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What Is the Best Fix for Water Coming in Where the Wall Meets the Floor?
Water showing up where the basement wall meets the floor is one of the most common basement leaks we see around St. Louis. Homeowners often assume the joint itself needs to be sealed, but that is usually only where the water is becoming visible. At Perma Jack of St. Louis,
How Do We Tell Whether Water Is Contributing to Foundation Movement?
Water and foundation movement are often connected, but not every foundation problem is caused by poor drainage. A crack can come from settlement, soil movement, wall pressure, previous construction, or conditions that developed years ago. That is why we do not look at a wet yard or a foundation crack
How Can I Tell If My Foundation Is Still Moving?
Finding a foundation crack does not always tell you what is happening right now. Some cracks are evidence of movement that happened years ago and has since stopped. Others are part of a foundation problem that is still developing. That difference matters. We inspect homes throughout the St. Louis area
What We Find in St. Louis Homes Built in the 1950s and 1960s
St. Louis has a huge number of homes built during the postwar housing boom, especially throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Many of those homes are now 55 to 75 years old, which means their foundations have been through decades of seasonal soil movement, heavy spring rain, dry Missouri summers, landscaping
Why Older St. Louis Additions Settle Differently Than the Original House
When we inspect older homes around St. Louis, we sometimes find something that surprises homeowners. The original portion of a house may have been standing for 80, 100, or even 120 years with relatively little movement, while an addition built decades later shows cracks, uneven floors, or signs of foundation
What We’ve Learned About Foundation Problems in Historic St. Louis Homes
St. Louis is home to some of the most beautiful historic neighborhoods in the country. From the brick homes of Soulard and Benton Park to the stately residences in Lafayette Square, Shaw, Webster Groves, and the Central West End, many homes throughout our region have been standing for well over
Why Do Foundation Problems Get Worse During Missouri Summers?
Many homeowners expect to find foundation problems after a season of heavy rain. What often surprises them is that some of the most significant movement happens during the hottest, driest months of the year. Throughout the St. Louis area, it’s common for homeowners to notice new foundation cracks, sticking doors,
Why St. Louis Basements Leak After Heavy Rain
If you’ve lived in the St. Louis area for very long, you’ve probably experienced a spring or early summer storm that seemed to bring days of nonstop rain. While your yard may dry out within a few days, the ground beneath your home often tells a different story. One of
Foundation Repairs We’ve Recommended That Didn’t Involve Piers
When homeowners hear the words foundation repair, many immediately picture large excavation projects, steel piers, and expensive structural work. The reality is often very different. At Perma Jack of St. Louis, we’ve inspected thousands of homes, and one thing we’ve learned is that not every foundation problem requires foundation piers.
