Perma Jack St. Louis
Basement Waterproofing
Q: Are lien waivers provided?
A: Yes, we provide lien waivers upon completion of the job and final payment.
Q: How messy will the job be? What about clean-up?
A: The homeowner should expect a minimal amount of general clean-up once the job is complete. We suggest the homeowner cover all personal belongings and turn off the blower to the HVAC unit during the initial phase of project.
 Causes for wet basements
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Q: Can outside drainage be improved to avoid installation of a drain system or installing other basement leak repairs or waterproofing remedies?
A: Sometimes grading and/or downspout extensions can solve a leaking basement. Checking to see if your gutters are working properly to keep water away from your foundation is very important.
Depending upon the situation, correcting the problem yourself is very much a possibility. If your trained representative feels that the problem is minimal, he will give you tips and ideas as to how you can take care of it yourself.
However, if the water is coming from the cove area (where the basement floor and the foundation wall meet) this simply put is a natural seam in which the water can most easily penetrate your foundation. Contact Perma Jack of St. Louis for a free, no obligation inspection to know for sure what the water problem is and what can be done to correct the it.
Q: What keeps your system from getting clogged?
A: We encapsulate the entire system with a geotextile filtration fabric designed to filter dirt and sediment from the system.
Q: What happens if my electric goes out?
A: If the solution to your water problem required the use of a sump pump, the electricity is an integral part of the system. In the event the electricity goes out, a battery back-up system may be necessary in addition to the primary sump pump.
 Evidence of wet basement requires professional
basement waterproofing and repairs.
Q: I just purchased a home and discovered a problem. Do I have any recourse against the previous owners?
A: Possibly. Check with your realtor and / or attorney for the best advice. The disclosure statement required by state law should have indicated a past or current problem.
Q: Will my homeowner's insurance cover the cost of any basement repair work?
A: It is best to check with your insurance agent. Typically homeowner's insurance will not cover the cost.
Q: Have you done other jobs in this area?
A: Most certainly. Perma Jack of St. Louis has been in business for 37 years and has done thousands of basement waterproofing jobs throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. Please do not hesitate to check with our representative or any of the office staff for a list of references in your area. Here are a few of the many customer testimonials for foundation repair and basement waterproofing services that we have on file.
Q: Are you insured?
A: Perma Jack of St. Louis carries Workers Compensation and General Liability insurance for your protection. Every employee working on your property is covered under these policies.
Q: Where are you located?
A: We are located in Manchester, near the intersection of Big Bend and Dougherty Ferry. Please feel free to come by our office to drop off your contract, make a payment or speak to one of our representatives.
Q: What if I have a question about basement waterproofing that isn't answered here?
A: Please feel free to call or email us! We'll do our best to answer whatever questions you may have.
Call us today for a free inspection of your wet basement and free consultation on whether you need professional repairs, and if so, which basement waterproofing system we think best suits your specific needs.
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