The historic district
Early brick homes along and near Main Street and in Frenchtown stand on stone foundations, some with additions on newer footings behind them. Where an addition meets the original house is a common place for cracks, since the two foundations move differently. Work here is planned to support the old wall without disturbing more of it than necessary.
The newer neighborhoods
Subdivision homes with poured basements make up most of the city. We see the usual list: shrinkage cracks that leak, settlement on fill, and sump pumps that run constantly in wet years.
River, bluffs and water
The Missouri River and its floodplain border the city, and creeks run down from the bluffs through many neighborhoods. Good drainage around the house and a solid sump matter on the lower streets.
Permits come from the City of St. Charles or from St. Charles County for unincorporated addresses; we check which applies.
Booking an inspection in St. Charles
The visit is free and takes about an hour. You get a written plan, and the price of anything we recommend, before you decide.
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