Sep 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Short answer: yes, some St. Louis municipal programs can help pay for structural breaks under the public right-of-way, but the sewer lateral itself is private property, so homeowners usually cover most repairs themselves. Order a sewer camera inspection before you buy...
Sep 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Foundation cracks fall into five main categories: horizontal, vertical, diagonal or stair-step, hairline/shrinkage, and slab or footing cracks. Horizontal and diagonal cracks tend to signal the most serious problems, while thin vertical and hairline cracks are usually...
Sep 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
GFCI protection is required in bathrooms, kitchens (countertop receptacles), garages, outdoor locations, basements, crawl spaces, laundry areas, and any receptacle within 6 feet of a sink, tub, or shower, along with pools, spas, and pool-related lighting. That’s the...
Sep 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
If your well tests positive for coliform bacteria, stop drinking the water immediately and switch to bottled water or a full rolling boil while you confirm the result. Collect a careful repeat sample and ask a state-certified lab to test specifically for E. coli or...
Sep 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Get a professional buyer’s inspection, and attend it in person, because it reveals safety and major-system problems an appraisal never checks. Once you have the report, you can request repairs, negotiate a credit, renegotiate the price, or walk away under your...
Sep 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Call a licensed home inspector first for a general pre-purchase scan; hire a licensed structural engineer only when the inspection flags possible structural issues, you’re planning a major renovation, or a lender or insurer requires a stamped report. The sequence...
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