Load bearing wall with cracks
This is the wall that runs almost dead center in the house. You can see the large cracks in the brick exterior. The wall is experiencing extreme pressure and twisting as a result.
Stair step cracking in the walls
This garage is directly below the living room, so it is treated just like a basement. Stair step cracks like this are often a sign that push piers are needed to fix the problem. The inspector will take several measurements to be sure.
Cracking concrete blocks in half
The amount of pressure needed to crack a concrete block in half is much greater then that needed to crack the joints. When an inspector sees a block cracked in half like this, it is his job to educate the homeowner on the dangers of not fixing the problem.
Pressure at the corner
The pressure at this corner is uneven and can cause the adjoining wall to react strangely. Sometimes that wall will bow backwards, while other times it will twist and turn.
Below the living space
The walls are starting to separate where they meet the roof of the garage. This is the same roof that creates the living room floor. If the garage wall fails it could cause any one upstairs to be injured.