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 […]
How to Spot a Bad Contractor
Agreeing to let a someone repair or improve your home takes a big leap of faith. After all, this is your home we’re talking about. More than just a roof over your head, it’s where you and your family spend a large part of your lives together, from first steps to first proms. Plus, your […]
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 […]
4 Reasons the PermaDry is the Best Dehumidifier for Your Home
Your basement or crawl space may seem like a small part of your home, but they have a big impact on your whole house. So if you have high humidity, musty odors and mold growth downstairs, it affects the health and comfort of your upstairs environment, too. Perma-Seal’s PermaDry Dehumidifier™ dries and filters the air […]
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 […]
3 Reasons to Fix Your Home’s Foundation Immediately
Whether you’ve just noticed a crack in your wall for the first time, or you’ve slowly seen it grow from an inch to several, there are a few things that hold true about foundation repair. Foundation issues don’t get better with time, but many people wait an average of five years before they call on […]
