Australia has been experiencing one of the worst droughts in history, causing more and bigger cracking in houses than has been seen previously. When you first notice a crack, it might not seem like much. Before too long, that annoying little crack creeps further and widens becoming concerning. Depending on the size of the crack and where it is, it can indicate different things. However, all cracks need to be taken seriously. It is very common to notice cracking in houses during a building inspection. Cracks can often be seen in flooring (particularly garage floors that are uncovered), walls, fences, and driveways. In this blog we discuss the causes of cracks and what they mean for your property. 1) Cracking in houses and hot, dry weather Most house cracks are caused because of the ground under the foundation shifting. This shifting is commonly caused by soil drying out and contracting, which moves the house footing. Often, this movement is uneven, and this i...