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House and Structure Sounds

Walls, attic, basement, floor, and roof noises. 29 diagnostic guides sorted by severity.

0 urgent 16 moderate 13 harmless
Moderate — Investigate Soon
Ceiling: Cracking
#1 cause: Normal Settling and Truss Uplift
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Attic: Scratching
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Attic: Thumping at Night
#1 cause: Raccoons
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Window: Whistling
#1 cause: Worn Weatherstripping
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Walls: Scratching at Night
#1 cause: Mice
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House: Humming
#1 cause: Electrical Transformer (Nearby)
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Basement: Humming
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House: Loud Bang
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House: Buzzing Noise
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Crawlspace: Strange Noise
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Wall: Tapping Noise
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Wall: Dripping Sound (No Leak)
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House: Vibrating Noise
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Roof: Banging Noise
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Wall: Knocking Sound
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House: Shaking or Vibrating
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Low Priority — Usually Harmless
Walls: Creaking
Usually Harmless›
Roof: Creaking
#1 cause: Thermal Expansion and Contraction
Usually Harmless›
Roof: Popping
Usually Harmless›
Floor: Creaking
Usually Harmless›
Floor: Squeaking
#1 cause: Subfloor Nail Movement
Usually Harmless›
House: Settling Sounds
#1 cause: Normal Foundation Settling
Usually Harmless›
Walls: Clicking
#1 cause: Thermal Expansion of Pipes
Usually Harmless›
Metal Roof: Popping
Usually Harmless›
House: Popping Noise
Usually Harmless›
Chimney: Whistling
Usually Harmless›
Garage: Popping Noise
Usually Harmless›
House: Creaking in Wind
Usually Harmless›
Ceiling: Popping Noise
Usually Harmless›