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This is where we will post industry news as well as helpful hints for the home and business owner in Chicagoland.

Unlevel/Sinking Concrete Repair

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PolyLevel vs. Mudjacking

PolyLevel vs. Mudjacking
Why Mudjacking Isn't the Best Fix for Sunken Concrete  Let's be honest, uneven concrete is unsightly, lowers your property value, and it's downright dangerous as a trip hazard. Whether it's your sinking driveway, sidewalk, patio, or pool deck – it needs to be fixed and fixed right. But what's the best way to fix your uneven concrete? For many ...
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Summer Weather Impacts

Summer Weather Impacts
In the summer months, a lot can happen to the concrete in and around our homes. And with more people out and about, concrete issues might feel more noticeable – and more annoying. From a sunken sidewalk slab to a cracked concrete driveway, the climate of the region has a direct impact on the soil and, ultimately, the concrete on top of it. It's not...
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Prevent Pool Party Problems This Memorial Day

Prevent Pool Party Problems This Memorial Day
 Memorial Day is around the corner, with the start of summer hot on its heels. This means one thing: pool season. And let's be honest, if you have a pool, you likely have a bunch of people just waiting for you to invite them over. Us included. Let us help you throw the best pool parties this summer by eliminating any safety issues surrounding ...
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Leave Something Better

Leave Something Better
As your concrete, foundation repair, and basement waterproofing contractor, we strive to leave your home better than when we first arrived. At any point, our team members strive to leave you with better peace of mind and – ultimately – a better home. Our customer care team works to promptly get back to you, to ease your home concerns. Our customers...
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Is PolyLevel Environmentally Friendly?

Is PolyLevel Environmentally Friendly?
We've all seen PolyLevel videos on YouTube: heavy sunken concrete driveway slabs moving back up to their original position as if lifted by some supernatural force. It's fun and fascinating to watch. So, what's the catch? Is it expensive? No, not particularly. Is it rare? Actually, we are an exclusive dealer! Aha! It's probably bad for the environme...
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Perma-Seal Concrete Slab Leveling for Industrial & Commercial Buildings

Perma-Seal Concrete Slab Leveling for Industrial & Commercial Buildings
Perma-Seal has helped countless homeowners with sunken driveways, porches, sidewalks and patios, but many may not realize we also live on concrete slabs on a commercial scale. Interior slab leveling made easy. Our PolyLevel® Concrete Lifting & Leveling service can effectively raise uneven floors inside your warehouse or commercial property with...
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Sealed Joints Keep Concrete in Good Shape

Sealed Joints Keep Concrete in Good Shape
 Sealing the joints in your concrete will help keep it looking brand new for years to come. First off, what do we mean when we say "joints in your concrete?" When new concrete gets poured, oftentimes the contractor will make cuts in the top of the concrete. These cuts in the concrete slab, sometimes called control joints, keep the concrete fro...
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3 Concrete Safety Concerns Around Your Home During the Holidays

3 Concrete Safety Concerns Around Your Home During the Holidays
 The holidays are the perfect time to gather friends and family at your home. But, if the concrete around your house is in disrepair, it can cause serious safety issues for your guests. First, sidewalks can become a particular concern if the concrete is needing repair. Uneven sidewalks can be a trip hazard, and sloping or sunken concrete sidew...
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2 Reasons to Refer a Contractor to Your Family & Friends

2 Reasons to Refer a Contractor to Your Family & Friends
 Referring someone to a contractor can be an intimidating task. Here are two very important reasons to consider before passing over that contact information.
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PolyLevel is the NEW Mudjacking

PolyLevel is the New Mudjacking
 If you're reading this blog, you've probably already found some concrete issues around your home and are looking for the right solution to fix these troubles. If the issue is sinking or settling slabs, mud jacking is a technique that's been around for decades. The process involves mixing a mud and concrete slurry and pumping it under a sinkin...
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Real Estate Market

What's Happening in Our Area's Real Estate Market?
 There's no doubt 2020 has been a strange year for careers, families and communities – this includes real estate. Across the country, inventory was at historic lows over the spring and summer months as COVID-19 left many people uncertain about their future. But, for those looking to sell, doing so during a period of low inventory could be a go...
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The Do's and Don'ts of Driveway Repair

The Do's and Don'ts of Driveway Repair
 If you have a home, chances are you have a driveway. (Okay, we really didn't work too hard on that one, keep reading). Driveways in the midwest can often become cracked and sunken. This is a result of the soil underneath those concrete driveway slabs. As the soil softens during rain or moisture, the weight of the concrete could cause the slab...
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Why Sidewalks Become Uneven and Who it Impacts

Uneven Sidewalks and Who They Impact
You probably don't spend much time thinking about the sidewalk in front of your home. It's not so much for you as it is for the pedestrians around your neighborhood. However, the sidewalk on your property is your responsibility to maintain. There are a few factors that could cause a sidewalk to need repairs. Rain can wash away the dirt underneath t...
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How Weather Affects Concrete

How Different Weather Affects Concrete
In the summer months, a lot can happen to the concrete in and around our homes. And with more people out and about, concrete issues might feel more noticeable – and more annoying. From a sunken sidewalk slab to a cracked concrete driveway, the climate of the region has a direct impact on the soil and, ultimately, the concrete on top of it. It's not...
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Sinking Concrete at Your New Home? It Could Be Poorly Compacted Soil

 A new house in a new neighborhood can be exciting. It can feel like the possibilities are endless. Even better, new homes usually come free of problems… for a time. When builders construct new homes, they disrupt the natural soils, digging into them to assemble the foundation and shifting the earth to create a flat space for the home to sit l...
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Perma-Seal Introduces Concrete Lifting and Leveling Service

Perma-Seal Introduces Concrete Lifting and Leveling Service

DOWNERS GROVE, IL -- Perma-Seal Basement Systems is known best for being better because they offer the most advanced patented products and repair methods in the waterproofing and foundation repair industry. Consistently evaluating new solutions for their clients has made them the leader in the Chicagoland and Northwestern Indiana areas. That is why Perma-Seal is excited to announce that they now offer a new, innovative solution for unlevel and/or sinking concrete known as PolyLEVEL.

Unleveled and sinking concrete around a home, building or business poses safety hazards and unwanted liability to the owner, customers, employees and/or tenants. Perma-Seal’s patented PolyLEVEL system can lift all types of indoor and outdoor surfaces including basement, warehouse and garage floors, driveways, sidewalks as well as patios, porches and pool decks.

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