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Avatar for U.S. Waterproofing

U.S. Waterproofing

4.30(
572
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U.S. Waterproofing

4.30(
572
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1957 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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

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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Alliance Restoration, Inc.

4.97(
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Alliance Restoration, Inc.

4.97(
91
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Alliance Restoration is a mold remediation/ waterproofing contractor based in Huntley, IL, that serves the northern Chicagoland region. We have earned a strong reputation for doing what's right for our customers. We feature fast response times and free estimates upon receiving your call. Our trained and certified staff is ready to aid you with a variety of concerns: -Mold remediation -Water damage -Waterproofing -Crawl spaces -Insulation. Residential and commercial clients know they can rely on us to ensure a safe environment, resulting in peace of mind. We avoid the use of harmful chemicals. Over 2,500 Successful Projects Working with homeowners, realtors, builders and inspectors, we have the experience of solving over 2,500 mold problems. Utilizing state of the art methods and EPA registered products, we have the resources and knowledge to tackle any situation. Simple, Straight Forward Solutions Expect a quick evaluation your situation followed by an easy to understand proposal that is based on reputable industry standards. We provide clear information that simply describes our remedy, no fluff, frill or hoopla - Just the stuff you need. Service! Service! Service! We are here to work with you, not just for you. From the beginning, we work to educate potential customers so that you can make decisions based your very best interest. Our goal is that you will be so pleased to have worked with Alliance Restoration, that you will recommend us to anyone you know. We pride ourselves with maintaining an excellent work ethic, and providing our customers with the highest quality service available in the Chicago land area. Call Alliance Restoration today!

"Very well, everything went smoothly."

SAUL K on July 2020

Alliance Restoration is a mold remediation/ waterproofing contractor based in Huntley, IL, that serves the northern Chicagoland region. We have earned a strong reputation for doing what's right for our customers. We feature fast response times and free estimates upon receiving your call. Our trained and certified staff is ready to aid you with a variety of concerns: -Mold remediation -Water damage -Waterproofing -Crawl spaces -Insulation. Residential and commercial clients know they can rely on us to ensure a safe environment, resulting in peace of mind. We avoid the use of harmful chemicals. Over 2,500 Successful Projects Working with homeowners, realtors, builders and inspectors, we have the experience of solving over 2,500 mold problems. Utilizing state of the art methods and EPA registered products, we have the resources and knowledge to tackle any situation. Simple, Straight Forward Solutions Expect a quick evaluation your situation followed by an easy to understand proposal that is based on reputable industry standards. We provide clear information that simply describes our remedy, no fluff, frill or hoopla - Just the stuff you need. Service! Service! Service! We are here to work with you, not just for you. From the beginning, we work to educate potential customers so that you can make decisions based your very best interest. Our goal is that you will be so pleased to have worked with Alliance Restoration, that you will recommend us to anyone you know. We pride ourselves with maintaining an excellent work ethic, and providing our customers with the highest quality service available in the Chicago land area. Call Alliance Restoration today!

"Very well, everything went smoothly."

SAUL K on July 2020

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Preferred Roofing & Exteriors

4.87(
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Preferred Roofing & Exteriors

4.87(
425
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated. Make America Great and your Home Great Again. We offer discounts to Angie's List members, we also offer an additional discount to Military and Law Enforcement families. Call us today for a free estimate.

"They're a bit busy. You will be happy, if you're patient."

Jay T on October 2019

Family owned & operated. Make America Great and your Home Great Again. We offer discounts to Angie's List members, we also offer an additional discount to Military and Law Enforcement families. Call us today for a free estimate.

"They're a bit busy. You will be happy, if you're patient."

Jay T on October 2019

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Newnam Restoration Services Inc

4.89(
118
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Newnam Restoration Services Inc

4.89(
118
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in animal damage restoration/animal trapping coordination and insurance negotiations. This includes insurance work, raccoon, bat, and squirrel damage to attics, and animal entry prevention. Read about our patented 5 Step Process, and how we can restore your home and protect your family!

"It went great. They are very informative and are helpful. They are also upfront about everything and willing to answer any questions I had. I can always get a hold of someone if I needed something unlike other company I worked with. Also when they follow up they are very professional about it."

Carla J on September 2021

We specialize in animal damage restoration/animal trapping coordination and insurance negotiations. This includes insurance work, raccoon, bat, and squirrel damage to attics, and animal entry prevention. Read about our patented 5 Step Process, and how we can restore your home and protect your family!

"It went great. They are very informative and are helpful. They are also upfront about everything and willing to answer any questions I had. I can always get a hold of someone if I needed something unlike other company I worked with. Also when they follow up they are very professional about it."

Carla J on September 2021

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Dry Otter Basement Waterproofing LLC

4.94(
68
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Dry Otter Basement Waterproofing LLC

4.94(
68
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Angie's List 2012, 2013 and 2014 Super Service Award winner. Servicing Illinois and Wisconsin. Co owners, Nick and Jonathan came together to start a company to serve both Wisconsin and Illinois, where they could utilize their 20 plus years experience assisting consumers with home improvement and development as well as water and air treatment. Their idea was to start a basement waterproofing company-Dry Otter Basement Waterproofing. Their goals are to provide a healthier home for their customers and develop long lasting business relationships but more importantly, friendships. Service area covered: Southern WI and Northern IL. Award wining.Additional email - [email protected].

"Nick and the Dry Otter crew do fantastic work. Everything from beginning to end was top notch. The estimate was true, the work was done well and on time, and the result of the project is perfect. I live on the East Side of Madison and have had water seeping into my basement for years now. Dry Otter trenched all the way around my basement and installed a sump pump. I've been thinking of doing this project for years and met with all of the local companies that do this, and I'm very glad that I picked Dry Otter for the project. I was definitely nervous about possibly having to rip out the existing basement stairs as part of the job, but these guys were able to preserve the existing stairs which saved me from a huge additional cost. I'd recommend anyone to strongly consider this company for a sump pump installation. They answered all of my questions after the job and even sent someone after the project was done to tighten a nut on the water meter that was slowly leaking. Now I'm turning half of my basement into a chill out zone for the kids and keeping the other half as a utility basement. Our house just became way better. Probably the best thing I can say about this crew is that they are honest business people that stand by their work. Expect a job done well, on time, and at a reasonable price."

Josh P on February 2019

Angie's List 2012, 2013 and 2014 Super Service Award winner. Servicing Illinois and Wisconsin. Co owners, Nick and Jonathan came together to start a company to serve both Wisconsin and Illinois, where they could utilize their 20 plus years experience assisting consumers with home improvement and development as well as water and air treatment. Their idea was to start a basement waterproofing company-Dry Otter Basement Waterproofing. Their goals are to provide a healthier home for their customers and develop long lasting business relationships but more importantly, friendships. Service area covered: Southern WI and Northern IL. Award wining.Additional email - [email protected].

"Nick and the Dry Otter crew do fantastic work. Everything from beginning to end was top notch. The estimate was true, the work was done well and on time, and the result of the project is perfect. I live on the East Side of Madison and have had water seeping into my basement for years now. Dry Otter trenched all the way around my basement and installed a sump pump. I've been thinking of doing this project for years and met with all of the local companies that do this, and I'm very glad that I picked Dry Otter for the project. I was definitely nervous about possibly having to rip out the existing basement stairs as part of the job, but these guys were able to preserve the existing stairs which saved me from a huge additional cost. I'd recommend anyone to strongly consider this company for a sump pump installation. They answered all of my questions after the job and even sent someone after the project was done to tighten a nut on the water meter that was slowly leaking. Now I'm turning half of my basement into a chill out zone for the kids and keeping the other half as a utility basement. Our house just became way better. Probably the best thing I can say about this crew is that they are honest business people that stand by their work. Expect a job done well, on time, and at a reasonable price."

Josh P on February 2019

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Advantage Kwik-Dry

4.78(
54
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Advantage Kwik-Dry

4.78(
54
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our company was founded in 1992 by Mickey Bennett. Mickey founded Advantage Kwik-Dry, Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning with a promise to deliver the most outstanding experience possible with a service company. So far we have done just that.

"Absolutely great. Professional, polite and punctual. Pleasant to deal with. A+"

Ann C on September 2020

Our company was founded in 1992 by Mickey Bennett. Mickey founded Advantage Kwik-Dry, Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning with a promise to deliver the most outstanding experience possible with a service company. So far we have done just that.

"Absolutely great. Professional, polite and punctual. Pleasant to deal with. A+"

Ann C on September 2020

Angel Handy Services Co

4.71(
104
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Angel Handy Services Co

4.71(
104
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fees. May contact through phone. www.angelhandyman.com

"Had an open circuit that took out half the lights in the basement."

Linda A on July 2020

Owner operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fees. May contact through phone. www.angelhandyman.com

"Had an open circuit that took out half the lights in the basement."

Linda A on July 2020

Artistic Plastering

5.00(
13
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Artistic Plastering

5.00(
13
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned and operated. Specializing in plaster. Water damage, and storm damage. Check out the work James completed at Fayette State Park here: http://www.michigan.gov/som/0,4669,7-192-45414_45416-339251--,00.html Additional Service Area: Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Saint Joseph, Van Buren, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, Bay, Genesee, Lapeer, Linvingston, Midland, Saginaw & Tuscola Counties.

Locally owned and operated. Specializing in plaster. Water damage, and storm damage. Check out the work James completed at Fayette State Park here: http://www.michigan.gov/som/0,4669,7-192-45414_45416-339251--,00.html Additional Service Area: Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Saint Joseph, Van Buren, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, Bay, Genesee, Lapeer, Linvingston, Midland, Saginaw & Tuscola Counties.

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Tri State Basement Repair

4.58(
40
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Tri State Basement Repair

4.58(
40
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Tri State Basement Repair and Waterproofing, our goal is to offer superior products and service at affordable prices. Our Company is a family of it’s own , here to help you and your loved ones solve all of your basement problems and ease your worries. Locally owned and operated, Tri-State Basement Repair and Waterproofing was created with the soul intent to give downstairs living space back to homeowners. To make the basement a safe storage area. To give homeowners the luxury of a full night’s sleep, with the peace of mind that your foundation is strong, and that the morning light will not bring quality time with your wet vac and hours of drying your basement floor. This is the difference between your basement and a Tri State Basement Repair basement! Tri-State Basement Repair and Waterproofing is the best choice for all your basement, crawlspace, and foundation repair needs. Whether you need to replace a basement foundation, support the wall, or waterproof a crawlspace, you only need one number: Tri-State Basement Repair. Our superior abilities to “do it all” means you only have one company to call, one installation date, and one job to be completely satisfied with. Tri-State is your “one stop shop” for all basement improvement needs.

"First there were a couple of delays due to COVID, the weather, and a truck broke down. The window guys were over 2 hours late. While excavating near the house, the workers “accidentally” broke our water main. This of course was our fault and cost us an additional $3000! Read your contract. There is a small clause about accidents not being their fault. Subsequently, we had no water for two days and a large plumbing bill from a plumber they sent. This may not be over."

Valerie C on October 2020

At Tri State Basement Repair and Waterproofing, our goal is to offer superior products and service at affordable prices. Our Company is a family of it’s own , here to help you and your loved ones solve all of your basement problems and ease your worries. Locally owned and operated, Tri-State Basement Repair and Waterproofing was created with the soul intent to give downstairs living space back to homeowners. To make the basement a safe storage area. To give homeowners the luxury of a full night’s sleep, with the peace of mind that your foundation is strong, and that the morning light will not bring quality time with your wet vac and hours of drying your basement floor. This is the difference between your basement and a Tri State Basement Repair basement! Tri-State Basement Repair and Waterproofing is the best choice for all your basement, crawlspace, and foundation repair needs. Whether you need to replace a basement foundation, support the wall, or waterproof a crawlspace, you only need one number: Tri-State Basement Repair. Our superior abilities to “do it all” means you only have one company to call, one installation date, and one job to be completely satisfied with. Tri-State is your “one stop shop” for all basement improvement needs.

"First there were a couple of delays due to COVID, the weather, and a truck broke down. The window guys were over 2 hours late. While excavating near the house, the workers “accidentally” broke our water main. This of course was our fault and cost us an additional $3000! Read your contract. There is a small clause about accidents not being their fault. Subsequently, we had no water for two days and a large plumbing bill from a plumber they sent. This may not be over."

Valerie C on October 2020

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MidAmerica Basement Systems

4.55(
140
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MidAmerica Basement Systems

4.55(
140
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Customers say: Quality work
1989 years of experience

MidAmerica Basement Systems is your premier locally owned and operated company that specializes in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, concrete leveling, and radon mitigation.

"Salesman that we were to replace dry wall. Later learned we were to have it removed. Attempts to reach supervisors and owners resulted in zero until time to do installation. Gave $1300+ down. Note: this went to the salesman, not to MABS. Then salesman stated $12,000 more if MABS removed the dry wall. Paid salesman and his friend to remove it but didn't do all of it! Sent certified letters to Cedar Rapids address after we got no verbal responses to phone calls. Later learned they receive no mail there, only in Davenport. Were to have GFI outlet placed at far end of basement. 3 electricians said not possible. Also discharge was to be underground to rear of yard which we thought meant to back! House sits on clay. Was to discharge under ground out 10 feet from house. Canceled installation and have found that other basement waterproofing companies do not require 2.5 feet of dry wall removed: only baseboard. Cost was same as MABS. Now we must pay to have drywall installed after the waterproofing is completed."

Barbara S on September 2020

MidAmerica Basement Systems is your premier locally owned and operated company that specializes in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, concrete leveling, and radon mitigation.

"Salesman that we were to replace dry wall. Later learned we were to have it removed. Attempts to reach supervisors and owners resulted in zero until time to do installation. Gave $1300+ down. Note: this went to the salesman, not to MABS. Then salesman stated $12,000 more if MABS removed the dry wall. Paid salesman and his friend to remove it but didn't do all of it! Sent certified letters to Cedar Rapids address after we got no verbal responses to phone calls. Later learned they receive no mail there, only in Davenport. Were to have GFI outlet placed at far end of basement. 3 electricians said not possible. Also discharge was to be underground to rear of yard which we thought meant to back! House sits on clay. Was to discharge under ground out 10 feet from house. Canceled installation and have found that other basement waterproofing companies do not require 2.5 feet of dry wall removed: only baseboard. Cost was same as MABS. Now we must pay to have drywall installed after the waterproofing is completed."

Barbara S on September 2020

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Water and Smoke Damage Repair questions, answered by experts

Yes, mineral spirits are flammable and may spontaneously combust at temperatures of 200 degrees F or more. Storing them in well-ventilated spaces and disposing of them the proper way are the best ways to prevent mineral spirits or anything contaminated with them, like towels and rags, from going up in smoke.

Short circuits can cause significant damage to electrical appliances, bodily harm, and potentially death to humans. For this reason, they are a serious occurrence. If you’re unable to find and fix a short circuit on your own, you must reach out to a licensed electrician for help.

Most insurance policies cover fire damage. Be sure to check the details of your policy to see how coverage is calculated—it can be either the full replacement cost of damaged materials and items or the actual cash value, which includes depreciation. When making a fire damage claim, be sure to get all the necessary documentation together to help expedite the process. 

If you don’t clean your chimney regularly, it can result in a build-up of creosote that can ignite and cause a chimney fire. In addition, creosote build-up can result in poor venting of smoke, soothes, and carbon monoxide, making the air quality indoors dangerously poor. Creosote is also acidic and can damage mortar and metal over time, allowing smoke to leak into your home.

Yes, many providers offer 24/7 emergency repair services to prevent inventory loss.

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