Learning Center
This is where we will post helpful hints and updates for home and business owners in Chicagoland.
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
All Tribe Recap – Reflecting and Celebrating What’s Ahead
As we close out 2021 and embark on 2022, we remain steadfast in our commitment to serving our Tribal members and homeowners in need of
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
Perma-Seal’s Feed the Need! Commitment
Feed the Need! is on a Mission to Fight Global Hunger Feed the Need!™ Illinois is a Perma-Seal tradition that tribal members and our families
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.