Your local foundation repair and basement waterproofing contractor in Arnold , MO
Local and employee-owned, we provide honest, reliable foundation repair without the scare tactics.
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Why homeowners in Arnold, MO trust Jet Foundation Repair
Owned by the Team, Not a Corporate Office: Because we are 100% employee-owned, the specialists on your job site aren't just hourly staff, they are owners. Unlike national franchises where turnover is high and "corporate" is miles away, our team has a literal stake in your project’s success. This creates a culture of extreme accountability and a level of personal care you simply won’t find with a franchise model.
Engineering Data Over Sales Quotas: National chains often rely on aggressive sales tactics and "one-size-fits-all" systems to hit corporate targets. We take a different approach. We lead with engineering facts and site-specific data. Our goal is to find the right solution, which frequently saves Arnold homeowners thousands of dollars by identifying simple fixes where a franchise might push for a full-scale (and unnecessary) overhaul.
A Deep Understanding of Arnold’s Landscape: We don't follow a manual written in another state. We live and work in the Meramec basin. We understand how Arnold’s specific mix of hillside "creep" and river-valley hydrology impacts your foundation. Our solutions are designed specifically for Jefferson County soil, not a national average.
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Common causes of foundation problems in Arnold, MO
Homeowners in Arnold often face structural issues driven by the city's unique topography and its proximity to the Meramec River.
Hillside creep & lateral pressure
Many neighborhoods in Arnold are built on rolling hills. Over time, the soil on the uphill side of a home can slowly "creep" downward, exerting massive lateral pressure against the foundation. This is the primary cause of the horizontal cracks and inward bowing seen in local basements.
The Meramec Basin "spongy" soil
In the lower-lying areas of Arnold, the soil composition contains more silt and alluvial deposits. This soil is highly sensitive to moisture levels. During heavy rain cycles, the water table rises quickly, creating hydrostatic pressure that forces water through the "cove joint" where your basement floor meets the wall.
Flash flooding & erosion
Because of the elevation changes in Arnold, rapid stormwater runoff can wash away the supporting soil around a foundation (erosion). When the soil is stripped away, the foundation "settles" into the voids, leading to vertical cracks and sticking windows or doors.
Managing drainage in Arnold
In Arnold, the combination of rolling hills and the Meramec River basin creates a unique hydraulic environment that puts constant stress on residential foundations. Because many homes here are built on sloped lots, water management isn't just about a dry basement, it is about preventing "soil creep" and the powerful lateral forces that can shift an entire structure.
To protect Arnold homes from these local terrain challenges, we focus on:
Slope-Side Drainage: We implement specialized systems to intercept water traveling downhill before it reaches your foundation, preventing the saturated soil conditions that lead to bowing basement walls.
Meramec Basin Hydrostatic Relief: For homes in lower elevations, we install high-capacity internal and external drainage to combat the high water table and the "wicking" of moisture through concrete floors.
Erosion & Grading Control: We stabilize the perimeter of your home by correcting soil grade and optimizing downspout discharge, ensuring that rapid runoff doesn't wash away the crucial support soil around your footings.
Financing for foundation repair
We don’t hide financing costs in our quotes by offering "0% interest" loans. Instead, we have partnered with Acorn Finance to give you direct access to the best personal loan options on the market without inflating our repair costs.
Many contractors have to raise their prices by 10-20% to offer "0% financing" because of hidden dealer fees. We keep our prices honest and let you choose the financing that works for you.
Our Arnold foundation repair services
We’re a full-service foundation repair company offering a full range of foundation repair in St. Louis and nearby communities:
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"Expert knowledge and customer service. They really helped me out on my house that had severe foundation settlement. I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again. Thanks for taking the time to answer all my questions. -happy customer"
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About Jet Foundation Repair
Founded by brothers Emmett and Calder Miranker in honor of our late family dog Jet - our shared goal is to transform the essential service of foundation repair into a more efficient, customer-centric, and socially responsible business.