Why Foundation Repair Is Not a Do-It-Yourself Job
Our company works with homeowners every day to diagnose their foundation issues and implement a permanent fix. Occasionally, we are called out to a home after a homeowner has tried to fix the problem themselves. This is NEVER a good idea. Problems with your home’s foundation can affect safety and property value. Foundation problems are […]
How The Frost Line Affects Your Home’s Foundation
Many homeowners hear the word “frost” and think about bringing their flowers or other potted plants indoors before temps dip below freezing. While frost impacts landscaping and other elements outside the home, it can also have a big impact on your home’s foundation. Frost is essentially water in and around the ground that has turned […]
What Your Sticking Windows and Doors Are Telling You
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. But when it comes to your home’s windows, they might just be the eyes that help you see its foundation problems. Stick with us here. Actually, sticking is the key to the issue. When windows and doors stick in their frames, most people will chalk […]
How Salt and Sand Can Lead to Concrete Issues
Whether it’s a cracking driveway, pitting concrete sidewalks, or a crumbling stoop, what you put on your concrete during the winter can have a major impact. There are many factors that can play into the concrete around a home falling into disrepair. One primary reason is the soil under the concrete. But, what you put […]
Four Questions to Ask a Contractor BEFORE They Start Work On Your Home
We’ve all had bad experiences with home-repair contractors at one time or another. They cancel appointments or show up late. They don’t clean up after the job is done. Maybe they spring an unexpected charge on you, forcing you to pay more than the estimate. Regardless of the situation, once a contractor has started work, […]
Do you have Sagging Floors above your Crawl Space?
A gap between the floor and the baseboard, uneven tilting floors, or a bounce as someone walks across the room – these are signs of sagging or sloping floors in a home. Unfortunately, sagging or sloping floors are an issue that most often gets worse overtime. It can be a sign of foundation issues within […]
5 Reasons You Need Your Crawl Space Inspected ASAP
Make no mistake, if you’re experiencing an issue with your home’s crawlspace, that means you have a problem with the foundation your home is built on. Unfortunately, homeowners wait an average of 5 years (or longer!) to get their foundation inspected. But, the longer you wait, the more expensive the fix will likely become. Here […]
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 […]
Saving Money on Major Home Repairs
It’s time for a necessary home repair. Problems such as foundation issues, sinking concrete, sump pump failures—you name it!—can sneak up on us. Heck, even if you’ve known for a while that an expense was coming, why pay more than you have to? The best thing you can do is be informed. Fix It Early […]
Bowing Walls are a Big Deal
Are my foundation walls bowing? Bowing walls are a big problem for homes in the Chicagoland area and a big question Perma-Seal gets asked about from homeowners. Bowing walls show that the home’s foundation has inward movement – meaning it’s becoming less stable over time. The soil on the outside of the home causes the […]