It's human nature to procrastinate. However, there are certain things you can't afford to put off-like foundation repair. A damaged foundation presents a multitude of dangers to your home, your wallet, and your family.

Think of your home's foundation like your feet. Your feet support the weight of your body, just as foundation walls or a slab supports your home. Can you stand on two broken feet? Of course not. So what makes you think it's a good idea to delay getting your foundation fixed?

In case the above analogy didn't convince you, here's what you risk if you keep putting off foundation repair:

* Cosmetic damage- When your foundation shifts, so does everything inside your home. And it doesn't all shift together in one fluid motion. Instead, things twist in opposite directions and grind up against each other. As a result you get unattractive cracks in your sheetrock and door frames.

Also, look for your floors to sag or swell. This might not seem like too big of a problem… until you notice that your interior doors no longer shut properly-if at all. And if you have wood floors, you had better be ready to deal with boards popping up.

* Leaking water- If your foundation problem includes cracks in your basement walls, you're at risk for water intrusion. And make no mistake, water will destroy your home. Think of it as the slow, silent killer. The cancer for your home.

Water that seeps through the cracks in your foundation walls will keep your basement moist. As a result, look for the thick air to set off the allergies of your entire family. Eventually, the water is sure to cause mildew and mold, which adds a whole other level of danger to your family's health.

* Repairs cost more with time- Plainly put, the longer you wait, the more money foundation repairs will cost you. For example, concrete crack injection is a simple, cost effective method that can seal up cracks in your poured foundation walls. Not doing so can eventually cost thousands of dollars to fix the inevitable water damage.

If your foundation has serious shifting issues, you might be able to fix the problem through one of many stabilization techniques. Some of these methods, such as stabilization straps, can be installed completely from the inside of your basement. However, once you've waited too long, you'll have to completely rebuild your foundation walls. Think of all the time and money you've wasted at that point.

* Home devaluation- Would you buy a home in need of foundation repair? Of course you wouldn't. A home with a failing foundation is practically worthless on the market. But when you get your foundation repaired, buyers can rest assured that the home they are about to purchase has an immovable foundation that is covered by a warranty.

* Complete collapse- Did you know that in extreme cases, your home's foundation can actually collapse? Think about it- thousands of pounds being supported by failing, cracking walls. Eventually something has to give.

Now imagine your family being in the house when it finally gives way. Hard to think about, right? So protect them.

There are many dangers associated with not getting foundation repair when needed. Don't put yourself at risk. Find a foundation repair specialist today.