Customer Reviews and Testimonials

I have been a PermaSeal customer for over nine years. I truly am so pleased that I selected your organization to perform my waterproofing needs all those years ago! Since that time, I have really only had two occasions to call for additional assistance. Every representative I have encountered has been a pleasure to deal with.

Yesterday, I had two of your employees (Ramone and Isbi) here to fix a window well drain. I really can't say enough good things about them! They were extremely dedicated to determining the cause of my problem and then taking all the necessary steps to fix it. Aside from their technical skills, I truly need to make mention of the fact they exhibited characteristics that you really can't teach employees. They were extremely courteous, considerate, pleasant, respectful and professional. I sincerely mean these things and could five examples of each comment but let it suffice to say they deserve all of these accolades. I would feel so comfortable welcoming them into my home again!

Please pass on my appreciation to these two employees. They are wonderful representatives of the great PermaSeal organization.

Sincerely,
Jim and Jody O.

Crew was very friendly and courteous and did an excellent job with clean up. The quality of work was as expected (Great)

Everything was great!!  Very Professional.  Price was MUCH less than I expected it to be for the foundation repair job.  Would very highly recommend.

We have heard Permaseal advertisements for years ... particularly impressed with the transferable warrantee. The salesperson oversold the service because I didn't need any convincing.     

We were very happy with the waterproofing work they did - initially and the follow up for the bubbler pot outside.  They are fast and efficient - respectful and thorough and clean.     

I recommend it to everyone and if we ever move to another house, the first thing we will do is call Permaseal.

Professionals that saved me from wasting a lot of money, and they did high quality, on time, professional waterproofing work.     

I received other bids for over $3,000 to fix a leak that I had.  

Dan McGowan, the Perma Seal representative quickly explained that Perma-Seal's proprietary process would get the job done with a warranty for around $200.       

Crew showed up on time.  Done in 25 minutes.  Work area left cleaner than before they started.   Lifetime warranty on the seal.     

What could be better?     

You can trust Dan with his estimates and suggestions.  

You can trust that Perma Seal will deliver the goods.

We own a home built in 1928 and had noticed wall cracks in one corner area of the house which kept reappearing.  Having experience in residential housing, I decided that we had settling issues in on corner of our house.  I knew of Permaseal from listening to Lou Manfredini and thought I would give them a call to have a look at what was going on.  The sales rep agreed with my diagnosis and we scheduled the work.  The price quote was fixed and was right in alignment with what I anticipated.  The workers showed up as planned and were very knowledgeable about foundations.  In the process, we found that the foundation had been poured without footings! (I guess that's how they did things in those days?)  That was not a problem for the push-post pinning system that Permaseal uses.  They proceeded to install the underpinnings, patch the concrete cuts, and clean up.  Would I use them again?  Absolutely!  In particular, if we have other foundation issues, they will be my first call.

After years of water in our basement, we finally decided to do something about it. We called Perma Seal to come and take a look and found we had cove seepage. Joe Sindelar was the associate we met with for our free estimate and he was AWESOME!!! He went over everything with us step by step and set up a date to start the work. We are very pleased with the job Joe and the crew from Perma Seal did on our home. I definitely recommend Pema Seal to anyone and everyone!!! We are already looking into having Perma Seal replace our water heater in the near future. Keep up the good work!!!

Perma-Seal installed an interior drain tile and sump pump with battery back up.  They were very professional, quick and easy to work with.  Everything has worked well for years now.  I would definitely recommend them to others.

I had seepage in my basement and the company was able to send out a sales consultant right away. Jeff came out and figured out the problem very quickly and was able to give an estimate that I felt was very reasonable. Jeff was very thorough and professional. The installers came out a couple of weeks later and fixed my problems in only one hour. Overall experience from the office staff, consultant to the installers was excellent. I recommend Perma-Seal to everyone!

I bought a dehumidifier from them last year (Sanidry) and it has totally changed the way my basement smells.  High humidity was never really a problem down there, but the Sanidry is the real deal when it comes to fighting odors.

Permaseal didn't take any shortcuts when it came to water proofing my basement. They installed a complete drain system, sump pump and sealed all the cracks that were causing water seepage. All I can say is it's been almost 6 months and not a leak yet.    

We have used them a few times for foundation crack repair. They were very quick and did the job well.  When we used them a few years ago, they also had a warranty if any sealed cracks should leak again. They come out and repair again, at not cost.

Did the waterproofing job quickly, neatly, and at a fair price.  Easy to work with, pleasant to deal with. Finished basement a few months ago, no water or seepage since.

I prefer to talk to these waterproofing guys rather than anyone else, super knowldegable.

Permaseal completed a couple jobs for me.  First, they installed exterior drain tiles to fix a seepage issue.  Then, they solved a sewer backup problem by installing a flood control system in my front yard.  From the salesman to the plumber to the crew, all are hard working and professional.  They even saved me $$ by digging around the sidewalk rather than breaking the concrete which would have cost extra to replace.  All in all, these guys are expensive but well worth it.

Excellent quality and service, you get what you pay for! I had Perma-Seal out in March 2013 to repair 5 cracks in my foundation and replace both sump pumps before the big flood of April 2013. The salesman was smart and courteous, he showed me exactly how they would make the repairs and exactly how much it would cost. I did get two other estimates on the repairs before I went with Perma-Seal, one estimate was higher and one estimate was lower. I called the Perma-Seal salesman back and he scheduled the repairs for me. The repair crew was on time and spent several hours making the repairs in my basement. They left my basement cleaner than it was! I made it through the big flood of April 2013 without a drop of water in my basement. Perma-Seal was absolutely worth the investment!

They were very competitive in pricing, I got more for less than the other top basement waterproofer. We needed the interior drain system, and got our cracks filled in the walls and a bubbler discharge line, and still saved $$ over the other bids. We did get 3 other bids, and chose them as an established company, and when they said it would be done in one day we signed on the line.  The date of the work was about 2 months out, which gave us plenty of time to clear out years of stuff stored downstairs, and we had to move the washer and dryer and slop sink or laundry tub, we did our own disconnect and re connect of the laundry tub, and saved more money ( they add charges for a plumber to come out) and we moved  anything else  we did not want to move away from the walls, and we covered everything with tarps.  They arrived on time, actually early,and did not waste a minute getting to work. It will be loud and you will clean up dust, but considering the job done, it was not that bad.  I did not get the battery back up pump, but may in the future, it is recommended, but my neighbors don't have them, and we have a generator in case of power outages. Seepage control is not sewer back up control, so it that is your issue, you will need to have another type of plumbing work done.  It has been a pleasure to not have to step over seepage trails, it has been a wet week or 2 here, and not a drop of water to be found!  Most towns have a rebate for waterproofing or flood proofing, and I will be taking advantage of that too.

These guys are great. They fixed my leaking basement and missed a spot. They came back and repaired it for no charge.

Professional workers, stayed on task, and they did a good cleanup job after the waterproofing project was finished.

Victor did a great job explaining the waterproofing options to us and explaining what he was going to do. We did not talk to Francisco but he was friendly and smiled. They did a good job cleaning up and we are happy with the experience.

Sean came to inspect my waterproofing system. He was extremely courteous, efficient, and knowledgeable. He answered all of my questions completely.

Jason T. was super with our foundation repair project. Thanks again.

The two young men who came to my house were just GREAT, very professional but down to earth, and they found our problem quickly and were very helpful. Thank you for having such great waterproofing employees!

Karl and Dave did a great job with the installation of the new waterproofing system.

Great sales and waterproofing service. I am satisfied with the work done.

Dan R. is a very knowledgeable sales person and he also helped me when I e-mailed him with questions about our waterproofing system after it was installed. I will be calling him again when any other basement problems need to be addressed.

Jesus D. and Ramon D. are the best. I am very satisfied with the waterproofing work done in my home.

2 of the hardest working guys I ever have seen came to my home today to do basement waterproofing work. Thanks again!

On time, professional waterproofing job. It was done quickly with no mess, awesome job.

Jose is the best. He'd better get a raise before I hire him! Great waterproofing service. 100% satisfied.

The gentleman who came to our home for the waterproofing job was fantastic. I could not have been happier. He was professional and courteous.

We are very happy with their waterproofing work in our home.

Allen was very patiently able to explain our problem and the most knowledgeable about the sump, and most of all, he was very courteous. We'll surely refer Perma-Seal to our friends.

Outstanding experience from start to finish. Thorough evaluation of best approach to flood control by consultant (Mike) and Kurt (plumber). Tanya did a superb job in wrestling a permit from Cook County! Marco and his crew were professional and meticulous in their waterproofing work. The work site was left spotless! Perma-Seal is doing it right! I would recommend them to anyone considering this type of work.

Dear Roy: I remember when you did all of your own work with just one helper. You have built a successful business with good employees and morals.

I want to tell you how impressed I was with William who did my 10 point maintenance inspection on March 16th. My pump was vibrating and making water sounds. William took the pump out, replaced the valve and installed a "J" hook strap. The sump pump is almost silent. I hope you keep him on the inspection crew. He is very professional and knows the sump pumps.

Great job by everyone we came in contact with. Office staff, the person who came out for a quote, Kevin, the crew of Alfredo, William, Valentino, and Juan - they did a terrific waterproofing job despite the cold weather. You all were friendly, professional, and very helpful. Thank you!

We have used Perma-Seal twice; in our former home and in our new home. We are very satisfied with the waterproofing work and overall experience. We already highly recommend the company to friends and family and will continue to do so.

Blas and Cipriano did an excellent job in explaining what they were doing with the waterproofing work as I was curious how the process worked. They were very professional.

We were very satisfied and Alfredo and the waterproofing crew were very professional.

Thank you, Karl - you are great! As is the entire waterproofing team at Perma-Seal.

It should be noted that this was a waterproofing service call. The service tech was efficient and answered all our questions and reviewed with us what he had done.

Tony did a great job checking out the new drain system that was installed as part of my basement waterproofing project.

Allen was very professional and informative with the basement waterproofing project.

I've had Perma-Seal twice now to perform work for me and have been thoroughly pleased with each experience. The office staff is friendly and courteous, and the men who have performed the work at my house have been the same. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend then to anyone, especially if they need basement waterproofing work done!

Allen did a very good job of checking the sump pumps and battery backup. Thank you!

Three year warranty check done by Tony on my basement waterproofing system. He was excellent!

I would like you to know how very much I've appreciated your crew member Karl. He is always pleasant, helpful, neat, and knowledgeable. It is really a joy to trust him in your crawl space. Thanks so much! Rosie is great on the phone!

The basement waterproofing team was knowledgeable and communicated the installation project to me clearly. They were able to answer all my questions before, during, and after the job was completed. Allen was very informative and thorough.

The basement waterproofing crew was professional and efficient. They worked fast, showed up on time, and did a great job overall. The second crew that you sent was excellent.

This is the second time I've used Perma-Seal. The wall crack repair work was absolutely great. I haven't had a leak in 10 years on the first time we used your service. Thank you.

This company is one of the most professional entities I have ever dealt with. From the very knowledgeable (yet not pushy) salesman, to the administrative office support, to the workmen, our experience was nothing but pleasant and seamless. Communication was open and consistent, with service reminders calls, a call just before the workmen arrived, and a follow-up call to assess our satisfaction. And the workmanship--excellent!! Everything was handled according to code, with a permit pulled, and the final product passed city inspection with flying colors.

After my dad passed away this year, we knew we had to do something about a very leaky basement in order to sell the house. It was an emotional time going through my parents' belongings and the last thing I wanted was to worry about the basement. We had two foundation cracks filled in my parents' home and then had Perma-Seal install an entire drain tile system. The impending work was explained to us in language that we could understand and then everything went exactly as planned.

Thanks to Perma-Seal's immaculate, accurate, high-quality work, our basement is now bone dry! And the lifetime warranties and transferability to new owners gives us peace of mind as we sell my parents' home.

I would definitely recommend Perma-Seal to all of my friends and family. This is a top-notch company.

Perma-Seal did a full perimeter basement drainage system for us along with installing a new sump pump with back-up. All was done in the 2 days allotted by people who knew what they were doing and were able to explain why they did the things they did. We have now gone through some really heavy rains and have been dryer than ever. Each day they were here at the time promised and cleaned up prior to leaving.

I have used Perma-Seal numerous times before. During the winter, Perma-Seal fixed 2 leaks where seepage was coming through the cracks. Jason came out to fix them, and although it was minor, the work was well done. Jason was especially wonderful as well as Rosie. Rosie knew we were moving and needed to fix the two cracks. Everything was done quickly and efficiently.

The joy of moving into my new home was dampened one Sunday night by water flowing into my finished basement. I found Perma-Seal online and the sales rep. was out the following morning to help. Over the next 6 months Rick worked with me tirelessly as we discovered that my foundation had multiple cracks that weren't disclosed during the sale. Every team that was sent out to repair cracks in my basement was professional and courteous. My basement is now leak free and dry. I would recommend Perma-Seal to anyone who has water problems in their basement.

Perma-Seal responded in a timely fashion to my call and sent a sales consultant out on the date promised. Mike did a very thorough examination of all pertinent areas of the interior and exterior of the house to try to make sure what the problem was. A date was given for work to be done and we are pleased with the result.

I have a dirt crawl space in southern Wisconsin. High water table. Had bad experience with other "waterproofing company" Perma-Seal came in and gave me detailed description on how to correctly do job. From beginning to end, Perma-Seal did EVERYTHING they said they would. Had engineer inspect their work. He was VERY impressed with Perma-Seal. I would recommend Perma-Seal to everybody. Their service people and all others that I had contact with were polite and courteous. Thanks for the great work you did Perma-Seal.

I was happy with the service and I have been a customer for 20 years. They stand by their work. They did not leave a mess and did their work neatly and courteously.

Installed a new sump pump and battery backup. Buried a PVC pipe outside for the water to be expelled underground instead of it just shooting out of a pipe from our house like the old pump. First of all, Robert came to assess our situation. He explained everything he suggested we do and gave reasons why. He was very professional and, we feel, honest. Having heard nothing but good things about Perma-Seal, we accepted the quote that day and an installation date was scheduled. On the day of the scheduled service we received a call from one of the technicians advising they could arrive 1/2 hour earlier if that was okay with us, and it was. (We are used to companies calling because they will be late, so this was nice.) They were very polite, performed the work to our satisfaction, explained how the battery backup works, and cleaned up after.

I hired them to do foundation repair. It went well. They inventoried the entire basement. They explained things thoroughly. They are excellent and have the best price around.

Perma-Seal sealed a cracked foundation wall and replaced a foundation drain to the sump pump. Because of heavy spring rains and severe flooding all over the area, it took some time for them to get here, but the estimator actually gave me good news in that our basement needed less work than we anticipated. He gave me a price and a work date. The guys showed up on Saturday morning a little ahead of schedule (called to make sure it was okay to arrive early). The work was completed in about three and a half hours. They were very careful to wear booties over their shoes while in the house to avoid tracking mud and they left the basement cleaner than when they arrived.

Perma-Seal repaired three foundation cracks under the crawl space. The technician that did the actual work was excellent. He was punctual, courteous, polite, kept a clean work space, and very informative.

This company is one of the most professional entities I have ever dealt with. From the very knowledgeable (yet not pushy) salesman, to the administrative office support, to the workmen, our experience was nothing but pleasant and seamless. Communication was open and consistent, with service reminders calls, a call just before the workmen arrived, and a follow-up call to assess our satisfaction. And the workmanship--excellent!! Everything was handled according to code, with a permit pulled, and the final product passed city inspection with flying colors. After my dad passed away this year, we knew we had to do something about a very leaky basement in order to sell the house. It was an emotional time going through my parents' belongings and the last thing I wanted was to worry about the basement. We had two foundation cracks filled in my parents' home and then had Perma-Seal install an entire drain tile system. The impending work was explained to us in language that we could understand and then everything went exactly as planned. Thanks to Perma-Seal's immaculate, accurate, high-quality work, our basement is now bone dry! And the lifetime warranties and transferability to new owners gives us peace of mind as we sell my parents' home. I would definitely recommend Perma-Seal to all of my friends and family. This is a top-notch company.

The service representative was extremely well-versed in giving us all of the options so that we can make an informed decision. We are very happy to have gone with Perma-Seal and definitely recommend others to go with them as well.

Our Perma-Seal consultant was very knowledgeable, courteous, on-time and helpful in determining what caused the leakage in the basement. Seals were done in the foundation in a timely and professional way at a reasonable price. We would highly recommend Perma-Seal to anyone with basement water problems.

We had a very friendly and knowledgeable sales person and installers. We are completely satisfied thus far with the work completed and we would recommend Perma-Seal to our friends and family.

Water seepage in basement area, due to moderate/heavy rainfall. Perma-Seal was the first company notified (out of three), but due to "backlog" wasn't able to have estimate until late summer. Don Baier was my Sales Consultant, who was very professional, asking questions regarding water seepage, examining the interior of basement area and exterior of the resident, where he noticed two (2) large foundation cracks in the area where water was seeping. Don explained the procedure thoroughly and answered many questions. Don also stated that the earliest date for work would be the last week in October or early November, due to workload/schedule. Within that week the decision was Perma-Seal. On the day of the job the workers arrived promptly, ECSTATIC! was the word. Arturo and his assistants inspected area of work, along with myself. At approximately 8:10 they began work and completed by 10:10 a.m. While they were working I watched, inspected and asked questions. Arturo and company were professional, had a "sense of humor," and didn't mind my question asking. When they completed the job the area was left neat and tidy.

They fixed the cracks in my basement wall and they installed a draining system to stop the leaks in my basement. They did an excellent job!

Perma-Seal installed interior drain tile in our crawl space. The crew did a great job. They kept the house very clean in the midst of a very messy job. Good price.

Just terrific!! Smooth from beginning to end! My Agent, Don was kind, thorough and provided great information and education regarding my basement. He well prepared me for the work that the installation crew would complete. There were no surprises and the project was well done by a team of two super guys, who were professional, courteous and did a great job!

We had been getting ground water seepage in our finished basement. Had Perma-Seal come out to install a system to allow the water to pumped out.  It has been 6 years and we have had no problems since. In fact before they came we ran a dehumidifier year round. After they left it hasn't run at all. I would recommend them without hesitation.

Before Perma-Seal: Every time it rained I'd get water in my basement...more rain, more water. One time when my boys were pushing the water to the sump pump hole they lifted the cover and there was a SNAKE! A couple days later...another snake! That was it. I called Perma-Seal. They came right out and explained everything I needed to fix my problems and gave me a price that really surprised me (pleasantly). They sent their workers out and all their work (and workers) were really great! Now.. no more water, no more snakes, and no more worries when it rains! I can't say enough good things about Perma-Seal! I only wish I knew about them and how affordable they are when I owned my previous house!

Perma-Seal did 2 jobs for me in the last several months. Initial inspection was performed by highly qualified professionals, and was explained in easy to understand manner. Installation was done when and as promised. They call a day ahead and give you a time of arrival, which they always meet. Great work.

I have used Perma-Seal on 3 different occasions. I have nothing but good things to say about there company. One time their estimator made a mistake which resulted in a $600.00 addition. I was not charged. They absorbed the extra fee. If there was ever a problem they returned to correct it at no charge. Their prices are more than fair and I would highly recommend them for any water problem issue. Sincerely, Frank Vondrasek.

Perma-Seal installed an interior drain tile and sump pump with battery back up. They were very professional, quick and easy to work with. Everything has worked well for years now. I would definitely recommend them to others.

After years of water in our basement, we finally decided to do something about it. We called Perma-Seal to come and take a look and found we had cove seepage. Joe Sindelar was the associate we met with for our free estimate and he was AWESOME!!! He went over everything with us step by step and set up a date to start the work. We are very pleased with the job Joe and the crew from Perma-Seal did on our home. I definitely recommend Perma-Seal to anyone and everyone!!! We are already looking into having Perma-Seal replace our water heater in the near future. Keep up the good work!!!

I contacted Perma-Seal in an effort to determine the source of water in my basement, glass block installation, and replacement of my sump pumps. Dan McGowan came out, on time, and went over the entire basement. He was able to show me the source of the water in the basement (not foundation related), and provide estimates for work on the glass blocks and the sump pumps. I have two sump pumps - one sump pit and a "grey water" pit - both with pumps. Dan was able to advise me that the odor in my basement was due to the lack of seals on these pits, and included the pit seals in the estimate. He also noticed that the sewer pipe had leaked at some point, but would benefit from re-packing. I decided to complete this project first. I called to schedule my installation and spoke with Rosie in the call center. She was awesome, friendly, and very helpful. Scheduling was a breeze! On the day of the installation, I was contacted by the crew and advised that they would be there in approximately 30 minutes, which was within their provided 2 hour time frame. The workers arrived, put booties on their feet to prevent water/mud from getting in the house and got to work. The guys were friendly enough, and demonstrated that the pumps were functioning correctly. Overall this was a great experience. I highly recommend Perma-Seal and their staff. I won't hesitate to use them in the future for the glass block installation.

This company is great. The price was unbeatable and was the reason why I chose them over other companies. They arrived on time, worked quickly and efficiently, and were done all in one day! This company is very professional. The workers worked very hard and went nonstop for the most part. They do the best cleanup possible. I used to have water seepage in the basement but they have fixed this problem. I would highly recommend Perma-Seal!

When the representative arrived at my home, he was very friendly and quite professional. He quickly diagnosed the problem as being a crack in the foundation near the basement window. He assured us that there was a 95% chance this was really the only problem and that it would not be very expensive to repair. He quoted a price of around $400 and set up a time for the repair man to come out and repair the cracks. Everything happened as described and we were very happy to see there were no more basement leaks after a heavy rain. I would not hesitate to use this company again and I am very grateful to the representative for saving us money.

Perma-Seal Basement Systems sealed a large crack in the foundation where water was constantly seeping into a room in our basement. They were here for several hours because there was constant water seeping into the room while they were trying to seal the crack in the foundation. They worked diligently until the crack was completely sealed. I paid exactly what they estimated the work would cost.

The certified foundation consultant that came out was very professional and explained every detail of what he recommended and why that work was needed. The crew that came to do the work were also professional and very knowledgeable. After cleaning the original sump pump, they saw that there was no need to do the additional work originally quoted. Because they knew what they were doing, I ended up saving $1,000 because there was not need to break concrete and install a double basin. They arrived early, at 7:30 a.m. and were finished by 10:00 a.m. I was extremely pleased with their work from start to finish.

Just terrific!! Smooth from beginning to end! My Agent, Don was kind, thorough and provided great information and education regarding my basement. He well prepared me for the work that the installation crew would complete. There were no surprises and the project was well done by a team of two super guys, who were professional, courteous and did a great job!

I have had a basement water problem for years. When I contacted Perma-Seal their Certified Foundation Consultant Mike Keating presented to me a plan to fix the problem once and for all. Mike was prompt, courteous and above all, knowledgeable. He listened to my problem, examined both the inside and outside foundation, and presented two options for my consideration. Their was no pressure to pursue any option. I felt that their Waterguard system was right for me. He described this system in detail and prepared a detailed quote that listed all components and prices. I agreed and a Perma-Seal team showed up on the predetermined date. The team was extremely competent. They did their work efficiently and finished in one day. I have been completely satisfied with their work and less than one week later the Chicago area had one of the heaviest rainfalls in years. I did not have a drop of water in my basement! I would recommend Perma-Seal to anyone looking to solve their basement water problems.

Perma-Seal sealed 6 cracks in my foundation. It was great! They came in and were done in about 4 hours. They cleaned up after themselves too and since then not a drop of water coming in. I love it, should've done this a long time ago.

Perma-Seal trenched the perimeter of my basement, installed drainage and sump pump system, and lined walls with waterproof membrane. They were punctual and finished the project early. With the storms and rain we have had this fall their work was put to the test week after week. As I write this review I am in the basement as we wait for the storms and tornado warnings to end. Our basement is water tight and free of the musty odor.

Being at a low spot in my neighborhood, the heavy rains we get periodically through the year, and the amount of water I was seeing getting pumped out during those rains, I wanted some assurances of having a good sump/backup system for my basement (even though I was happy with my self-installed system, I felt like it was time to invest in something more professional looking). After getting a few quotes, I settled on these guys, simply because of the professionalism they showed during their initial visit. The price was a little high for my taste, but then, all bids were coming in around at a similar price. The guy that did the install was professional, clean, and courteous. Now, after a year of it working, I'm happy, it's been functioning well. I would recommend this company for sump-pump installs.

Perma-Seal arrived on time on the designated date to perform the contracted services. All of the employees were very professional and knew their jobs very well. The work was performed in the allotted time frame and very little mess was left when you consider that a jackhammer was used, gravel for the drain was moved inside, and then fresh concrete was mixed and poured to cover the trench. I was very pleased with the work and have had no seepage since the work was done. It's great that the work has a lifetime warranty and is transferable to a new owner should I ever sell my home. Perma-Seal is a very well run organization and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anybody.

I had water coming in through two spots in the basement. I was shown all options and pricing but Perma-Seal recommended the cheapest option for one of the leaks (the other was due to the access door) saying that he would be surprised if I needed anything more. Three years later and about four different torrential downpours and he is still right!!

We used Perma-Seal Basement Systems. They did a drain pipe in the basement, and they put in a sump pump. They also had to do something to my sewer line, which was a big job, so they had to call a special plumber. The service worked out great. They were great, they were in and out quickly, and they cleaned up.

They were extremely professional and did excellent work. The workers kept everything very clean considering they were digging up our basement floor which can cause quite a mess. They worked quickly and there were no issues throughout the entire process. I would certainly recommend them to a friend. They are probably not the cheapest service out there, but when you're dealing with your foundation I would not want to be going with the cheapest, but the ones who do the job well.

Found a large crack in the foundation during a bathroom remodel. This crack was not actively leaking but it was large enough that it took more time and material to fix. The person that performed the work was courteous and cleaned up after himself.

I inadvertently crossed leads on my sump pump battery causing a recharging problem for the system. While out of town, my wife called Perma-Seal to service our unit which turned out to be out-of-warranty. They sent a serviceman out to essentially sell a new system since this one was out of warranty. He was honest, and professional enough that he saw the issue was mine, fixed the connection and charged us $0. He won my loyalty for life with his actions.

We own a home built in 1928 and had noticed wall cracks in one corner area of the house which kept reappearing. Having experience in residential housing, I decided that we had settling issues in on corner of our house. I knew of Perma-Seal from listening to Lou Manfredini and thought I would give them a call to have a look at what was going on. The sales rep agreed with my diagnosis and we scheduled the work. The price quote was fixed and was right in alignment with what I anticipated. The workers showed up as planned and were very knowledgeable about foundations. In the process, we found that the foundation had been poured without footings! (I guess that's how they did things in those days?) That was not a problem for the push-post pinning system that Perma-Seal uses. They proceeded to install the underpinnings, patch the concrete cuts, and clean up. Would I use them again? Absolutely! In particular, if we have other foundation issues, they will be my first call.

This company has worked for me numerous times. I had a water leak in the basement that we could not locate. The first time they came out they found where it was coming from. At that time I had a sump pump put in and also some patching on the outside walls. This year they came for my yearly check and I told them I wanted a battery back up for the pump. They were outstanding. They did not try to sell me the most expensive just the one that would serve my purpose. Since having this done I have not had a drop of water and we have had some bad rain storms. All their workers are very professional and courteous. They come in and when they leave you never even know they were there. Their cleanup is outstanding. I would highly recommend this company to others who are having water problems. The water was not coming from the drain it was hydro-static pressure which I never heard of before. They knew what it was and correct the problem.

During heavy rainfalls, I had water that seeped into the crawlspace that eventually would overflow into the house living area. There was no piece of mind knowing heavy rain was coming our way. I had several companies provide several estimates. Perma-Seal had a great way of explaining exactly what the issue was and made the proper recommendation of the work that needed to be done. We recently had flooding in our area due to heavy rains. I was pleased to see that we had not one drop of water seep in the crawlspace. This rainfall confirmed the expertise of Perma-Seal and what a wonderful job they did for me. I highly recommend Perma-Seal to assist with any water seepage problems you may have. This investment pays off in the long run and gives you piece of mind that your home is protected when heavy rains occur.

Water coming out of the basement drain and leaking from our basement walls was the issue at hand when we decided to hire this company. The cam showed roots and damage on the pipes that led to the city sewer from our catch basin. We hired Perma-Seal to resolve the issue of water in our basement last year several months after we purchased our new home. The service was timely, communication with the company representatives and contractors was easy and the amount we spent was worth the results. We have been and we will continue to recommend Perma-Seal to our friends and families because of their good service.

Excellent service and professionalism from start to finish, not to mention the lifetime guarantee! Will continue to recommend this company to friends!

I felt dumb because I didn't know what I needed for my house. My front door had a gap at the bottom and its made my utility bills higher. I was compaining to a guy friend and he said call Perma-Seal. They were very helpful and explained every thing perfectly. Not only that but they were able to fix that and a problem with my foundation I didnt know I had.

Very courteous and knowledgeable staff. Very helpful when my old sump pump gave up the ghost during a heavy rain.

My basement is as dry as can be after they waterproofed it. I am completely thrilled with the results I had. There's not one negative thing about this whole experience.

I live in Tinley Park and I called Perma-Seal because my basement was leaking after every rain and they came out and gave a price quote. It was a lot of money to spend so I called another waterproofing company to get a second opinion. They was only dollars difference but there attitude and willingness to fix the problem made me choose them over the other people. They were all so nice and professional and worked quickly. We had our first big rain yesterday and there is no water in my basement.

We had a great experience using Perma-Seal. The sales guy was really professional, took plenty of time to explain why the water seepage happens, showed us a really well designed computer presentation offered solutions and then followed up with a written bid. We compared 3 other companies and checked out references before having the work done by Perma-Seal.

Had my foundation repaired – I just had my foundation repaired by them. They worked very quickly for the middle of winter and I was very impressed by the way they worked and surprised me by the outcome.

Always had great service! – I had a great experience with Perma-Seal,both times that I used them. They repaired a leak in the basement of my previous home 17 years ago, and they did work in my current home in the fall of 2009, and I have never had water in my basement after their repairs. The estimators are always very thorough and make sure that I understand the process and cost involved, and the crew always delivers. Highly recommended!

Everything was great!! Very Professional. Price was MUCH less than I expected it to be. Would very highly recommend.

Professionals that saved me from wasting a lot of money, and they did high quality, on time, professional work. I received other bids for over $3,000 to fix a leak that I had. Dan McGowan, the Perma-Seal,representative quickly explained that Perma-Seal's proprietary process would get the job done with a warranty for around $200.Crew showed up on time. Done in 25 minutes. Work area left cleaner than before they started. Lifetime warranty on the seal. What could be better? You can trust Dan with his estimates and suggestions. You can trust that Perma-Seal,will deliver the goods.

Perma-Seal didn't take any shortcuts when it came to water proofing my basement. They installed a complete drain system, sump pump and sealed all the cracks that were causing water seepage. All I can say is it's been almost 6 months and not a leak yet.

We have used them a few times for foundation crack repair. They were very quick and did the job well. When we used them a few years ago, they also had a warranty if any sealed cracks should leak again. They come out and repair again, at no cost.

After having 2 major basement floods and a few minor ones over the years, I decided to throw in the towel and give Perma-Seal a call. A rep came out a few days later and assessed my situation and gave me an estimate on the spot. The price was lower than I thought it would be. The salesman was very professional and 'no pressure'. He did inform us, though, that they were so busy they wouldn't be able to install the system until the first week of October and this was the last week of June, 2009! I kept my fingers crossed during the weeks prior to the install that we wouldn't have anymore flooding rains. The crew came on the first of October and was finished the next afternoon. I'm writing this on July 24, 2010, after over 7 inches of rain fell on Chicago in less than 12 hours. I'm very pleased to say that my basement remained bone dry. It's so dry that my dehumidifier didn't even turn on. THANK YOU, PERMA-SEAL! I waited to write this review because I wanted to wait and see if the system could handle an Armageddon-ish rainstorm and it passed with flying colors! My poor neighbors are all bailing out their basements and I feel sorry for them. Needless to say I'm overjoyed with the Perma-Seal system in my basement. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because the crew left a bit of a mess for me to clean up, mainly concrete dust.

Excellent quality and service, you get what you pay for! I had Perma-Seal out in March 2013 to repair 5 cracks in my foundation and replace both sump pumps before the big flood of April 2013. The salesman was smart and courteous, he showed me exactly how they would make the repairs and exactly how much it would cost. I did get two other estimates on the repairs before I went with Perma-Seal, one estimate was higher and one estimate was lower. I called the Perma-Seal salesman back and he scheduled the repairs for me. The repair crew was on time and spent several hours making the repairs in my basement. They left my basement cleaner than it was! I made it through the big flood of April 2013 without a drop of water in my basement. Perma-Seal was absolutely worth the investment!

They were very competitive in pricing, I got more for less than the other top basement waterproofer. We needed the interior drain system, and got our cracks filled in the walls and a bubbler discharge line, and still saved [money] over the other bids. We did get 3 other bids, and chose them as an established company, and when they said it would be done in one day we signed on the line. The date of the work was about 2 months out, which gave us plenty of time to clear out years of stuff stored downstairs, and we had to move the washer and dryer and slop sink or laundry tub, we did our own disconnect and re connect of the laundry tub, and saved more money ( they add charges for a plumber to come out) and we moved anything else we did not want to move away from the walls, and we covered everything with tarps. They arrived on time, actually early,and did not waste a minute getting to work. It will be loud and you will clean up dust, but considering the job done, it was not that bad. I did not get the battery back up pump, but may in the future, it is recommended, but my neighbors don't have them, and we have a generator in case of power outages. Seepage control is not sewer back up control, so it that is your issue, you will need to have another type of plumbing work done. It has been a pleasure to not have to step over seepage trails, it has been a wet week or 2 here, and not a drop of water to be found! Most towns have a rebate for waterproofing or flood proofing, and I will be taking advantage of that too.

We have heard Perma-Seal advertisements for years particularly impressed with the transferable warrantee. The salesperson oversold the service because I didn't need any convincing. We were very happy with the work they did - initially and the follow up for the bubbler pot outside. They are fast and efficient - respectful and thorough and clean. I recommend it to everyone and if we ever move to another house, the first thing we will do is call Perma-Seal.

Did the job quickly, neatly, and at a fair price. Easy to work with, pleasant to deal with. Finished basement a few months ago, no water or seepage since.

Perma-Seal completed a couple jobs for me. First, they installed exterior drain tiles to fix a seepage issue. Then, they solved a sewer backup problem by installing a flood control system in my front yard. From the salesman to the plumber to the crew, all are hard working and professional. They even saved me $$ by digging around the sidewalk rather than breaking the concrete which would have cost extra to replace. All in all, these guys are expensive but well worth it.

We had Perma-Seal install a drainage system that keeps the water out of the basement during the heavy rain. As the other reviews mention it did take a while to get an appointment but that I guess is reality of their availability after a big storm The sump pump system is interesting and well designed since it has a battery backup so if our power goes out the pump will still function. System was put in about year and half ago and we have had no water issues since. I would recommend.

One wall of our garage was sinking. Perma-seal diagnosed the problem and suggested a solution. They poured piers to support the sinking wall. It was not cheap, but I believe the solution was the correct one. The Perma-Seal team was professional and courteous. They arrived on time and worked efficiently. They cleaned up well after themselves. Our village inspector was pleased with the work and told me that he never expects to see a problem on a Perma-Seal job.

The crew was great, patient and answered all of my questions. Best money I have ever spent on my home!

The work was great and I am extremely satisfied with what Perma-Seal did for me. Your consultant Dan Arcus was top notch and professional.

These two employees (James A. and Bill H) are great examples “role models“ of what client services should be, I know you advertise this but it is VERY TRUE! Both of them took time to not only answer my questions or listen to my concerns but would stop doing work to look at me while answering my numerous questions. There are many people who come in, do service and seem very eager to get in out, this was not the case with your company. Thank you very much for having such great service and these two members should definitely be praised for their work!

I am super excited about your work. I could not be happier with how the job went, from the first call until the work was completed. Everything was great!

When we found two cracks in our basement wall while clearing the area for the installation of a new furnace, we thought of Perma-Seal first. They repaired cracks in our basement walls a few years after we moved into our newly built home in 1973. Back then, Roy Spencer worked on the jobs himself. Being a new Angie's List member, we looked them up and saw that they have continued to satisfy customers over the years. We called and Consultant Jim Burlison responded within 48 hours to give us an estimate. He was very hands-on and examined each site before suggesting a solution. On the scheduled day, the technician called and asked if he could arrive early to do the job. The work was done professionally, quickly, and with no leftover mess or cleanup. Now that the epoxy has cured, we will chip off the plugs and paint the wall. Although there are companies out there who can do the job for less money, Perma-Seal provides a free lifetime service warranty on their repairs. It's comforting to know that these are two cracks we won't have to worry about...Thanks, Roy Spencer for owning a company that really delivers. And thanks, Perma-Seal for the nice experience!

Absolutely professional. I called to schedule an estimate. They came and explained everything very thoroughly pros and cons. After getting estimates from other companies we decided for them. They showed up on time on the date they said they would. Julian (head crew) was very professional. They started and finished the same day, working pretty much non-stop for 12 hours. When we decided that changing the main pump was the best option, he checked on his truck and didn't have one to install right then. He said the next day they would call to install the new main pump. And, that is exactly what they did. By early morning they called and they were on their way! This is the most amazing part: they made a mistake in the charges so I double paid for the main pump. They called me, explained the mistake and canceled the charge. Absolutely honest. This company totally lives up to the A rating they have and more.

Just want to say thank you to Perma-Seal for doing such a fine job on my basement.

I was very satisfied with Perma-Seal when they came to my home to seal around the gas line coming into my basement. I will definitely refer you to my neighbors if they have similar problems.

I am usually hesitant about having people work in my home, but the Perma-Seal crew was so courteous when they came to seal a crack in my basement and install my backup sump pump. They were so helpful in answering all of my questions, and they cleaned up before they left.

I had the option of using another contractor, but I chose to have Perma-Seal perform the interior crack repairs because I trust their years of experience and excellent reputation as a foundation repair company in Chicago.

I was very satisfied with the drain tile and sump pump installation that was done by the Perma-Seal waterproofing crew. Jim went out of his way to make sure that I was happy and stayed informed with the work that they did.

The Perma-Seal consultant was very informative and patient, and the crew was quick and very clean when they worked on my basement. The finished product looks beautiful!

Juan from Perma-Seal was very helpful when he and his waterproofing crew worked on my basement. I would gladly welcome them back!

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The Perma-Seal crew did a good job waterproofing my basement. You waterproofed my basement one week before our record rainfall and I had not one drop through those fixed cracks!
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Bill Nicholson of Perma-Seal was very professional, polite and thorough. He did not rush, and even asked me if I had any concerns or questions. I will have him come back on next year when I have a new sump pump installed!
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A+ for Perma-Seal! They were so likable, courteous and well-mannered when they were in my basement. They really went beyond my expectations and everything was as clean as a whistle when they left! (read actual letter)

The Perma-Seal service tech was professional and he completed the sump pump exchange without a problem. I will continue to recommend your company!
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Dealing with Perma-Seal was a great experience from the small repair price to dealing with the people. Our basement consultant answered every questions and explained everything clearly. Awesome job on our basement!
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If I ever need Perma-Seal's services again, I would appreciate it if you would send out the very same foreman - Mr. Blas and crew. Thank you for your help on my basement!
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Tony from Perma-Seal was very thorough and explained about the problems with our foundation and what corrective actions should be taken to resolve the issue step by step. Very exceptional!
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Victor and Eleazar from Perma-Seal did a wonderful job. They cleaned the job sites in and out when finished. We need more people like them in the world!
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The crew from Perma-Seal immediately went to work on waterproofing my basement and kept work until it was finished. They working harmonious like a symphony and completed the job in one day. It was definitely worth it to know that I won't have anymore leaks in my basement!
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Blas and Oscar did a great job. They make Perma-Seal look very good!
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The Perma-Seal crew worked through a rain storm to finish waterproofing my basement within one day. They were very professional and respected my property. Thank you very much for a job well done!
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Perma-Seal was so nice to come to St. Charles and work on our house. I will highly recommend them for sure!
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I have nothing but praise for Perma-Seal. They were all so nice, helpful and patient when answering questions about my foundation. The crew introduced themselves when they arrived and left the work area very clean when they left. Working with Perma-Seal was such a pleasant experience!
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I was very pleased with the result after Perma-Seal worked on my foundation. The crew was well-managed, courteous and careful of my property and everything was done as described. I received full value for the money!
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During the last 3 months, I have been attempting to solve a water leakage problem at my property in Chicago. It is an expensive single family home that I have been fortunate enough to rent to very nice, responsible people. Unfortunately, I have had sewer smelling water entering the lower level every time it rained. It is a finished living area. Let me tell you something, I have been rehabbing and building for 20 years. I have been a Real Estate broker for 20 as well. I tell people all the time, You can never have all three…speed, competence and price. You always have to pick two. Well, for the first time in my career, Dan McGowan gave me all three. He was fast, considerate, competent and did not try to rip me off. I also felt Steve was out for my interest every minute. This was a rare experience for me. I just wanted to let you know that you have some great employees. However you found them, I would write it down. I will always call your company first. I am also putting your numbers in my newsletter for all to see.

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We needed our single pane basement windows replaced. I scheduled several companies for bids, Perma-Seal had the lowest bid by a few thousand dollars, but the quality of the windows is just as good if not better than the competition. The install was great, no real mess to speak of. The installers took their time and did the job right. I will use Perma-Seal again in the future if needed. Very pleased with the whole experience.

You are very fortunate to have Dan McGowan, Maurillio and crew in your employ. Dan was very informative and answered all my questions. It was his demeanor compared to another company that I decided to go with your company. I would also like to add that Maurillio and crew were on time and very polite and worked very diligently. Maurillio made sure everything was cleaned before leaving. Thank you. You have a great company and I will “pass it on.”

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I cannot even begin to thank you enough for all of your help with the location of the entry point of the water seepage in my basement. Your professionalism, friendliness and kindness are so very much appreciated. Perma-Seal is the best ever because of people like you! Thank you very much for all of your help.

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I requested an estimate for a leak in foundation. Dan McGowan came out,did a preliminary review and came back to dig out my foundation to find the crack. He only found a poor job by the previous owner in some brick work at the top of the foundation. He spent a couple of hours and would not bill me. A welcome experience with an honest contractor. I would definitely recommend Perma-Seal for giving a honest foundation repair estimate and being extremely helpful even when there was no apparent monetary gain to be had.