Settling Foundation in Schaumburg, IL
Home of the Motorola Solutions headquarters, Schaumberg in Illinois is a northwestern suburb of Chicago with a population of about 75,000. Incorporated as a village in 1956, Schaumberg has grown to become one of the more prosperous cities in the last fifty years. But prosperity hasn’t diminished one of the most common issues homeowners have […]
Joliet DIY Sump Pump Installation – Why it’s NOT Recommended!
Perma-Seal Basement Systems is delighted to announce that it has been named a 2011 Chicago Tribune Top Workplace in Illinois by its very own team members. Local companies in Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces were selected from employee surveys measuring qualities including company leadership, communication, career opportunities, working environment, managerial skills, pay and benefits. Since 1979 […]
Damp-Proofing vs Waterproofing in Chicago
Basements, being the lowest room in a home, have a tendency to collect water. Aside from the weather, damp and wet basements are also caused by hydrostatic pressure from the water table below ground, and when sewers back up. To prevent water from permeating through your basement walls, you’ve no doubt heard of ‘damp-proofing’ and […]
Sump Pump Talk
The heart and soul of every waterproofing system is the sump pump. Basically, a sump pump is an appliance that pumps water out away from your home, thereby preventing water build-up and floods. While a home’s sump pump should ideally be checked everyday, we all know that’s not possible. Instead, try to check if it’s […]
Hinsdale Sewer Line Inspection
One of the top 1% of wealthiest towns in Illinois, Hinsdale is a village that is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is home to many beautiful residences and is known for its teardown culture, with over 30% of homes being rebuilds. Whether your home is a rebuild or not, it has a sewer […]
Aurora Basement Waterproofing Companies
Located in the outer region of Greater Chicago is the second most populous city in Illinois, Aurora. With a population of about 198,000 the city has grown from a mid-size manufacturing city into the one of the fastest growing areas in the country. While the city grows, so do the problems that plague it. One […]
Highland Park Sewer Camera Inspection
One of several municipalities located on the North Shore of the Chicago metropolitan area, Highland Park in Illinois lies just 23 miles north of downtown Chicago. With a population of nearly 30,000, it was founded in 1869 and today, is known for several of its landmark structures by prominent architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, […]
Chicago Structural Foundation Repair
With 2.7 million residents, Chicago is the third most populous city in the country and is the most populous in the state of Illinois. Incorporated in 1837, it has grown to become a major cultural influence with contributions in art, novels, films, comedy, theater, and music. Known as the Windy City, Chicagoans not only have […]
Elk Grove Village – Get Rid of That Musty Crawl Space Odor
Located in northeastern Illinois, Elk Grove Village is a municipality that lies just adjacent to the city of Chicago. Known for the herd of elk that lives in a grove in Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village is also home to the largest industrial park in the country. With its proximity to the Windy City, it’s […]
Elk Grove Village Structural Foundation Damage
A municipality that is adjacent to Chicago, Elk Grove Village is known for the herd of elk that lives in a grove in Busse Woods. With a population of about 33,000, it is also known as the home of the largest industrial park in the country with more than 3,600 business. While the elk graze […]
