When homeowners hear the term “basement waterproofing system,” they often picture a sump pump sitting in the corner of the basement. But the sump pump is only one piece of the system. The real work happens underneath the floor. Recently, our team at Perma Jack of St. Louis completed a

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

Sometimes yes. Sometimes no. That’s the honest answer. A lot of homeowners see water coming through a basement crack and assume the solution is simply sealing the visible opening. In some situations, that works well. In others, the crack is only part of a much larger water pressure problem happening

A finished basement changes the way homeowners think about water problems. In an unfinished basement, a little dampness might go unnoticed for a while. But once drywall, flooring, trim, and furniture are involved, even small moisture issues become a much bigger deal. That’s why waterproofing a finished basement looks different

If your basement smells musty, it’s not just an odor problem. It’s a moisture problem. A lot of homeowners we speak to say they contacted us because they started smelling musty odors in their basement. They go downstairs and something smells off, not strong, but noticeable. That smell is usually

If you’ve got water in your basement, this question usually comes up pretty quickly. Should you waterproof from the inside, or fix it from the outside? A lot of homeowners assume exterior waterproofing is the “right” way and interior systems are just a backup. That’s not always how it works.