How to repair cracked molding

Hint: it takes more than caulk.

“How do I fill the gap between my crown molding and the ceiling?”

It doesn’t take a structural engineering degree to know how to fill the gap between your molding and your ceiling—just a little know-how and caulk. But you’d only be addressing the cosmetic problem.

Serious foundation problems manifest in a myriad of ways, including cracked or displaced molding, and filling the gap between the crown molding and your ceiling won’t prevent foundation collapse. Take displaced or cracked moldings as a sign that it’s time to have your home inspected by a structural engineer who specializes in foundation problems.

At Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we offer free estimates for homeowners like you. We’ll take a quick look at your home and assess the damage. If there isn’t any damage, we’ll let you know. If there is, we’ll customize a plan that cost-effectively addresses the root of the problem.

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Causes of Baseboard Separation

Baseboard molding that is separating from the wall or ceiling indicates one of two things:

Your floor joists are sagging: Joists are the horizontal support beams below your floor. Sagging floor joists can be a sign of wood rot or shoddy construction. Either way, sagging floors are more than a cosmetic problem—they are a safety hazard to your family.
Your foundation is settling or sinking: Foundations built upon expansive soils—soils that heave significantly during freeze-thaw cycles—or foundations built with low-grade concrete, can settle or sink in such a way that it causes structural damage to other areas of your home.

Both causes are safety hazards to you, your family and your home. That’s why you need more than caulk when you notice a gap between your ceiling or floor and their moldings. Give Helitech a call—we’ll come out and see if it’s anything to worry about.

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They were great, they got the whole thing done in one day and the next day it rained more than it has all year and no water in the basement thanks to the great work and perfect timing.

Aaron J.

I forgot to mention what a great job Brad and his crew did! Before they started any work, Brad went over everything that they were going to do and how they were going to do it which I really appreciated because then I knew we were all on the same page. They put up plastic during the jackhammering and suggested I turn off the A/C (I did have all the registers closed) so there was minimum dust that got up to the main level. They completed all the jackhammering by the afternoon of the first day, Tuesday. Throughout all three days (I couldn’t believe they completed the job in 3 days!) they were very professional and I sensed they took pride in what they were doing. I was so pleased, too, that they seeded and laid straw down where they dug and placed the drainage line from the sump pump. If every crew is like Brad and his workers, Helitech should be very proud of their employees. I would highly recommend Helitech to any of my family and friends.

And thank YOU, John, for your first assessment of my situation back in May and for keeping in touch especially the week prior to the scheduled work and immediately following the completed job. Helitech gets an A+ in my book because of its knowledgeable and caring employees.

Kathy B.

ST. PETERS, MO

Will and his crew with Helitech did a fantastic job. They made some suggestions and I felt they had my best interest in mind. My porch and house foundation is finally stable and I can relax and enjoy our home.

Mike D.

NEW MELLE, MISSOURI

Very professional from start to finish. They do an excellent job explaining the entire process and in a way anyone could understand. I highly recommend Helitech to anyone in need of this kind of service.

Chris H.

STEPHENS, MO

I could not have asked for a better experience! Working with Brandon has made the entire process easy. He was extremely knowledgeable and really went above and beyond to find the best solution for my basement.

Jessica S.

CHESTERFIELD, MO

They were great, they got the whole thing done in one day and the next day it rained more than it has all year and no water in the basement thanks to the great work and perfect timing.