Learning Center
This is where we will post helpful hints and updates for home and business owners in Chicagoland.
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.
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
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
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,
Perma-Seal Expands Structural Division
Permanently Repair Structural Foundation Damage With Perma-Seal Burr Ridge, Ill., May 3, 2021 — Perma-Seal, the most trusted basement waterproofing and foundation repair experts serving
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
Leave Something Better
As your concrete, foundation repair, and basement waterproofing contractor, we strive to leave your home better than when we first arrived. At any point, our
Is PolyLevel Environmentally Friendly?
We’ve all seen PolyLevel videos on YouTube: heavy sunken concrete driveway slabs moving back up to their original position as if lifted by some supernatural
Signs of a Sinking Foundation: A Spring-Cleaning List
Looking for Signs of a Sinking Foundation: One More Thing to add to the Spring-Cleaning List It may not feel like it quite yet, but
Freeze & Thaw Impacts
Does Your Concrete Have Freeze-Thaw Cycle Damage? Did you know that concrete poured at four inches thick expands at a quarter inch per 100 feet?