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"Good work in general; our basement no longer sees water for over 3 years now, which is the most important thing. But there were some real issues: The biggest issue is that USW did not adhere to local electrical codes, and did not arrange for a final inspection of the project. So we didn't find out that it wasn't to code until years later, and now it's a big hassle and minor cost to fix and get the permits. Ask your local gov yourself what you need to do for permits and inspections; don't rely on USW! USW said they would seal any foundation cracks found along the way; they didn't do this until I bugged the warranty dept about it (but they did do it eventually). USW sent someone out for the "annual checkup"... over 2 years after the install. It's a good thing they (eventually) did, because they discovered the backup battery wasn't charging. Now I know to check this stuff better myself. Prices also vary wildly and are kind of negotiable (I'd give more detail but I'm out of space)"

Andrew D on October 2023

Basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Family operated since 1957 with over 500,000 dry basements. Free consultations. Lifetime warranties available. Award winning company.

"Good work in general; our basement no longer sees water for over 3 years now, which is the most important thing. But there were some real issues: The biggest issue is that USW did not adhere to local electrical codes, and did not arrange for a final inspection of the project. So we didn't find out that it wasn't to code until years later, and now it's a big hassle and minor cost to fix and get the permits. Ask your local gov yourself what you need to do for permits and inspections; don't rely on USW! USW said they would seal any foundation cracks found along the way; they didn't do this until I bugged the warranty dept about it (but they did do it eventually). USW sent someone out for the "annual checkup"... over 2 years after the install. It's a good thing they (eventually) did, because they discovered the backup battery wasn't charging. Now I know to check this stuff better myself. Prices also vary wildly and are kind of negotiable (I'd give more detail but I'm out of space)"

Andrew D on October 2023


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Jakubek Inc Remodeling

4.94(
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Jakubek Inc Remodeling

4.94(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
63 local quotes requested

At Jakubek Remodeling, we’re a proud family-owned business dedicated to transforming homes with craftsmanship you can trust. With years of hands-on experience, we specialize in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and full-home renovations. Every project is treated like it’s for our own family—done with care, precision, and honesty. Our team combines old-school work ethic with modern design sensibilities, delivering quality results on time and on budget. Whether you're updating a single room or reimagining your entire space, we’re here to bring your vision to life with personalized service and clear communication every step of the way. Let us help make your house feel more like home.

"We used Jakubek Remodeling to remodel our two bathrooms. After the amazing work that they did for us, we now highly recommend this company to others. This was the first major home renovation we did as new homeowners, so naturally, we were nervous. We had consultations with three other contractors before a neighbor referred us to Jakubek and we could not be happier. From quote to final walk through, Dawid and his team were transparent and professional. Our building allows work to begin at 8 am and they were on time every day, ready to work. Our project was done on time and on budget. There were a number of small tasks and decisions to be made throughout the project and he worked through every single one with us. Beyond giving this company the highest rating in all aspects of their business, we must let the results speak for themselves. They completed our project just over a month ago and we can honestly say it’s more than just two beautiful bathrooms. The plumbing, fixture installation, and craftsmanship are all top notch. Thank you Jakubek Remodeling!"

Matthew S on November 2025

At Jakubek Remodeling, we’re a proud family-owned business dedicated to transforming homes with craftsmanship you can trust. With years of hands-on experience, we specialize in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and full-home renovations. Every project is treated like it’s for our own family—done with care, precision, and honesty. Our team combines old-school work ethic with modern design sensibilities, delivering quality results on time and on budget. Whether you're updating a single room or reimagining your entire space, we’re here to bring your vision to life with personalized service and clear communication every step of the way. Let us help make your house feel more like home.

"We used Jakubek Remodeling to remodel our two bathrooms. After the amazing work that they did for us, we now highly recommend this company to others. This was the first major home renovation we did as new homeowners, so naturally, we were nervous. We had consultations with three other contractors before a neighbor referred us to Jakubek and we could not be happier. From quote to final walk through, Dawid and his team were transparent and professional. Our building allows work to begin at 8 am and they were on time every day, ready to work. Our project was done on time and on budget. There were a number of small tasks and decisions to be made throughout the project and he worked through every single one with us. Beyond giving this company the highest rating in all aspects of their business, we must let the results speak for themselves. They completed our project just over a month ago and we can honestly say it’s more than just two beautiful bathrooms. The plumbing, fixture installation, and craftsmanship are all top notch. Thank you Jakubek Remodeling!"

Matthew S on November 2025


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J&S Plumbing, Inc.

4.73(
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J&S Plumbing, Inc.

4.73(
803
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
492 local quotes requested

Award winning service is just a phone call away! J&S Plumbing is available by phone 24/7/365. You will always speak to a live person to provide excellent service for your plumbing needs. Just dial P L U M B E R (758-6237) from any Chicagoland area code: 312, 630, 708, 773 or 847. NO extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. J&S Plumbing is an licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractor servicing the Chicago-land area since 1991. We provide a professional staff, licensed plumbers, rapid response time, technical skill & superior workmanship. We service a diverse customer base including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities & property management firms. We also offer a wide variety of services ranging from residential and commercial emergency service plumbing, to full sewer & water service repair & replacement (including hydro jetting). No job is too big or too small. Take a look at our website http://jsplumbing.net for additional company information.

"Shane and Tino were incredibly kind and professional! Ed who I arranged this with was also very helpful - highly recommend!"

Talia T on November 2025

Award winning service is just a phone call away! J&S Plumbing is available by phone 24/7/365. You will always speak to a live person to provide excellent service for your plumbing needs. Just dial P L U M B E R (758-6237) from any Chicagoland area code: 312, 630, 708, 773 or 847. NO extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. J&S Plumbing is an licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractor servicing the Chicago-land area since 1991. We provide a professional staff, licensed plumbers, rapid response time, technical skill & superior workmanship. We service a diverse customer base including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities & property management firms. We also offer a wide variety of services ranging from residential and commercial emergency service plumbing, to full sewer & water service repair & replacement (including hydro jetting). No job is too big or too small. Take a look at our website http://jsplumbing.net for additional company information.

"Shane and Tino were incredibly kind and professional! Ed who I arranged this with was also very helpful - highly recommend!"

Talia T on November 2025


J T General Contracting

4.55(
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J T General Contracting

4.55(
613
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Customers say: Super punctual
166 local quotes requested
37 years of experience

Owner-operated. Uses subs for plumbing & roofing. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Service fees may apply. May contact through email or cell phone

"Job well done. Awesome. Jim and his crew are very professional and hard working. Have gotten many compliments on my new porch. Love it. Would highly recommend!"

Nancy H on August 2025

Owner-operated. Uses subs for plumbing & roofing. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Service fees may apply. May contact through email or cell phone

"Job well done. Awesome. Jim and his crew are very professional and hard working. Have gotten many compliments on my new porch. Love it. Would highly recommend!"

Nancy H on August 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.25(
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.25(
501
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Customers say: Quick response
395 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."

Jamal J on April 2025

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."

Jamal J on April 2025


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Perma-Seal Basement Systems

4.43(
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Perma-Seal Basement Systems

4.43(
1,404
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Customers say: Super punctual
1049 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

Perma-Seal specializes in protecting the value of your home backed by 45 years of serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana areas. Our basement waterproofing stops leaks and flooding, our foundation repairs fix settling and bowed walls, and our crawl space solutions control humidity and improve air quality. Our concrete lifting and leveling service offers a reliable, quick, and highly effective way to repair your sunken, cracked driveway, patio, pool deck, or sidewalk for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Additionally, we provide yard drainage solutions, sewer and plumbing services, and home comfort solutions such as air sealing, and insulation to ensure your home remains in top condition. What sets us apart? Our commitment to superior customer service and our solid warranty. Any product or work covered by our warranty is serviced free of charge for the entire warranty period. Choose Perma-Seal for reliable, quality solutions to keep your home safe and comfortable.

"Jose and the team did a great job. Very professional and communicative. We're happy with the result and would recommend them."

ELAINE O on September 2025

Perma-Seal specializes in protecting the value of your home backed by 45 years of serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana areas. Our basement waterproofing stops leaks and flooding, our foundation repairs fix settling and bowed walls, and our crawl space solutions control humidity and improve air quality. Our concrete lifting and leveling service offers a reliable, quick, and highly effective way to repair your sunken, cracked driveway, patio, pool deck, or sidewalk for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Additionally, we provide yard drainage solutions, sewer and plumbing services, and home comfort solutions such as air sealing, and insulation to ensure your home remains in top condition. What sets us apart? Our commitment to superior customer service and our solid warranty. Any product or work covered by our warranty is serviced free of charge for the entire warranty period. Choose Perma-Seal for reliable, quality solutions to keep your home safe and comfortable.

"Jose and the team did a great job. Very professional and communicative. We're happy with the result and would recommend them."

ELAINE O on September 2025


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AQ Landscaping Inc.

4.90(
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AQ Landscaping Inc.

4.90(
10
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 local quotes requested

We are providers of landscaping services in the Chicago area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom for the needs of each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the years in business, AQ Landscaping Inc. has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all of your landscaping needs!

"Went great. They showed up for estimate and I proceeded with the work"

JAY P on May 2023

We are providers of landscaping services in the Chicago area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom for the needs of each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the years in business, AQ Landscaping Inc. has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all of your landscaping needs!

"Went great. They showed up for estimate and I proceeded with the work"

JAY P on May 2023


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PHI3 Construction

5.00(
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PHI3 Construction

5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
251 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

PHI3 Construction is the top option for managing all your home construction projects, both exterior and interior. Whether it's beautiful concrete patios, pathways, and driveways or significant renovations in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, we are committed to making your ideas a reality! Additionally, our thorough snow removal services guarantee that your property stays safe and accessible throughout the winter season!

"Doug & Don were very thorough with explaining the construction process to me and my husband. They built us a large patio with an outdoor kitchen and it turned out beautiful."

Cynthia D on September 2023

PHI3 Construction is the top option for managing all your home construction projects, both exterior and interior. Whether it's beautiful concrete patios, pathways, and driveways or significant renovations in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, we are committed to making your ideas a reality! Additionally, our thorough snow removal services guarantee that your property stays safe and accessible throughout the winter season!

"Doug & Don were very thorough with explaining the construction process to me and my husband. They built us a large patio with an outdoor kitchen and it turned out beautiful."

Cynthia D on September 2023


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Chicago’s Finest Remodeling Inc.

5.00(
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Chicago’s Finest Remodeling Inc.

5.00(
16
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

We go above and beyond for our clients. They are the reason we are here and we are very aware of that and make sure we honor that relationship. There's no feeling like exceeding a customer's expectation! From conceptualization to the final product, we remain engaged with our clients and it's a great service to them to make this process as painless as possible with fantastic results.

"Peter and Evan did a great job."

Frieda F on June 2025

We go above and beyond for our clients. They are the reason we are here and we are very aware of that and make sure we honor that relationship. There's no feeling like exceeding a customer's expectation! From conceptualization to the final product, we remain engaged with our clients and it's a great service to them to make this process as painless as possible with fantastic results.

"Peter and Evan did a great job."

Frieda F on June 2025


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A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance

4.56(
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A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance

4.56(
27
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Customers say: True professional
799 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance, your trusted appliance repair service in Chicagoland, IL. From refrigerators and washers to dishwashers, dryers, stoves, and ovens, we handle repairs for a wide range of appliances. We service major appliance brands like Frigidaire, Thermador, Bosch, Gaggenau, Wolf, Sub-Zero, Viking, Bertazzoni, Dacor, US Range, Garland, Miele, Samsung & LG. We provide appliance repair Cook County, appliance repair Lake County, appliance repair DuPage County, appliance repair Will County, appliance repair McHenry County, appliance repair Kane County, appliance repair Kendall County. Contact our team today to schedule an appointment for your appliance repair needs. We look forward to serving you and becoming your go-to appliance repair service in Chicago and Suburbs, IL. Call (800)-819-4195.

"Gresy very professional and understanding."

Vicky E on November 2025

A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance, your trusted appliance repair service in Chicagoland, IL. From refrigerators and washers to dishwashers, dryers, stoves, and ovens, we handle repairs for a wide range of appliances. We service major appliance brands like Frigidaire, Thermador, Bosch, Gaggenau, Wolf, Sub-Zero, Viking, Bertazzoni, Dacor, US Range, Garland, Miele, Samsung & LG. We provide appliance repair Cook County, appliance repair Lake County, appliance repair DuPage County, appliance repair Will County, appliance repair McHenry County, appliance repair Kane County, appliance repair Kendall County. Contact our team today to schedule an appointment for your appliance repair needs. We look forward to serving you and becoming your go-to appliance repair service in Chicago and Suburbs, IL. Call (800)-819-4195.

"Gresy very professional and understanding."

Vicky E on November 2025

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French Drains questions, answered by experts

A sewage smell in your crawl space is usually from a damaged or clogged pipe leaking sewer gasses or actual sewage underneath your home, but there are some other common causes. Moisture, from poor or damaged encapsulation or a malfunctioning sump pump, can harbor mold and bacteria, causing a musty smell. Pests can also get stuck in your crawl space and die, which causes a sewage-like odor.

Keep your egress window from flooding by ensuring that the drainage system in the window well is clear and in good working condition. Inspect the window well every few months to remove any blockages and test the drainage system. It’s better to discover potential problems before your window well fills with water during heavy rain.

This scenario is unlikely but technically possible. Clogs that result from water-soluble materials like toilet paper or human waste may eventually break down in the water and allow the water and waste to flow freely once again. A more likely scenario is that you’ll have to learn how to unclog a toilet or call a plumber.

You can unclog a double kitchen sink by plunging the side with the garbage disposal. Cover the drain hole on the other side first to avoid creating a mess. Plunge up and down until the water starts to drain. You can also pour in baking soda and vinegar to try and dissolve a clog. 

In most areas, drain cleaning professionals don’t technically need a license, as they aren’t altering your plumbing system in any way. However, we recommend hiring a drain cleaning professional with a plumbing license and certification. Certified plumbers are more likely to provide professional solutions to drain clogs without damaging your system. They’ll also have the diagnostic tools and experience necessary to remove the clog entirely rather than providing a temporary solution, as a handyperson might. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your plumber’s professional licenses before hiring.

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