Expansive clay cracks
Shrink-swell clays crack walls and floors with seasonal moisture changes.
Structural Foundation Crack RepairMidwest & Great Lakes · MO
Basement waterproofing in Missouri
Hot, humid summers, cold winters and severe spring storms. Clay soils, some expansive, are common around Kansas City and St. Louis, and the Ozarks are karst limestone.
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What kinds of foundations do homes in Missouri have?
Basements are common in St. Louis and Kansas City, including older brick and stone foundations; rural homes are often on crawl spaces.
What basement and foundation problems are most common in Missouri?
Old brick and stone foundations
St. Louis has many brick foundations that leak through mortar joints.
Sandstone & Stone Foundation RepairWhich Missouri cities have local guides?
Which parts of Missouri are covered?
- Kansas City
- St. Louis
- Springfield
- Columbia
- Independence
- Lee's Summit
What do Missouri homeowners ask most?
Does Missouri license basement contractors?
Not statewide. Check local licensing and permit rules in your city or county and ask for proof of insurance.
Why does my St. Louis brick foundation leak?
Old lime mortar erodes and lets water through. Repointing with compatible mortar and interior drainage are typical fixes.
Where can I verify this information about Missouri?
- 1USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Web Soil SurveyLook up soil drainage class and shrink-swell potential for any lot in Missouri.
- 2U.S. Geological Survey: Sinkholes (Water Science School)How sinkholes form in limestone (karst) areas such as parts of Missouri.
- 3U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: MoldGuidance on moisture control and keeping indoor humidity low to prevent mold.
- 4NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: U.S. Climate NormalsAverage precipitation, snowfall and temperatures for weather stations near Missouri.
- 5Federal Trade Commission: Hiring a ContractorWhat to check before hiring: licensing, insurance, written estimates and payment terms.
Wet basement or cracked foundation in Missouri?
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