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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 owned since 1957 with over 300,000 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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Mid America Basement Systems

4525 Buckeye Street
4.48(
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Approved Pro

Mid America Basement Systems

4525 Buckeye Street
4.48(
42
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
61 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Got water in your basement? Dealing with a leaky foundation or a wet crawl space? At MidAmerica Basement Systems, we've got you covered. We offer effective solutions to dry out your wet basement, fix your crawl space, and restore the structural integrity of your home. We also specialize in installing seamless gutters to redirect water away from your foundation and provide expert concrete repair to fix cracked walkways, patios, and more. Call us today to find out how we can help! We look forward to earning your business.

"Great communication and timely work"

Robert S on October 2025

Got water in your basement? Dealing with a leaky foundation or a wet crawl space? At MidAmerica Basement Systems, we've got you covered. We offer effective solutions to dry out your wet basement, fix your crawl space, and restore the structural integrity of your home. We also specialize in installing seamless gutters to redirect water away from your foundation and provide expert concrete repair to fix cracked walkways, patios, and more. Call us today to find out how we can help! We look forward to earning your business.

"Great communication and timely work"

Robert S on October 2025


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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

307 East Lafayette Street
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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

307 East Lafayette Street
No reviews yet
330 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


VJF Contracting

Based In
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VJF Contracting

Based In
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

VJF Contracting is your one stop shop for all of your electrical projects! Offering services like: house rewiring, electrical panels, underground wiring, whole house generators, lighting, and Much more! VJF Contracting is a residential and commercial company! No job to big or small!

"It went very well."

Kenneth K on March 2023

VJF Contracting is your one stop shop for all of your electrical projects! Offering services like: house rewiring, electrical panels, underground wiring, whole house generators, lighting, and Much more! VJF Contracting is a residential and commercial company! No job to big or small!

"It went very well."

Kenneth K on March 2023


Force Basements

711 North 2nd Street
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Force Basements

711 North 2nd Street
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Force Basements locally owned and operated in Pekin, IL provides trusted and local basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawl space repair services across central Illinois and the Quad Cities areas. We specialize in helping home and business owners solve foundation problems, sinking concrete, basement waterproofing problems, and more. Our team works with homeowners in Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Davenport, Rock Island, and the surrounding areas

Force Basements locally owned and operated in Pekin, IL provides trusted and local basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawl space repair services across central Illinois and the Quad Cities areas. We specialize in helping home and business owners solve foundation problems, sinking concrete, basement waterproofing problems, and more. Our team works with homeowners in Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Davenport, Rock Island, and the surrounding areas




R and R Concrete Solutions

16 Victoria Dr.
5.00(
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R and R Concrete Solutions

16 Victoria Dr.
5.00(
11
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Concrete leveling, resurfacing, epoxy flooring and more in the Northern Illinois area!  R and R Concrete Solutions is a family owned and operated business serving the north central Illinois area. We specialize in raising settled concrete and installing a new decorative concrete coating to existing concrete. We work on driveways, patios, porches, sidewalks, steps, stoops, garage floors, basement floors, shop floors, show room floors, and more. We provide free onsite estimates and are fully insured. We provide a solution for concrete problems and at a fair competitive price. We have a good referral history which generates a lot of business for us. Give us a call today to see what we can do for you or your business. * Slabjacking/ mudjacking/ concrete leveling * Epoxy Garage Flooring * Decorative Coating options for porches, patios, sidewalks swimming pools, garage floors, basement floors etc * Decorative Concrete * Wood Look Concrete * Pressure Washing / Sealing

"Very happy with the end results and they had to raise it a lot."

Donna H on August 2019

Concrete leveling, resurfacing, epoxy flooring and more in the Northern Illinois area!  R and R Concrete Solutions is a family owned and operated business serving the north central Illinois area. We specialize in raising settled concrete and installing a new decorative concrete coating to existing concrete. We work on driveways, patios, porches, sidewalks, steps, stoops, garage floors, basement floors, shop floors, show room floors, and more. We provide free onsite estimates and are fully insured. We provide a solution for concrete problems and at a fair competitive price. We have a good referral history which generates a lot of business for us. Give us a call today to see what we can do for you or your business. * Slabjacking/ mudjacking/ concrete leveling * Epoxy Garage Flooring * Decorative Coating options for porches, patios, sidewalks swimming pools, garage floors, basement floors etc * Decorative Concrete * Wood Look Concrete * Pressure Washing / Sealing

"Very happy with the end results and they had to raise it a lot."

Donna H on August 2019


"We are so impressed with Everseal. They installed a sump pump and interior drainage tiles in our basement in March of 2021. The job took only four days. The employees worked extremely hard to install the pump, interior drain tiles and window well drains. The young men, who removed debris from the basement in buckets and returned with fresh cement, literally ran in and out of the house to complete the job. They were amazing. They then brought their own hose to wash down any residue on our sidewalk and driveway. They took great care to keep the dirt and dust to a minimum. As they broke up the concrete floor, they used a powerful exhaust fan that vented to the outside through one of our basement windows. For additional protection, they wrapped the furnace with plastic sheets and hung plastic sheets around the basement enclosing the work area. They then made a tunnel with plastic from the basement door to the upstairs front door. Yes, there was dust that reached the upstairs. But, without their careful concern for our home, it could have been much worse. After the project was finished, we washed our walls upstairs and they were fine. The dust that reached the upstairs was easily cleaned.   They were price competitive and always went the extra mile to answer our questions.  A month after the installation, they returned to install a gasket and aluminum strips around the flange in the area where we do occasional woodworking. They did not charge for this service. And, they kept a vacuum operating to capture the dust while they were drilling the small holes in the concrete. The results look great. They also removed their shoes before entering our home and then wore booties to keep the dirt in the basement. Again, it is their attention to detail that sets them apart from others.  Everseal is a top notch company and deserves an A++ rating!"

Edward S on April 2021

basement waterproofing

"We are so impressed with Everseal. They installed a sump pump and interior drainage tiles in our basement in March of 2021. The job took only four days. The employees worked extremely hard to install the pump, interior drain tiles and window well drains. The young men, who removed debris from the basement in buckets and returned with fresh cement, literally ran in and out of the house to complete the job. They were amazing. They then brought their own hose to wash down any residue on our sidewalk and driveway. They took great care to keep the dirt and dust to a minimum. As they broke up the concrete floor, they used a powerful exhaust fan that vented to the outside through one of our basement windows. For additional protection, they wrapped the furnace with plastic sheets and hung plastic sheets around the basement enclosing the work area. They then made a tunnel with plastic from the basement door to the upstairs front door. Yes, there was dust that reached the upstairs. But, without their careful concern for our home, it could have been much worse. After the project was finished, we washed our walls upstairs and they were fine. The dust that reached the upstairs was easily cleaned.   They were price competitive and always went the extra mile to answer our questions.  A month after the installation, they returned to install a gasket and aluminum strips around the flange in the area where we do occasional woodworking. They did not charge for this service. And, they kept a vacuum operating to capture the dust while they were drilling the small holes in the concrete. The results look great. They also removed their shoes before entering our home and then wore booties to keep the dirt in the basement. Again, it is their attention to detail that sets them apart from others.  Everseal is a top notch company and deserves an A++ rating!"

Edward S on April 2021


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Foundation Repair questions, answered by experts

Whether or not repairing your foundation is worth it before selling depends on the extent of the damage, the cost of the foundation repair, and your timeline for relocating. If the damage is major or structural in nature, chances are you’ll sell at a higher price if you take care of the problem beforehand. You should consider the cost of the repair first, though, as laying out thousands might not be possible with your budget. Additionally, if you’re in a rush to relocate, you might want to repair before selling so as not to limit your buyer pool.

The actual foundation repair costs will depend on the extent of the damage, how many blocks you need, labor costs, and material costs. As an estimate, the average repair costs for a cinder block foundation fall between $350 and $25,000. Because the range is so large, it’s important to call a professional foundation repair company and have them assess the damage and estimate the repair costs.

Minor hairline cracks in your concrete may not look pretty, but they’re often not serious. It’s when concrete cracks are larger—wide enough that you can slide a credit card into it—that you need to worry. If you monitor a crack and can trace its active expansion over time, you’ll definitely want to call in a pro to inspect it and, potentially, repair it. Want to prevent cracks in your garage and driveway concrete in the future? Stay on top of sealing. Here’s how to seal your concrete garage floor and driveway.

While it can be difficult to identify a bad foundation at first glance, look for large horizontal cracks, discoloration, bulging basement walls, or signs of water damage. You may also see large gaps between the home and the foundation on the outside or signs of pooling water from a recent storm.

Overwatering can cause issues like water pooling and drainage problems. To prevent overwatering, monitor your soil levels on a regular basis and change your watering schedule as necessary.

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