How Foundation Piering Can Save Your Elk Grove Village Home From Collapsing
Located in Illinois, Elk Grove Village is a municipality that’s home to a herd of elk in a grove at the edge of the Busse Woods forest preserve. Aside from the origins of its name, Elk Grove Village is also home to the biggest industrial park in the US, with over 3,600 businesses in a […]
How Crawl Space Encapsulation can Protect Your Entire Home
A village in Cook and DuPage counties in Illinois, Hinsdale is listed as in the top 1% of the wealthiest towns in the state. Known for its beautiful residences, Hinsdale is a pleasant place to live in. However, like most places in the Chicago area, it is prone to extreme weather conditions, making homes susceptible […]
Fixing Foundation Cracks in Downers Grove, IL – What You Need to Know
A village in DuPage County, Illinois, Downers Grove was named number 8 in Forbes America’s Friendliest Towns and number 5 in CNN’s Best Places for a Healthy Retirement. It also has one of the nation’s most educated citizenry and has expansive parks, and a significant number of doctors and hospitals. Downers Grove also has one […]
Winter Thaw Causing Basement Moisture Damage in Chicago – Tips for Preventing a Leaky Basement
A recent winter thaw has left many Chicago homeowners with a leaky basement. Fortunately, Perma-Seal is here to help. With more and more snow melting on the lawn and on roofs, it’s no surprise that a lot of people are coming home or waking up to flooded basements. However, this isn’t a problem that you […]
Melting Snow is Leading to Wet Basements in Chicago – Ways to Prevent Water Damage
Temperatures are on the rise in the Chicago area, and while it means that going outside is a little more bearable, it also means that the snow is starting to melt. This melting snow means wet basements for a lot of homeowners in the region. This basement moisture can cause serious damage if left neglected […]
Tips for Affordable Basement Waterproofing in Arlington Heights
A suburb of Chicago, Arlington Heights in Illinois is best known for being the home of the Arlington Million, a Breeder’s Cup qualifying event, held at the Arlington Park Race Track. Sharing the same weather as Chicago, Arlington’s annual precipitation is at 38.25 inches. It may not seem much, but it’s enough to leave many […]
How Can I Prevent Basement Flooding in My Aurora, IL Home?
One of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., Aurora is the 2nd most populated city in Illinois, and is home to impressive architectural structures by famous architects. A diverse city, it is home to close to 200,000 residents and it’s still growing. With an annual precipitation of about 40 inches however, most residents are […]
Snow Melting = Flooded Chicagoland Basements, Get Flood Prevention Tips
Warm temperatures in the area this week have caused snow to melt and basements to flood in the Chicagoland area. So, what can you do in your home to prevent a damaging basement flood? Take a look at the before/after flood prevention tips from Roy Spencer of Perma-Seal to find out what you can do: […]
How Sump Pumps Can Prevent a Basement Flood in Your Lake Forest Home
Along the shore of Lake Michigan, part of the Chicago metropolitan area, sits Lake Forest. A city in Lake County, Illinois, it has been named a Tree City USA due to its commitment to its community forest. However, there are days when even the profusion of trees can’t soak up all the water from precipitation, […]
Prevent a Sewer Backup in Your Lombard Home and Save Thousands in Repair Fees
Lombard, a village in Illinois, has a population of about 43,000 and was named after Chicago banker and real estate developer, Josiah Lombard. It’s the home of the annual Lilac Festival and Parade every May. Lombard gives off an air of sweet-smelling success. But the sweet smells can be ruined by a backed up sewer […]