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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.
How Does Basement Waterproofing Work in a Finished Basement?
One of the biggest concerns homeowners have when they discover water in a finished basement isn’t the waterproofing itself. It’s everything that comes after. Questions like: “Are you going to tear out all of my drywall?” “Will my finished basement be destroyed?” “Do I have to replace all of my
Carbon Fiber Straps vs. Epoxy Injection: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve discovered a crack in your basement wall, you’ve probably started searching for repair options. Two solutions you’ll see mentioned frequently are carbon fiber straps and epoxy crack injection. The problem? Many homeowners assume they’re competing repair methods. However, they usually solve two very different problems. At Perma Jack
What Older St. Louis Homes Teach Us About Foundation Movement
The St. Louis area is full of homes with history. From brick homes built in the early 1900s to ranch homes from the 1950s and subdivisions developed throughout the 1980s, every generation of construction tells a different story. One question we hear during foundation inspections is, “Is this happening because
