Heavy brick on clay
Two-and-a-half-story brick homes are heavy, which is good news for push piers: the house itself provides the force to drive them. Settlement in these homes often shows as cracks above windows and doors on one side and floors that slope toward one wall.
Water near the River des Peres
Streets near the river channel have flooded in severe storms, including the July 2022 flash flooding that hit parts of University City hard. Homes on lower ground benefit from a working sump with a battery backup, a backflow check on the discharge and an interior drain if the cove joint leaks.
Tight lots
Narrow side yards and shared driveways are common, so many U City jobs use interior pier and drain work or careful hand digging outside. We plan the access with you before the price is set.
Booking an inspection in University City
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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