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 the greater Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana areas, has expanded its structural division to meet the increasing needs of homeowners. Trained and experienced structural repair experts inspect and identify the source […]
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 are a few things that hold true about foundation repair. Foundation issues don’t get better with time, but many people wait an average of five years before they call on […]
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 team members strive to leave you with better peace of mind and – ultimately – a better home. Our customer care team works to promptly get back to you, to […]
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 force. It’s fun and fascinating to watch. So, what’s the catch? Is it expensive? No, not particularly. Is it rare? Actually, we are an exclusive dealer! Aha! It’s probably bad […]
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 spring is right around the corner—we promise. Depending on where you live, this will mean things like putting on shorts and flinging open the windows the moment the temperature rises […]
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? While that might not sound like a lot, it can have a big impact on the appearance and life of your concrete. All concrete expands and contracts as temperatures rise […]
Perma-Seal Concrete Slab Leveling for Industrial & Commercial Buildings
Perma-Seal has helped countless homeowners with sunken driveways, porches, sidewalks and patios, but many may not realize we also live on concrete slabs on a commercial scale. Interior slab leveling made easy. Our PolyLevel® Concrete Lifting & Leveling service can effectively raise uneven floors inside your warehouse or commercial property with little or no disruption […]
Hear it From Lou! Foundation Problems
SPONSORED CONTENT Without a strong foundation your home is crap. By Lou Manfredini I’m kidding, but actually its true. Unless your home is sitting on a solid foundation then all the drywall, paint, granite or wood floors you add will not look or perform correctly. If you have noticed the doors are sticking, the windows […]
Why Foundation Repair is NOT a DIY Job
Our company works with homeowners everyday 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 complicated. […]
Sealed Joints Keep Concrete in Good Shape
Sealing the joints in your concrete will help keep it looking brand new for years to come. First off, what do we mean when we say “joints in your concrete?” When new concrete gets poured, oftentimes the contractor will make cuts in the top of the concrete. These cuts in the concrete slab, sometimes called […]