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Basement Waterproofing

Water in your basement? We stop it at the source, for good.

A wet basement is a symptom, not the problem. We find the root cause and install a system that keeps it dry, backed by a written warranty.

★★★★★4.9 · 13,000+ reviews
Since 1979Family owned
500,000+Homes repaired

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Takes 30 seconds. We call you back within 2 business hours.

We never share your information. No obligation, no pressure, no sales pitch.

Why basements leak

The water is a symptom. We treat the cause.

Most basements leak for a handful of reasons, and most failed repairs happen because someone treated the water instead of the cause.

Chicago clay holds water against your foundation. Freeze-thaw cycles open cracks a little wider every winter. Over time, hydrostatic pressure forces that water through the smallest gap it can find.

We diagnose which of these is happening in your home, then design a drainage and sealing system matched to it. That is the difference between dry this month and dry in ten years.

What we look for at the inspection

  • 1 Where the water enters, and where it actually comes from
  • 2 Cracks in the walls or the cove joint at the floor
  • 3 Grading, downspouts, and drainage outside the home
  • 4 Whether a sump system is needed or failing
  • 5 Signs of pressure on the walls that point to bigger issues
How serious is it?

Where does your basement fall?

A quick guide. When in doubt, the free inspection settles it, and we tell you the truth even when the answer is that you can wait.

Monitor

Occasional damp

A little humidity or a faint musty smell in the wettest weeks, no standing water.

Watch it, improve outside drainage.
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Seepage after rain

Water tracks in along the floor or a wall after heavy rain, then dries out.

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Standing water

Pooling water, a failed sump, or a finished basement getting wet.

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How we fix it

Four steps, no surprises

1

Free Inspection

We find the root cause and explain it in plain language.

2

Custom Repair Plan

A fixed price up front, no hourly billing, no pressure.

3

Professional Installation

Our own trained crews install the waterproofing system.

4

Written Warranty

You get it in writing and we stand behind it.

Why homeowners trust us
Google Rated 4.9 A+ Accredited Licensed IL #055-042764 25-Year Written Warranty Own Crews, No Subcontractors
Waterproofing we've done

Dry basements across Chicagoland

Before
After

Chronic seepage

Naperville, IL · interior drainage system

Before
After

Cove joint leak

Oak Park, IL · drainage and sealing

Before
After

Wall seepage

Evanston, IL · membrane and vapor barrier

What homeowners say

12,000+ Five-Star Reviews from Chicagoland Homeowners

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Google · 4.9 stars · 13,144 reviews
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"Honest and fair. They fixed the crack two other companies had misdiagnosed, and explained every step."

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Danette A.
Roselle, IL · Google
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"Two companies wanted to rebuild the whole wall. Perma-Seal stabilised it with carbon fibre in a day, half the price."

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David P.
Evanston, IL · Google
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"No pressure at the inspection. They found the root cause, gave a fixed price, and the basement has been dry ever since."

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Michael R.
Naperville, IL · Google
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"They showed up on time, respected the house, and the sump system has handled every storm since."

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Linda M.
Oak Park, IL · Google
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"Same crew from start to finish, all in writing. After 40 years in business, you can tell they know foundations."

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Karen S.
Crown Point, IN · Google
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"Straight answers and no upsell. The written warranty gave us real peace of mind. Worth every penny."

JT
James T.
Downers Grove, IL · Google
Answers to what homeowners ask most

Basement waterproofing questions

How much does basement waterproofing cost? +
Most interior systems run between $3,000 and $10,000 depending on the cause and the size of the basement. We give you a fixed price up front, in writing, after the free inspection.
Will the water come back? +
Not when the root cause is addressed. Repairs fail when someone treats the symptom. Our system targets where the water actually comes from, and it is backed by a written warranty.
Interior or exterior waterproofing, which do I need? +
It depends on the source and your property. Interior drainage handles most Chicago basements reliably and affordably. We recommend only what your home actually needs.
Is financing available? +
Yes. 12 months no interest on projects $2,000 and up, plus longer fixed-rate plans. A $5,000 repair is about $66 per month.
Get your free foundation inspection today

Stop wondering. Get a straight answer from a team you can trust.

Tell us what you are seeing. We will call you within 2 business hours to schedule your free, no-pressure inspection.

  • No obligation and no pressure, ever
  • No hidden fees, a fixed price up front
  • If we can't fix it, we'll tell you who can

Schedule Your Free Foundation Inspection

We call you back within 2 business hours.

We never share your information. No obligation, no pressure, no sales pitch.

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