Whole Wall Waterproofing Systems
Looking to finish your basement? Our team at Perma-Seal can help you protect your investment with a whole wall waterproofing system.
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Entire Wall Solutions
If your home has a water problem that cannot be properly solved with a traditional drainage system, we have solutions designed to cover the entire exterior wall and prevent future water damage to your home. This is generally applied in older homes in the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana areas that do not have concrete walls. If you have a block, stone, brick, or even wooden walls, we have a solution for you!
The longer you wait, the more likely it is that water will infiltrate your basement thus causing damage to the walls, floors, and any other valuables that you have kept there. Plus, the moisture and humidity could cause mold growth and will lead to that unhealthy air making its way to your upstairs living environment. Prevent this problem from happening by contacting Perma-Seal at the first sign of a problem. One of our certified foundation consultants will assess the situation and provide solutions for a permanent repair. He will also address any other issues in your home that may be keeping you from having a dry basement!
Our Whole Wall Waterproofing Solutions
Many older homes in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana have foundation walls constructed of materials other than poured concrete, like cinder or cement block, stone, brick, telephone tile or even wood. These foundations are more prone to water issues. Once water makes its way in, it can enter one area of a block foundation, run through the hollows of the blocks and enter the basement several feet away, making it very difficult to diagnose the source of the issue. Most often, non-concrete foundations are waterproofed successfully with a full wall and drainage system. Our team at Perma-Seal can install either interior or exterior whole wall waterproofing solutions that will keep your foundation safe from water intrusion.
Interior Wall Waterproofing
Even if you don’t have a finished basement, keeping excess moisture out of your lower living area is extremely important and will be a benefit to the health of your family. The best way to ensure that your basement stays dry permanently is to protect it with a full wall liner and drainage system.
Regardless of the type of foundation you have, we can install a drainage system around the perimeter of your basement, connect it to a sump pump and battery backup, and install a wall system that will direct any moisture straight to the drainage system and keep it out of your home.
Exterior Wall Waterproofing
The best way to ensure that your basement is fully protected from water infiltration is to install a full drainage system, a sump pump and backup system, and a wall liner. This can be done from the interior or exterior of your home, but many homeowners who have a finished basement choose to have this work done from the exterior of the home.
These systems are designed to wrap the entire outside of the home with a durable membrane and water diversion system. This type of repair entails excavating the entire wall and then installing a new exterior drain tile system around the footing of the whole foundation. The walls are sealed where possible, and a waterproof drainage fabric will be fastened to the wall to divert water straight to the drainage system.
Why Choose Perma-Seal?
At Perma-Seal, we understand that protecting your home and keeping it dry are top priorities for homeowners in the Chicagoland area. Over the last 45 years, we have helped over 500,000 homeowners with issues, including whole wall waterproofing, sump pump replacement, and sump pump repair.
Contact Us For Whole Wall Waterproofing Solutions in Chicago and NW Indiana
If you’d like to schedule a consultation with a member of our team to discuss an entire wall waterproofing solution for your basement, please contact us today.
Purchased and Installed a Basement Defender System
In 2018 we purchased a U.S. Waterproofing sump pump back up system. I believe we paid approximately $2,300, at that time. This week, the system gave out as it kept beeping and the inverter was constantly running. I called U.S. Waterproofing to have a technician come-out to check the system. I was informed, because it was older than 3-years old and out of warranty, U.S. Waterproofing would no longer service the system. What a waste of my money!!
Since we frequently travel, a sump pump back-up system is a necessity. I called Parma-Seal, hoping to get an appointment within a couple days and I was pleasantly surprised to get an appointment for a technician to come to our house within 3-4 hours. As promised, Perma-Seal’s technician, Jeremiah Owens, called and provided an estimated time of arrival, which was 3:00 PM. Promptly at 2:55 PM, Jeremiah was at our door.
Jeremiah immediately identified himself and handed me his business card, which I felt was very professional. We then went downstairs to evaluate our back-up system, which I did not expect Parma-Seal to service. After carefully listening to our situation, Jeremiah provided a couple suggestions for a new back-up system. I did not feel that he was trying to “up sale” me or pressure me into purchasing one of Perma-Seal’s Systems. In fact, he suggested I go with the less expensive system, because it would better meet my needs and requirements. I was impressed when he informed me, the more expensive system would be over-kill. I truly appreciated his honesty. We then sat down as he explained the benefits of the systems and reviewed the breakdown of the cost(s). I felt very comfortable with my purchase, since Jeremiah made sure I understood the technology that was built into the system.
Subsequently, by 4:00 PM, Jeremiah was dismantling U.S. Waterproofing’s useless system and began installing our new Basement Defender. I can’t emphasize enough, the professionalism and care he took with installing the new system. Since we have a smaller Sump Pit, Jeremiah found a way to make all the pumps fit. He took his time and made sure all parts and electrical cords were neatly zip tied, as to not hang in an unsightly manner. We have had several plumbers service the pit, over the years, including U.S. Proofing, and never (and I mean NEVER) has a technician cleaned-up after themselves, like Jeremiah did. The area was spotless, when he was done.
After the installation was completed, Jeremiah was extremely patient, as he guided me through the app. set-up of the system. He made sure I understood all the benefits, ie. Temperature and humidity readings, remote testing and exactly how the system would inform, if it got tripped by an electrical failure or excessive water in the pit.
It was approximately 7:15 PM, when Jeremiah left our house. Not once did he mention anything about the length of time it took or the time of night, on a Friday. Also, Jeremiah was as pleasant when he left, as he was when he introduced himself.
I cannot give Jeremiah sufficient, “KUDOS” for an outstanding job. Not only was he professional in his work responsibilities, but his outstanding personality should be an example to anyone who works in a customer service industry. Parma-Seal should be proud to have such a dedicated and committed representative. He is truly a positive “face” for the company! Thank You, Jeremiah – Ron and Kathy Smith
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Sump pit replacement/outside drainage
Impressed with the willingness to take time to answer all my questions. Appreciate the full explanation of services and cost. Did not feel pressured. Immediate install date.