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Insights From Your St. Louis Foundation Inspection Specialists
How Can Homeowners Avoid Expensive Foundation Repairs? Manage drainage by keeping gutters clean and directing water away from the home Maintain proper grading so water flows away from the foundation Schedule regular residential foundation inspections in St. Louis...
Common Problems with St. Louis Basements That Can Impact a Home Sale
What are the most common problems home inspectors encounter during presale inspections? The most common issues seen during this “make it or break it” inspection include: Foundation cracks caused by soil movement and pressure Poor grading or drainage that directs...
From The St. Louis foundation repair experts: No Quick Fixes
Who are the most reliable St. Louis foundation repair experts? Quick Answer The most reliable St. Louis foundation repair experts are companies with proven local experience, transparent recommendations, and long-term solutions—not quick fixes. Homeowners consistently...
Reasons to Get Your Basement Inspected: Don’t Ignore Small Problems
When should I get my basement inspected? Short Answer:If you notice moisture, cracks, or musty odors—or if it’s been over a year since your last inspection—you should schedule one. Detailed Answer: Visible cracks in foundation walls Damp spots or water stains Musty or...
Why Cast-in-place Foundation Repair in St. Louis Matters So Much
Why should I get my basement inspected? Short answer: Because early detection prevents expensive structural damage, water issues, and potential safety risks. Here’s what a professional inspection can uncover: Hidden foundation cracks before they spread Early signs of...
Call The The Leading Foundation Repair Specialists in St. Louis
When Should You Panic About Foundational Cracks? Answer: Never (Here's What to Do Instead) Are the cracks in the foundation of my home normal? Some foundation cracks are normal due to soil movement and settling Hairline and small vertical cracks are often cosmetic...
Adding a Sump Pump and Drainage System to an Existing Home in St. Louis
What should I know about adding a sump pump and drainage system to an existing home in St. Louis? Protects your home from flooding: Adding a sump pump and drainage system to an existing home in St. Louis prevents groundwater from seeping into basements and...
Foundation Leak Repair in St. Louis: How to Fix a Cold Pour the Right Way
Why is water leaking through my basement floor or foundation joint? Short answer: Because your foundation was poured in stages, creating a cold joint where water can sneak in. What that means in plain English: Concrete was poured on different days The sections didn’t...
How and Why to Waterproof a Basement for Mold Prevention
How Do I Waterproof My Basement for Mold Prevention? Seal cracks in walls and floors to keep moisture out. Install proper drainage and sump pump systems. Use vapor barriers to block humidity from seeping in. Keep gutters and downspouts clear and directed away from the...
Before It All Goes Wrong: Basement Waterproofing and Repair in St. Louis
Why should I get my basement inspected? Catch problems early—small cracks, leaks, or damp spots can turn into costly repairs if ignored. Protect your foundation—inspections reveal structural issues before they threaten your home’s stability. Prevent water...
Why Do Basement Walls Shift And What Can You Do About It?
Why do basement walls shift in St. Louis homes? Hydrostatic pressure: Heavy rains and poor drainage push water against the foundation, creating pressure that forces walls inward. Expansive clay soil: St. Louis soil expands when wet and shrinks when dry, causing...
Don’t Wait for Spring! Basement Waterproofing in St. Louis
Why should I waterproof my basement? Heavy fall rains and melting snow can seep into cracks and cause basement flooding. Freeze–thaw cycles expand cracks in foundations, making problems worse. Moisture buildup can lead to mold, mildew, and poor indoor air quality....
Why Basement Inspection In St. Louis Is More Important Than You Think
Why is a basement inspection in St. Louis important? St. Louis’s humid climate and heavy rains increase the risk of basement leaks and flooding Inspections help detect early signs of water damage, mold, and mildew Identifies structural issues like wall cracks or...
New Location, Same Promise: Waterproof Solutions Has Moved!
Great news: Waterproof Solutions has moved to a new location right here in Fenton! Our new location is 524 Gravois Road, in Fenton—the former Siebert Insurance building. It is easy to find and already feels like home. While we will always have a soft spot for our...
Waterproof Solutions: The Most Important Reasons to Get Your Basement Inspected
Waterproof Solutions: The Most Important Reasons to Get Your Basement Inspected Your basement is more than just another room in your home; it serves as part of your home's support system. This means that maintenance and prevention should not be neglected. If left...
Basement Waterproofing and Repair in St. Louis: Ensuring a Dry and Secure Home
Basement Waterproofing and Repair in St. Louis: Ensuring a Dry and Secure Home Basements are foundational to many St. Louis homes, offering valuable space for storage, recreation, or additional living areas. However, the region's climate and soil conditions can pose...
Waterproof Solutions: The St. Louis Cast in Place Foundation Repair Experts
Waterproof Solutions: The St. Louis Cast in Place Foundation Repair Experts It goes without saying that the integrity of your home rests on the stability of your foundation. So it is far, far less expensive to hire an expert to inspect and repair it before it causes...
The Importance of Foundation Inspection in St. Louis: Protecting Your Home’s Stability
A solid foundation is the cornerstone of any home's structural integrity. In St. Louis, where varying soil compositions and weather patterns can pose challenges, regular foundation inspections are essential. At Waterproof Solutions, we specialize in comprehensive...
Introducing Steve Heinrichs: Same Name, Same Service, New Ownership
One of the few guarantees we have in life is that things will change. And this is an exciting change. The Waterproof Solutions family is delighted to welcome Steve Heinrichs as our new owner. Steve brings a fresh perspective and a firm commitment to quality, building...
Why Gutter Maintenance is Important
March is upon us and the rainy season is here. Today's topic of discussion is gutter maintenance and what happens when gutters aren't properly placed and cared for. In this video, Stephen Burton is outside a home with an issue with accumulating water in the wrong...
Late Sump Pump Installation and Drainage Systems
Stephen and the Waterproof team are in a home with a cast-in-place foundation that doesn’t have a drainage system. It is a solidly built home that simply needs a drainage system and some repairs caused by relatively minor water damage that will get worse unless it’s...
Basement Waterproofing in St Louis: Necessary vs Unnecessary Repairs
Basement waterproofing in St Louis isn't like repairing and waterproofing in Kansas City or Chicago, or any other city. We have a unique subterrain and unpredictable weather here. It floods here regularly. And many of the homes here are older. So we see scenarios like...
When They Treat You Like a Customer, Not a Client
Today, Stephen with Waterproof Solutions is standing outside an older home known as a row house. The home has a leaking parapet, but the homeowner has been told that it is going to cost several thousand dollars to repair it. Stephen is explaining why this repair does...
A great Example of What NOT to DO!
Today, Stephen with Waterproof Solutions we're looking at a home with an improper, sloppy repair done by a contractor who didn't care. Let's follow along as Stephen talks about this home and what was done wrong. Transcript: So this is Steven with Waterproof...
A video walk through in Eureka, Missouri
Today, Stephen with Waterproof Solutions is in Eureka, MO, doing a walk through of an older home with Cast-in-place foundation. Follow along as Stephen talks about repairing the work of a previous company. Transcript Stephen So good morning, good afternoon, good...
Retaining Walls and Poor Drainage
In this month's video, Stephen and the Waterproof Team are in the courtyard of an office building addressing a problem with a retaining wall that is showing visible stress due to poor drainage. He's also pointing out the damage this poor drainage is going to present...
CMU Leak in aCorner Beam Pocket
In this video, Stephen and the Waterproof Team are in a Cast-in-place foundation with what looks to be a big problem at first glance. But upon further investigation, is much simpler, and much easier to repair. Listen in as Stephen discusses why it's important to hire...
Carbon Fiber & Braces and Why They Solve The Problem
In this video, Stephen and the Waterproof Team are in a Cast-in-place foundation that has visible older repairs, some of which are causing more problems than they're solving. Listen as Stephen explains the problem with attaching the basment walls to the wooden...
Adding a Drainage System to an Older Home
This month, Stephen and the Waterproof Team are are in a house with CMU, block foundation. The homeowner wants to add a drainage system to the home before putting it on the market. Transcript Hi, this is Steven, with Waterproof Solutions. I'm at a house on Near. And...
Preventing Damage to Foundations and Walls with a Lift Station
Stephen Burton and the Waterproof Team are visiting a home that needs an exterior drainage system that helps direct water away from the structure. Stephen points out that some of the work done on this home was done by him some years ago and that he knows a great deal...
Adding a Sump Pump and Drainage System to an Existing Home
Stephen and the Waterproof team are in a home with a cast-in-place foundation that doesn't have a drainage system. It is a solidly built home that simply needs a drainage system and some repairs caused by relatively minor water damage that will get worse unless it's...
Preventing Water Damage in a Turn of the Century Home
Stephen Burton is in a turn of the century home that needs careful repairs that both protect the integrity of the foundation and ensure that there's no further water damage. He's observing repairs that have been made in the past that were well-applied and can be left...
Gutter maintenance and Your Foundations
Get there ahead of the problem! February (any month, really) is a great time to check on the condition of your gutters. Do they need to be repaired or replaced? Are they clogged? Or do you not have any at all? Today Stephen Burton is showing us what can happen to the...
Water Damage in the Basement: How it got in and what to do about it.
This month, Stephen Burton with Waterproof Solutions is in a cast-in-place foundation home that has new owners and water damage. Fortunately, it’s been caught early. Stephen is explaining how the damage happens and what how he’s going to help them repair it.
House with Multiple Foundations and a Water Problem
This month, Stephen Burton with Waterproof Solutions is visiting an older home with a couple of newer additions. To complicate matters, each addition has its own foundation, so ferreting out water-related problems takes an experienced repair man. That man is Stephen...
Basement Repair: How to Spot the Scam
Today Stephen Burton with Waterproof Solutions is in a home with a beautifully finished basement. But is it too good to be true? Stephen is going to show you why he's suspicious. If you're having a problem with mold and mildew in your basement, don't paint over it....
Cool House With a Water Problem Part II
Stephen Burton with Waterproof Solutions has returned to the Cool Older Home referred to in last month's video. Today, Stephen is discussing the repairs to the home's cast-in-place foundation. Tune in and watch as Stephen discusses piering and bracing a load bearing...
Cool old house with a water problem Part I
Today, Stephen Burton with Waterproof Solutions is giving us a tour of the outside of an attractive older home with a water problem brought on by time and changes to the terrain that surrounds the home. Stephen is discussing protecting the integrity of the older...
Front Wall Acts Like a Dam
Today Stephen Burton with Waterproof Solutions is in a (say it with us) "Cast in Place Foundation" discussing an extensive, but very important set of repairs he and his crew will be making on this older home. You will note that Stephen is not repairing things that do...
House we were at 20 years ago: gutters and foundation repair
Today, Stephen is at a house he first visited twenty years ago as someone else's employee. He is talking about gutters, water management, and foundation repair. Click the video to hear why he is returning to do the job right.
Ask the why! Teaching about a cast in place foundation
Today, Stephen is is talking about the key problems that need to be addressed in a home with breaks in the foundation. He is pointing out previous repairs that didn't address the actual issues and what actually needs to be done. Check out this video to...
Gutters, Gutters, Gutters
It's spring in St Louis, which means rain and lots of it. It also means that if your gutters aren't working properly, you'll find out fast. Today, Stephen Burton with Waterproof Solutions is outside looking at a set of gutters that aren't doing their job. He's...
Moisture Control in 80 year old house with Fieldstone Foundation
Today, Stephen is in an 80 year old home with a fieldstone foundation. He is talking about proper moisture control as opposed to covering up the problem. Hit play to hear his solution!
Nottingham house with multi media foundation
Today, Stephen is in an older home with a multi-media foundation. He is discussing the extensive renovations they will be making to this basement and around the foundationsof the home. Listen in as he explains why painting over old limestone basement walls is...
Cast in place foundation with tie backs
Today, Stephen Burton is in a home with a cast in place foundation with tie backs. This home is lacking a drain tile system and is beginning to show the resulting wear and tear. Let's listen in as Stephen talks about how he's going to remedy the situation.
New Wall: Old Problems
Stephen is in a cast-in-place foundation with a basement wall that was not properly poured, cured, or repaired. He is explaining what was done wrong and how he's going to fix it. Click on the video to hear the whole story.
The Wrong Repair And How Much It Costs the Homeowner
Today, Stephen is in a home in Chesterfield with a cast-in-place foundation. He is discussing the well-meaning but unnecessary repairs made by another businesses and the truly necessary repairs he will make. Click on the video to learn more.
Managing Trees and Adding Window Wells
Stephen Burton is discussing three issues this month–the proximity of a tree near a home and the affects it has on the structure home, water management around the outside of the home, and the need for structural issues such as window wells.
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Stabilizing Home with Fieldstone Foundation
This month, Stephen Burton is in a home with a Fieldstone Foundation that's in need of stabilization and repair. Stephen will talk about the issues with old homes like this and how best make those repairs so that the owner can enjoy their home for years...
The Problem With Our Industry
Today, Stephen Burton is on the site of a cast-in-place foundation that was poured by a competitor. Stephen is disappointed in the quality of their work and will explain what's wrong and how he's going to repair it.
Join Us For Our Annual Car Show and Fundraiser!
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Why Dry Well Maintenance is Important
In today's video, Stephen Burton and the Waterproof team are at a house with a clogged drainage system and related damage to the walls of the garage and porch. Stephen is walking us through the "whys" and what needs to be done to repair the house and the drainage...
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Foundation Repair and Waterproof Solutions Waterproof Solutions Residential has been helping keep St. Louis dry for more than 20 years. We don’t believe in short term patches. Instead, we fix the damage, and we fix the problem. We carefully evaluate your property to...
Repairing Drainage System in a Cast in Place Foundation
Today Stephen Burton and his team are in the basement of a home with a cast in place foundation and a drainage problem. Listen to Stephen as he explains how cove plate waterproofing, river rock, and drainage plates work. And then hear his solution to the drainage...
Increasing Home Value by Adding a Drainage System
Today, Stephen Burton and the Waterproof team are in an older home that needs a drainage system and other repairs. Listen as Stephen talks about how you can increase a home's value by installing a drainage system and addressing the damage caused by leaks and...
Repairing a Leaking Basement: Poor Preparation Poor Performance
In today's video, Stephen Burton and the Waterproof Solutions team are in a basement with a wall failure caused by a poorly planned and executed repair by another company. Stephen is discussing why the previous repair is causing more problems than it solved. And how...
Are You Ready?
Waterproof Solutions has an important question for you! Spring rains are right around the corner. Are you ready? Is your Buyer? Is your Seller? This office is! Would you like us to come to YOUR office and help you understand foundations? Call us: 636.343.4379 and set...
Repairing a CMU Basement with a drainage problem
In today's video, Stephen Burton and his team are in a CMU basement with a failing drainage system. Stephen will explain the whys and discuss the repairs he and his team will make. Listen in to learn more. Want more information? Give...
Connect Over Coffee: Come Meet the Crew at Waterproofing Solutions
"Connect Over Coffee" Networking at Waterproof Solutions WHENThursday, February 24th8:30 AM - 10:00 AMWHEREWaterproof Solutions1679 Springdale Blvd. | Fenton Join us for coffee at Waterproof Solutions in Fenton!!! Stop by on your way to work and stay for as...
Talk at REO Xpress
On February 16th, Stephen Burton with Waterproof Solutions stopped by to talk to the The REO Xpress Team at Keller Williams. Knowing the Why is a big part of preventing small problems from becoming big ones. Stephen loves to educate people about foundation care and...
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Repairing a Leaky Basement with Cast in Place Concrete
Today, Stephen Burton and his team are investigating damage to the basement of a home with a cast in place foundation. Listen in as Stephen explains all the whys behind the hydrostatic issues and the solutions he will put in place. Have questions? Give...
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Foundation Repair and Waterproof Solutions Waterproof Solutions Residential has been helping keep St. Louis dry for more than 20 years. We don’t believe in short term patches. Instead, we fix the damage, and we fix the problem. We carefully evaluate your property to...
Adding a Drainage System in University City
In today's video, Stephen is in University City talking about a home with a cast in place foundation and no drainage system. Listen in as he explains the steps he will take to remedy this situation. Have more questions? Give Waterproof a Call!
Adding a Pier Leg Under Beam: Older Home
In today's video, Stephen is in an older home inspecting their crawl space. This home has a cistern room with some structural issues that need to be addressed. Listen in while Stephen discusses these issues and what needs to be done about them.
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Foundation Repair and Waterproof Solutions Waterproof Solutions Residential has been helping keep St. Louis dry for more than 20 years. We don’t believe in short term patches. Instead, we fix the damage, and we fix the problem. We carefully evaluate your property to...
Improper Gutters
Today Stephen Burton and his team are in Nicholas Ridge repairing improperly installed gutters. Improperly installed gutters can overflow and cause mold and other issues with the structure of the home or building. Listen as Stephen explains the “why”s and how he’s going to fix this problem.
Wasted Money on Wrong Repair
Wasted Money Caused by the Wrong Repair In this video, we are discussing why making the wrong repair to a foundation can be so much more expensive than doing it right in the first place. Someone tried to fix a bowing basement wall by anchoring the metal support to the...
Adding Drain System to a Concrete Foundation
Today we’re looking at a drain tile system in a cast-in-place foundation, or poured concrete basement. "Cast in place" means the concrete is poured between forms. Usually, the finished walls and concrete floor all sit on a footing. But… The Problem The drainage system...
Waterproofing a Seeping Cold Joint
Today Stephen Burton and the Waterproof Solution team are in a concrete basement with a leaking cold joint caused by a repair made by a competitor. Listen in as Stephen discusses the problems it’s caused and how his team is going to repair it.
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Foundation Repair and Waterproof Solutions Waterproof Solutions Residential has been helping keep St. Louis dry for more than 20 years. We don’t believe in short term patches. Instead, we fix the damage, and we fix the problem. We carefully evaluate your property to...
Stone Foundation Masonry Home
Today we are looking at the basement of a stone foundation masonry home. It's not a brick veneer house, but a real brick masonry home with a stone foundation. Cement This home has a lot of negative end waterproofing on it. And that’s why you see the blistering...
Re-routing Water
Repairs like this are why you have a company like Waterproof Solutions come out to your house. I’m out here in God’s country, it is absolutely beautiful out here. But we’ve got a couple of things outside that are hurting the appearance of the house we’re working on...
Crack in Foundation
A section of the foundation of this house has broken loose, causing an extensive series of horizontal cracks.
The Dry Well Solution
The Dry Well Solution First, a little reminder: We’re heading toward spring and that means lots of rain. And sometimes that means as much as two inches of rain at once. In a single spring, it can translate to as much as two thousand gallons of water pressing against...
Waterproof Solution for Garage
Today's Waterproof Problem In today’s video, we’re looking at a garage damaged by a settling foundation, caused by excess moisture. The Waterproof Solution We’ll put four piers in the garage to prevent further damage. There are cracks in the walls caused by the...
Failed Rebar
When a basement is built, they use snap ties to hold the forms and the rebar together. Sometimes, water migrates through an opening in the concrete around one of the ends of the snap ties and reaches the rebar. The water causes the rebar to expand—up to seven times the original size—causing the concrete to blow out.
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Cast in Place Foundation With Soldier Beams
Today we’re working with a cast in place foundation. The 38-foot long basement wall has moved laterally and we need to stick some soldier beams on it.
To Pier or Not to Pier
So there was a patch on a wall using hydraulic cement. Below that, there’s a break in the footing. And there’s no associated breaks in the rest of the foundation, so it’s in a very bound up kind of situation.
Managing Water-Foundation Repair
Today we’re in a cast-in-place foundation. We’ve got some cracks and possible weak spots in the concrete.
Fieldstone Foundation Repair
The Problem We're in a Fieldstone Foundation today. They put Drylok and other things on the walls to help pretty it up and waterproof it. This is what’s called negative end waterproofing, and we don’t want to do a lot of this this, because we're on the wrong side of...
Crack Behind Electric Panel
This is the house from our January 15th post. I meant to cover this in the last video. But we’re going to talk about it today because it’s important. We found a crack behind the electric panel. Let’s get into it. The Problem There is a crack behind the...
Drain Tile System Needed
Drain Tile System Needed It's a typical cast in place foundation that doesn't have...
Rebar Break
All right here, we can see the rust coming through, and this is the front, this is where the front of the garage is. So obviously it’s more exposed, it’s going to be. So this is where that main rebar break is. So we’re going to grind this down. And I believe...
Inspection Process is Paramount
Inspection Requires an Experienced Foundation Specialist Again, from Waterproofs Solutions. You know, it's one thing to buy a house that has a bad drainage system in it, it's another thing for the system that was put in it to be illegal and not detected by the home...
No Plastic on Basement Walls
Hi, this is Stephen, Waterproof Solutions. Just a quick tip, you know, out of sight does not mean it should be out of mind. When you put plastic up over a cast and place foundation, which is a concrete. Block, stone, I don't care what it is. Look at the bugs....
Foundation Repair – Hydrostatic Issues
The Problems Thanks for having me out. What we're in today is a cast in place foundation, poured concrete. It has issues with not only hydrostatic issues and I'm not sure what this anomaly in the floor is. But this over here, we'll come back to that, this over here....
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Foundation Repair and Waterproof Solutions Waterproof Solutions Residential has been helping keep St. Louis dry for more than 20 years. We don’t believe in short term patches. Instead, we fix the damage, and we fix the problem. We carefully evaluate your property to...
Basement Repair in Kirkwood
Basement Repair in Old House It's a 1929 house. It's poured concrete, as we can see here, we can also see that it has a half inch of coating on it. Where you can really see it here, where it's all kind of walked away from the wall. But when an old house like this...
Foundation Assessment
Foundation Problem So we're in the house. It looks like we've got a little bit of an issue here. Go ahead and inject that. Anything coming over the top of the wall, though, obviously is going to have to be dealt with in a little different manner. As we make our way...
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Cast-in-Place Foundation
The Problem All right, so here's three-twenty, they've got this post, put it here. This temp post that weight is supposed to be on the Cast-in-Place Foundation, a.k.a. poured concrete. We see the break in. It's happened after this thing's been smudged with epoxy. We...
Stone Foundation
The Problem So we're outside of your house right now, and what we talked about is the Stone Foundation and the brickwork and tuckpointing in the negative and positive end. We're going to talk about that when we get inside. But out here, after we collect the water,...
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Foundation Repair and Waterproof Solutions Waterproof Solutions Residential has been helping keep St. Louis dry for more than 20 years. We don’t believe in short term patches. Instead, we fix the damage, and we fix the problem. We carefully evaluate your property to...
Cast-in-Place Foundation: Fixing a Fix
The Problem All right, so I'm in what's called a cast in place foundation, concrete walls. "Cast in place" meaning it's cast between two forms. That wall was set on a footing, which is twice the width of that wall and the floor was set on part of the footing. These...
Waterproof Solutions St. Louis Testimonials
Waterproof Solutions STL Testimonials Besides Waterproof Solutions StL, there are a lot of companies out there trying to fix foundations. If you’re good at it, there is some money to be made. But for us it's not just about the money. We find satisfaction in helping...
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Danger Videos 90-105 Foundation Repair and Waterproof Solutions Waterproof Solutions Residential has been helping keep St. Louis dry for more than 20 years. We don’t believe in short term patches. Instead, we fix the damage, and we fix the problem. We carefully...
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Danger Videos 76-90 Foundation Repair and Waterproof Solutions Waterproof Solutions Residential has been helping keep St. Louis dry for more than 20 years. We don’t believe in short term patches. Instead, we fix the damage, and we fix the problem. We carefully...
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Danger Videos 61-75 Foundation Repair and Waterproof Solutions Waterproof Solutions Residential has been helping keep St. Louis dry for more than 20 years. We don’t believe in short term patches. Instead, we fix the damage, and we fix the problem. We carefully...
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Danger Videos 46-60 Foundation Repair and Waterproof Solutions Waterproof Solutions Residential has been helping keep St. Louis dry for more than 20 years. We don’t believe in short term patches. Instead, we fix the damage, and we fix the problem. We carefully...
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Danger Videos 31-45 Foundation Repair and Waterproof Solutions Waterproof Solutions Residential has been helping keep St. Louis dry for more than 20 years. We don’t believe in short term patches. Instead, we fix the damage, and we fix the problem. We carefully...
New Foundation Wall – Big Foundation Problem
Hey kids! Stephen here from Waterproof Solutions, your foundation specialist in St. Louis. Alright. What is the favorite line? Cast in place foundation! Concrete that is poured into two forms—poured concrete. You know what's interesting about this wall? IT’S NEW!!!...
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Danger Videos 16-30 Foundation Repair and Waterproof Solutions Waterproof Solutions Residential has been helping keep St. Louis dry for more than 20 years. We don’t believe in short term patches. Instead, we fix the damage, and we fix the problem. We carefully...
Financing For Foundation Repairs
Financing is now available for your foundation repairs. We are thrilled to offer this option to our Waterproof Solutions customers. If you have a foundation problem, you know you can't afford to ignore it. We hope offering a finance option will make your life easier...
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Danger Videos 1-15 Call Now Request Appointment Ask Us A Question Contact Us Foundation Repair and Waterproof Solutions Waterproof Solutions Residential has been helping keep St. Louis dry for more than 20 years. We don’t believe in short term patches. Instead, we fix...
Say “No” to Plastic on the Walls
Plastic is never a good solution for foundation repair.Good morning Stephen here. I'm here today to talk about foundations.You know I just put something up a year ago, where I was talking about the plastic on the wall. And how a lot of times the franchises want to...
Plan Your Addition or Pool Carefully
Plan First, Dig Later I just recently bought a trampoline for my grandkids. I was so happy to give them that. But you know, trying to find an 11' by 17' spot in the yard that was flat, to put that in was difficult. Can you imagine trying to find a place for a pool or...
Tips From the Foundation Expert
Hi, Stephen here, Waterproof Solutions. So, we are at my fellow Pirates house over here on, in Ballwin. We’ve got a house, the cast and place house that we talked about the foundation and the footings being broken. With this finished basement being so tight, we're...
Cold Joint
Okay. We’re at a cast and place foundation, and what we basically have at Debbie’s house is we’ve got the front wall is starting to leak. They had lateral work done, and when they came in to break the floor out, they caused what’s called a cold joint leak. And that’s...
Mud on the Floor
So, we’re in a cast and place foundation where the footing had dropped. And when the footings drop that generally means that there needs to be some piering done. And piering is when the footing needs to be stabilized. And as you can see, by how I can stick my hand...
Foundation Repairs Gone Wrong
Foundation Problems in Lake St. LouisStephen here at Waterproof Solutions. You know, I work out at Lake St. Louis quite a bit, there’s a lot of clay out here and there’s a lot of things that were done as the houses were built that was a bit of in a hurry. Umm, it...
Sometimes You Don’t Fix It
Hello, folks, Stephen here with Waterproof Solutions. One of the biggest, stress out, what-do-you-do moments is, all right, my house is broken. I’ve had it fixed, I’ve owned it for 20, 30 years, I’ve done right by the house, but now I’m at a point where, I don’t want...
Builder Plate Doesn’t Last
Check Out This Video About Builder PlateOn my knees again! Stay away from it folks, let’s keep this a PG show. Look at this. This is what’s interesting. This is a cove plate that the builder puts in. You see the 45 degree a little bit at the top there. But what they...
Drywall is Bubbling
What’s happenin’ St. Louis? Well, this is one of those things where you buy this beautiful condominium, it’s dressed to the nines, but when you’re buying it there’s a little something wrong with the drywall and they’re like well we’ll fix that for you before we get...
Different Basements Require Different Solutions
At Waterproof Solutions, we know all homes and all basements are different. One of the most important things we need to talk about is how we navigate the inside of your home. Some basements are finished, some aren't. Others are stone, some are block. And some others...
Brick Foundations in St. Louis
Brick Foundations, Unusual in St. LouisHi, Stephen here with Waterproof Solutions. It’s been awhile, but I wanted to show you a neat, old basement in the 116. Take a look over here guys. This is brick. You rarely see brick foundations in St. Louis. You see a lot of...
Street Creep – What are the Signs and Symptoms?
Sometimes foundation problems don't start in the house, they start in the street. Watch Foundations Expert Steven Burton of Waterproof Solutions St. Louis Residential explain how street creep begins. Signs and Symptoms There are certain things to look for when...
Bleeders Have No Place in a Foundation Wall
So, you know I talk a lot about different types of repairs that are out there. But, I’m old school man, I was out there when we were trying to jam these things full of hydraulic cement. Well, some of these companies out there still let the walls leak and they might...
Why Rebar Matters
Waterproof Solutions in St. Louis wants to help you understand why rebar matters. Your dwelling may have problems, showing cracks in its foundation. We want to show you why it needs to be fixed, but also why it happens in the first place. Finding the Unique Solution...
SSCI Bus Tour Waterproof Foundation St. Louis
Waterproof Solutions STL Residential Repairs Foundation on Green Forest Dr., St. Louis Watch the video and take the Waterproof Solutions StL Residential tour of this basement repair. The basement wall of this home was bowing out about three inches, damaging the duct...
If You’re Interested In Learning the Business…
So it's the Monday after the aftermath, Jimmy Smooth's Rat Rod show, and I got to tell you, I keep thinking of all of the different things that happened from the barbecue, the band playing out. The skull bones, I mean skull bones for crying out loud right next to my...
Plan Your Addition Carefully
Plan Before You Dig I just recently bought a trampoline for my grandkids. I was so happy to give them that. But you know, trying to find an 11' by 17' spot in the yard that was flat, to put that in was difficult. Can you imagine trying to find a place for a pool or an...
Downspouts, chasing symptoms
Hi! Well, it's time to talk about downspouts and waterproofing. So many times we chase symptoms. When I say we, I mean the industry, or the homeowner, or the sales person. We see the leak, and we're drawn to do something about it, right there. And I appreciate that....
Our Foundation Inspections Could Save You Money
Foundation Inspections Could Save You Money And Misery Foundation inspections are just one way Waterproof Solutions Residential, can save you money. Many St. Louis residents call us when they have a leak, or a crack, or a flooded basement. But some of them could have...
Waterproofing Solutions for St. Louis Homes
Hi, Steven here. So you might have caught my piering expose' where I talked a little about lateral movement, bracing, tie backs, soldier beams, buttresses, and other waterproofing solutions for St. Louis homes. Do you even know what half of those terms mean? Right....
Carbon Fiber Mistakes Made in St. Louis Homes
Stephen Burton of Waterproof Solutions talks about carbon fiber and mistakes he sees in St. Louis homes.
Home Piering Mistakes Made in St. Louis
So, probably the biggest mistake made in my industry is a home being piered that did not need to be piered and it happens so regularly that it breaks my heart. I'm not sure if we just have bad salesmen, or they're just untrained, or they're in the wrong church. I just...
Piering Mistakes Made in St. Louis Homes
Stephen Burton of Waterproof Solutions talks about big mistakes he has seen homeowners make when it comes to waterproofing and piering their homes. Contact us to learn more.
Foundations Are Everything
Foundations. Big word. It's the most important thing we build on in anything in life. And aren't there so many different foundation types in whatever category we're talking about. We're going to talk about homes now. Different Types of Foundations You could have your...
Protecting Your Home’s Foundation In St. Louis
Protecting Foundations
Foundations In business and in life, foundations are important. They support all we hold dear. So when water threatens the integrity of your foundation, it’s a problem that cannot be ignored. Steps must be taken to protect foundations. When moisture makes its way into...
VAREP Veteran Fundraiser Trivia Night – May 18
Last year, more than 40,000 veterans were homeless, according to the United State Dept. of Veteran Affairs. The good news is that’s roughly a 17 percent decrease from the year before. Significant progress has been made in this area during that last five to ten years,...
Why Am I a Foundation Expert?
So, why am I a foundation expert? Yeah, that's a million dollar question, isn't it? I mean, who in their right mind says, "You know what? When I grow up, I'm gonna be a foundation expert." I don't think anybody does. I mean, if your mom or your dad owned a place and...
Residential Waterproofing Experts
Why am I a residential waterproofing expert? Because I had to be. Like most other entrepreneurial enterprises, this company began with a search for a solution to a problem. After returning home from the U. S. Air Force where I worked on Intercontinental Ballistic...
Why Do People Call Me?
Our Straight Approach Why do people call me? That's the million dollar question. The reality is that I've been doing this long enough, and I have a straight enough approach towards residential waterproofing, that I can be approachable. I understand the seller's got a...
Waterproof Solutions – Why People Call Us
Waterproof Solutions Residential owner, Stephen Burton, talks about why St. Louis homeowners call him for advice and repairs.
FREE Veterans Lunch and Learn – April 26th
Everything you wanted to know about foundations: Stephen Burton, our owner, will be talking and fielding questions from veterans....
Independent Foundation Inspections are a Must when Selling a Home
Independent Foundation Inspections are a Must when Selling a Home –
Land Development Necessities: What to Know Before you Start
Land Development Necessities: What to Know Before you Start
3 Steps Toward a Healthy Foundation this Winter
What you can do to keep your foundation from buckling this winter Winter months are hard on a foundation. This is especially true in the St. Louis area, where we fully experience all four seasons. Each part of the year has a relatively high variance in temperature and...
Why You Need to Inspect Foundations when Buying a Home
Foundation Inspections from a third-party expert let you know exactly what you're getting into Imagine someone moving into their dream home only to discover one year later that their foundation has some serious problems. Turns out the crack in the concrete on the side...
Join Us for a Lunch & Learn Realtor Event December 14
Everything you wanted to know about foundations, but were too afraid to ask! Waterproof Solutions is proud to announce we are co-sponsoring a Lunch & Learn on December 14th. This event, hosted by The Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP), is...
Street Creep: What it is and How to Identify it
Street Creep can rattle your foundation and give your wallet a serious frisk Here in St. Louis, we are subject to a lot of seasonal changes. In the summer, the soil around the city becomes incredibly dry. Then, in the rain-heavy or freezing cold days, the soil can...
The way a Foundation Company Should Operate
At Waterproof Solutions, our character and expertise separate us from the pack. Waterproof Solutions Residential is a locally owned and operated foundation maintenance company. Our company's owner, Stephen Burton, is a foundation repair veteran with over 20 years of...
Feed My People September 16 Fundraiser
We are pleased to announce we are hosting a fundraiser with Feed My People. Join us on September 16 for a night of fun for the whole family. That night, we will have a silent auction, poker tournament and 50/50 raffle. The event will take place at Jilly's Cafe and...
Christmas In July – Help Give Back Today
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Why is my basement wet?
There are many factors that can cause water to enter the home. Each house is unique and that's how we treat each problem --with its own solutions. There is no cookie cutter way to treat every home, which is why we are well-versed in all the problems that can lead to...