How to Handle Exterior Cinder Block Foundation Repair

If you've spotted a new crack while gardening, you're probably already worrying about exterior cinder block foundation repair and how much of your weekend—and your bank account—it's going to eat up. It's one of those things homeowners dread, mostly because the foundation is the one part of the house that absolutely has to stay solid. Cinder blocks, or CMUs (concrete masonry units) as the pros call them, are incredibly strong when it's a vertical load, but they can be a bit finicky when the earth outside starts pushing against them. ...

February 10, 2026 · 6 min · Odwyer Goya