Identifying Structural Issues and How to Resolve Them Promptly
New kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, hardwood floors throughout, close to transportation and restaurants. While these attributes may be used to describe a fantastic home it all means nothing if the bones of the home are not good. Specifically, I mean the foundation. A good home needs a solid foundation. You cannot do all the work […]
Training, Tools, & Culture by Laura Ann Spencer
Our Tribal members are the heart and soul of Perma-Seal, and we are committed to building a culture that attracts the right people, with the right mindset, while providing opportunities to learn valuable skills and develop as leaders at Perma-Seal. This commitment begins on day one when new hires embark on an immersive one week […]
Perma-Seal Raises Minimum Wage for All Starting Positions to $20/hr
Perma-Seal, the most trusted basement waterproofing and foundation repair experts serving the greater Chicagoland area and Northwest Indiana, has increased their minimum wage for all hourly starting positions to $20/hr. Recognized as a Tribune Top Workplace, an A+ rated Better Business Bureau company, and an Angi Super Service Award winner, being a member of the Perma-Seal Tribe means the opportunity to learn […]
Hear it From Lou – May 2022
I am a firm believer that education is the key to peace and prosperity. And an education can come from many places: school, family, time, and work. Perma-Seal hits on all four things. If you are looking for a career where learning is a daily occurrence, where working as a team is job one, where […]
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 after a homeowner has tried to fix the problem themselves. This is NEVER a good idea. Problems with your home’s foundation can affect safety and property value. Foundation problems are […]
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 basement and crawlspace waterproofing and foundation repair services. In our 43rd year, Perma-Seal continues to experience exciting growth with new installers hired, an expanded fleet, and a commitment to the […]
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 landscaping and other elements outside the home, it can also have a big impact on your home’s foundation. Frost is essentially water in and around the ground that has turned […]
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 look forward to each February. The annual Feed the Need! Illinois meal packing event is the largest volunteer coalition of religious, education, civic, corporate and community organizations in the Kane/DuPage/Will […]
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 help you see its foundation problems. Stick with us here. Actually, sticking is the key to the issue. When windows and doors stick in their frames, most people will chalk […]
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 impact. There are many factors that can play into the concrete around a home falling into disrepair. One primary reason is the soil under the concrete. But, what you put […]