Newer is not the same as trouble-free
Poured walls crack as concrete cures; that is normal, but some of those cracks let water in. Lots graded during construction often have fill on one side that keeps settling. And sump pumps installed with the house wear out on schedule, often all around a neighborhood at once.
A quick St. Peters checklist
- Look at poured walls for vertical cracks with damp edges after rain
- Check that downspouts carry water past the patio and the window wells
- Test the sump pump by pouring a bucket of water in the pit
- Watch the walk-out wall and the rear corners for stair-step cracks in the brick front or siding trim
Selling or buying
With so many homes changing hands, many calls here come after a buyer's inspection flags a crack. A free inspection and a written explanation of what the crack is, and what it is not, often settles the question.
Permits come from the City of St. Peters, or St. Charles County outside city limits.
Booking an inspection in St. Peters
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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