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Why Can a House Have Plenty of Insulation and Still Feel Drafty?
It can be frustrating to look into your attic, see plenty of insulation, and still feel cold drafts or uneven
Why Do Foundation Problems Show Up at the End of Summer?
Late summer is one of those times of year when homeowners may suddenly notice cracks, sticking doors, uneven floors, or
Naperville Attic Insulation Rebate: 2026 Funding Is Gone, but Here’s What to Know for 2027
Naperville homeowners had access to an unusually valuable local incentive for attic insulation in 2026. The City’s residential energy-efficiency program
Why Is My Upstairs Cold in Winter but Hot in Summer?
If your second floor is uncomfortable in both winter and summer, the problem may not be your furnace or air
Should I Repair or Replace a Sunken Driveway?
A sunken driveway does not always need to be torn out and replaced. In many cases, concrete that has settled
Is Upgrading Your Attic Insulation Worth the Cost in Chicago?
Attic insulation can be a major home improvement, so it makes sense to ask whether the cost is really worth
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Helping a Naperville Homeowner Take Care of More of Her Home
September 2026 · Attic Insulation· Naperville, IL
When Allie S. needed attic insulation at her Naperville home, this wasn’t her first project with Perma-Seal. Our team had previously encapsulated her crawl space, and when it came time to improve the attic, she called us again.
For this project, our team upgraded the attic insulation to help create a better thermal barrier between the attic and the living space below. Proper attic insulation helps slow heat transfer through the top of the home, which can make it easier to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures and reduce the amount of work required from the heating and cooling system.
For Allie, though, the experience was about more than the insulation itself. Financing helped make the project manageable, and she specifically called out Nick for being thorough and honest throughout the process.
After trusting Perma-Seal with two different parts of her home, she left us this review:
“This is my second contact with the company. The first time was for crawl space encapsulation and now insulating my attic. They offer financing which made the work manageable cost wise to move forward with. Highly recommend Nick. He is thorough and honest. They’ve been so helpful to me and the maintenance of my home.”
A crawl space and an attic may be on opposite ends of a house, but both affect how well the home performs. We’re glad Allie trusted our team a second time, and even more glad that she sees Perma-Seal as a company she can call as she continues taking care of her home.
Back in Two Days: Restoring a Settled Backyard After a Chicago Foundation Settlement Repair
September 2026 · Foundation Settlement Repair · Chicago, IL · Crew: Gilberto, Clemente, Romiro
Repairing a settling foundation often means excavating alongside it. The soil we put back into that trench can be looser than the undisturbed ground around it, and over the following weeks it can compact and settle. That’s normal, and we tell homeowners to expect it. What isn’t always obvious is how much that settling can change the appearance of a finished yard.
About two months after we completed a foundation settlement repair at this Chicago home, the homeowner called us. The foundation repair was performing as intended, but the disturbed backyard soil had settled. The grade had become uneven, and the area no longer looked as finished as it did when our crew left.
We were back on site within two days. Gilberto, Clemente, and Romiro re-leveled the settled soil, brought in fresh topsoil to restore the grade, made the necessary concrete cuts, and cleaned up the area until it looked finished again. No warranty claim. No debate over whether cosmetic settling counted. The homeowner called, and our crew went back.
Some settling after excavation is predictable. What homeowners can’t always know before hiring a contractor is what happens when they call a month or two after the work is finished. In this case, we’d rather show the answer than simply claim it.
HydraTrack Basement Waterproofing Installation in Chicago, IL
For this basement waterproofing project in Chicago, our team installed our new HydraTrack system to help manage water entering along the foundation walls and basement perimeter. The homeowner needed a reliable way to collect that water and keep it from spreading across the basement floor.
Our team installed HydraTrack along the basement perimeter, creating a drainage path that captures incoming water and directs it away from the basement. The photos from this project show the system being installed and integrated into the basement waterproofing setup before the work was completed.
With HydraTrack in place, water entering around the foundation can be controlled before it reaches the rest of the basement. The finished system gives this Chicago homeowner a practical, long-term solution for keeping the basement drier and better protected from future water intrusion.
Concrete Entryway Replacement in Naperville, IL
In Naperville, a homeowner had a small concrete entryway and step that had deteriorated significantly over time. The concrete was too damaged to level reliably, so replacing the affected area was the better long-term solution.
Our team removed the damaged entryway slab and step, prepared the area for new concrete, and poured a complete replacement. By starting with a properly prepared base and replacing the entire section, we were able to restore the entryway rather than trying to lift concrete that was already too far gone.
The finished project gives the homeowner a solid, even entryway and a safer step into the home. While concrete leveling can save many settled slabs, this project is a good example of when replacement is the right choice for a lasting repair.
Sewer Backup Prevention System Installation in Chicago, IL
In Chicago, a homeowner wanted to protect their basement from sewer backup. During heavy rain, Chicago’s sewer system can become overwhelmed, allowing sewage and wastewater to flow back into homes through the main sewer line. A backup can cause significant damage, especially when it reaches a finished or frequently used basement.
Our Perma-Seal team installed a sewer backup prevention system designed to help protect the home when conditions in the municipal sewer system cause wastewater to reverse direction. The system provides an important line of defense by preventing sewage from flowing back through the home’s sewer connection and into the basement.
With the new system installed, the homeowner has added protection against one of the most damaging types of basement flooding. The sewer backup prevention system will help safeguard the basement, belongings, and other areas of the home when Chicago’s sewer system is under heavy demand.
Bowed Wall Repair in Chicago
In Chicago, a homeowner was dealing with a severely bowed and leaning block foundation wall. Large cracks had developed across the blocks as the wall continued to move inward, creating a serious structural concern that needed to be addressed before the damage progressed further.
Our team installed Steel PowerBrace™ systems along the affected foundation wall. The steel beams were securely positioned against the wall to provide strong, permanent support and prevent additional inward movement. The system also allowed our team to carefully straighten the leaning wall and return it to a level position.
The result is a stabilized and reinforced foundation wall with the severe bowing corrected. By addressing the structural movement rather than simply patching the visible cracks, the Steel PowerBrace™ system provides ongoing support and helps protect the home from future foundation damage.
