Foundation & basement waterproofing in Alton, IL
Alton is a historic river town with 1800s brick and frame homes on steep bluff streets, plus mid-century neighborhoods farther from the river.
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What we see in Alton
- Madison County homeowners policies automatically include mine subsidence coverage. Report sudden cracking to your insurer.
- Old stone foundations on steep lots often seep at the uphill wall. Drainage and repointing are common fixes.
- Ask how the contractor will reach the foundation on a steep or tight lot.
Questions to ask a foundation & basement waterproofing contractor
- What's causing the problem, and how does your fix address that cause?
- Do you recommend an independent structural engineer's evaluation?
- Which cracks are cosmetic and which are structural?
- What does the warranty cover, for how long, and does it transfer to a buyer?
- Will finished walls or flooring need to come out?
- Are you licensed where required and insured?
Illinois rules
- Roofers must hold an Illinois roofing license from IDFPR and put the license number on bids and contracts.
- Plumbers must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
- On home repair jobs, contractors must give you the “Home Repair: Know Your Consumer Rights” pamphlet, with a signed acknowledgment when the job is over $1,000.
- Home repair contractors must carry liability insurance of at least $100,000 per person / $300,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $50,000 for property damage (815 ILCS 513/25).