Foundation & basement waterproofing in Belleville, IL
Belleville is one of Illinois' oldest cities, with 1800s brick homes around downtown and its historic district, plus mid-century and newer neighborhoods farther out.
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What we see in Belleville
- St. Clair County is one of the Illinois counties where mine subsidence coverage is included automatically in homeowners policies. If cracks appear suddenly, ask your insurer whether a subsidence claim makes sense.
- 1800s brick and stone foundations commonly seep through old mortar. Repointing and exterior drainage are common fixes.
- Ask the contractor whether the movement looks like settling, soil pressure or something else, and to put it in writing.
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).