven Results: Hundreds of happy homeowners. Five-star service. Long-term stability.