Sticking Doors & Windows

If you’ve noticed difficulty with opening and closing windows and doors around your home, the problem may not be with the doors and windows themselves. This is often a telltale sign of deeper foundation issues. 

Sagging floors and sticking doors and windows are common signs of foundation settlement. Address these symptoms early. Contact local repair specialists as soon as possible. 

Ohio Basement Authority is Ohio and Northern Kentucky’s premier foundation repair expert, with nearly 15 years of experience helping homeowners regain the structural integrity of their homes. If you’re dealing with sticking doors or windows, don’t hesitate to contact us. 

By reading this page, you’ll better understand what’s behind sticking doors and windows and how Ohio Basement Authority addresses the root cause with tailored solutions.

Such issues point to more significant structural concerns with your home and often accompany other visual symptoms, including:  

• Drywall cracks 
• Drywall nail pops 
• Uneven floors 
• Floor and wall gaps 
• Cracked and leaning chimney 

Several factors make doors and windows stick, including: 

• Settling Foundations: When a foundation settles unevenly—a process known as differential settlement—floors can become uneven, and walls may shift, causing doors and windows to jam. 
• Deteriorating Crawl Space Supports: If your home has a crawl space, poor crawl space supports can develop due to conditions like wood rot or water damage. This can lead to sagging floors and sticking doors and windows. 
• Water Damage: Excess moisture can cause door and window frames to warp and swell, contributing to the sticking problem. 

We understand every home is different, so we provide customized solutions based on each home’s unique challenges and repair needs. These include: 

• Foundation Piers: Our array of foundation piers—helical, push, and slab—are installed deep into the ground and anchored in sturdy soil, as seen here. This permanently stabilizes and potentially lifts settling foundations. 
• Crawl Space Supports: Durable, adjustable crawl space support jacks permanently reinforce weak floors and floor joists and can possibly lift sagging floors. 
• Crawl Space Encapsulation: Water management solutions and a thick vapor barrier help control crawl space moisture that can impact flooring and other wooden components. 
• Basement Waterproofing: We employ similar solutions in basements for moisture management, including interior drains, sump pumps, dehumidifiers, and wall vapor barriers. 

Windows and doors that are difficult to open and close are more than just an annoyance; they often point to underlying problems with your foundation that require immediate attention. 

If you’re grappling with sticking doors and windows, allow Ohio Basement Authority to inspect your foundation and offer customized solutions. Our professional team delivers permanent fixes to free your doors and windows from sticking issues. Contact us today to book your free estimate!