We specialize in concrete raising. Our operators are highly skilled and experienced in raising concrete. We also offer caulking for cracks or to seal the gap between your house and concrete. We also offer power washing for your driveway, sidewalk, patio, and anything else you need cleaned.
"Outstanding work! Showed up at the time promised, very professional, did an exceptional job."
David B on September 2023
We specialize in concrete raising. Our operators are highly skilled and experienced in raising concrete. We also offer caulking for cracks or to seal the gap between your house and concrete. We also offer power washing for your driveway, sidewalk, patio, and anything else you need cleaned.
"Outstanding work! Showed up at the time promised, very professional, did an exceptional job."
At Done-Rite we pride our company on reliability, 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 project, We look forward to earning your business! We offer asphalt paving services for business, commercial and Industrial, we also provide sealcoating, crack-filling, asphalt patching and line-striping services, all paving work is backed with a guarantee! call us today for a free estimates. ( we do not offer residential services )
"Repaired sidewalks and they look great!"
TIM J on May 2025
At Done-Rite we pride our company on reliability, 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 project, We look forward to earning your business! We offer asphalt paving services for business, commercial and Industrial, we also provide sealcoating, crack-filling, asphalt patching and line-striping services, all paving work is backed with a guarantee! call us today for a free estimates. ( we do not offer residential services )
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.
"I have hired Permaseal to fix my unleveled patio concrete floor that was and still causing rain water to get to my basement, I have paid them $2,014.33 as down payment, they showed up one month later for the job, which is injecting foam under the concrete slab to lift it back to its original correct level. I came back home that day to find out that they have left and that the concrete slab was not only still unleveled, but they cracked it and patched it on multiple locations. I have called their customer care number more than a dozen times in attempt to understand what is going on, and on each occasion, I was told that the project manager was going to contact me back, which never happened until i made the next call, They have finally explained to me over the phone that it was the best they could do and that they could not fix my patio floor. I asked for a refund and did not hear back. I have documented pictures of before and after showing that the job was not done and cancelled the check with the remaining balance. I have not heard anything back from them since then, until i started getting debt collectors' emails on December the 5th from a business called FCR Services."
Sami M on December 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.
"I have hired Permaseal to fix my unleveled patio concrete floor that was and still causing rain water to get to my basement, I have paid them $2,014.33 as down payment, they showed up one month later for the job, which is injecting foam under the concrete slab to lift it back to its original correct level. I came back home that day to find out that they have left and that the concrete slab was not only still unleveled, but they cracked it and patched it on multiple locations. I have called their customer care number more than a dozen times in attempt to understand what is going on, and on each occasion, I was told that the project manager was going to contact me back, which never happened until i made the next call, They have finally explained to me over the phone that it was the best they could do and that they could not fix my patio floor. I asked for a refund and did not hear back. I have documented pictures of before and after showing that the job was not done and cancelled the check with the remaining balance. I have not heard anything back from them since then, until i started getting debt collectors' emails on December the 5th from a business called FCR Services."
Welcome to Garcia Concrete Solutions LLC, proudly servicing Cicero and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today to schedule your free estimate! You will not be disappointed.
"Cesar was exactly what you would want in any work to be done. He & his crew were prompt, personable & talented. He explained the process & updated regularly. I would hire him again in an instant & their work turned out beautifully. "
Amy C on April 2025
Welcome to Garcia Concrete Solutions LLC, proudly servicing Cicero and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today to schedule your free estimate! You will not be disappointed.
"Cesar was exactly what you would want in any work to be done. He & his crew were prompt, personable & talented. He explained the process & updated regularly. I would hire him again in an instant & their work turned out beautifully. "
A1 Concrete Contractor LLC is your go to team of professionals for all of your needs. We work tirelessly to meet and exceed your expectations and constantly strive for perfection. Give us a call today and lets get started!
"As a woman and first generation home owner I was nervous., but A1 was very quick, very professional, fair price and most importantly the work looks great! Can't wait to hire A1 Concrete for my backyard! "
Alexandria D on October 2025
A1 Concrete Contractor LLC is your go to team of professionals for all of your needs. We work tirelessly to meet and exceed your expectations and constantly strive for perfection. Give us a call today and lets get started!
"As a woman and first generation home owner I was nervous., but A1 was very quick, very professional, fair price and most importantly the work looks great! Can't wait to hire A1 Concrete for my backyard! "
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)"
The Real Seal is a Next Generation company committed to bring customer service back to the industry. We specialize in keeping you Basement Dry and, quite importantly, customer service. We never leave a customer unsatisfied. From speaking with our office, to the evaluation by a Certified Waterproofing Specialist, through the work performed by our technicians and crews, we keep your satisfaction and health of your home our top priority.
"crew was great"
Sean H on April 2025
The Real Seal is a Next Generation company committed to bring customer service back to the industry. We specialize in keeping you Basement Dry and, quite importantly, customer service. We never leave a customer unsatisfied. From speaking with our office, to the evaluation by a Certified Waterproofing Specialist, through the work performed by our technicians and crews, we keep your satisfaction and health of your home our top priority.
We specialize in Landscape Design, Outdoor Living Spaces, Landscape Installations and offer 2 year brick/paver warranty and 1 year plant replacement warranty. We stand behind our work and aim to provide you with an overall feeling of professionalism and security knowing the job will be done the right way. Offering many services to help you to create the most attractive and practical outdoor spaces either at your home or office. Emerald Bloom will be there every step of the way from new construction, to renovation, and on time scheduling and completion. We offer free estimates and enjoy collaborating with our clients to meet individual styles and budgets. We are a family owned and operated company with over 25 years of experience in landscape installation. Our uniformed crews will treat your home like their own. Call today!
"1. They broke the water main in two places, covered it up by continuing the landscaping, lied about breaking it, and offered to re-landscape again later for more money. 2. I told them I wanted ground cover around established trees and on the side of the house. Instead they planted grass there. They then planted the ground cover without first killing the new grass. It looks terrible because of all the grass growing around and rising above the new ground cover. 3. There are many, many large bare spots where grass should be growing. I told them about that but instead of seeding or reseeding the bare spots, they covered it up with the fiber blanket that concealed the fact grass seed wasn't planted until after I paid them. 4. They fixed my brick sidewalk but forgot they were to treat it. When I reminded them to do it, they didn't sweep off the dirt and just covered the dirt. 5. Tore pond liner, covered it up, and didn't reattach to new bricks despite many promises."
Anthony V on July 2024
We specialize in Landscape Design, Outdoor Living Spaces, Landscape Installations and offer 2 year brick/paver warranty and 1 year plant replacement warranty. We stand behind our work and aim to provide you with an overall feeling of professionalism and security knowing the job will be done the right way. Offering many services to help you to create the most attractive and practical outdoor spaces either at your home or office. Emerald Bloom will be there every step of the way from new construction, to renovation, and on time scheduling and completion. We offer free estimates and enjoy collaborating with our clients to meet individual styles and budgets. We are a family owned and operated company with over 25 years of experience in landscape installation. Our uniformed crews will treat your home like their own. Call today!
"1. They broke the water main in two places, covered it up by continuing the landscaping, lied about breaking it, and offered to re-landscape again later for more money. 2. I told them I wanted ground cover around established trees and on the side of the house. Instead they planted grass there. They then planted the ground cover without first killing the new grass. It looks terrible because of all the grass growing around and rising above the new ground cover. 3. There are many, many large bare spots where grass should be growing. I told them about that but instead of seeding or reseeding the bare spots, they covered it up with the fiber blanket that concealed the fact grass seed wasn't planted until after I paid them. 4. They fixed my brick sidewalk but forgot they were to treat it. When I reminded them to do it, they didn't sweep off the dirt and just covered the dirt. 5. Tore pond liner, covered it up, and didn't reattach to new bricks despite many promises."
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! a financing is available just asked the contractor for the details
"360 Degree construction accepted the job and understood the assignment!! Great work, reasonable price, very responsive, and professional. Will rehire for other jobs and refer to others!!"
Lawanda F on November 2025
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! a financing is available just asked the contractor for the details
"360 Degree construction accepted the job and understood the assignment!! Great work, reasonable price, very responsive, and professional. Will rehire for other jobs and refer to others!!"
My Property Masters Inc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Northlake and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Pipe broke and the whole kitchen had to be torn down to the studs and completely rebuilt. Installed new sound deading insulation new cabinets counter tops sink and faucet Plus installed new floor and snd trim They did a beautiful job and I will hire them again . They also cleaned up great
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Craig J on December 2025
My Property Masters Inc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Northlake and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Pipe broke and the whole kitchen had to be torn down to the studs and completely rebuilt. Installed new sound deading insulation new cabinets counter tops sink and faucet Plus installed new floor and snd trim They did a beautiful job and I will hire them again . They also cleaned up great
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Craig J on December 2025
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Patios questions, answered by experts
The average patio takes anywhere from 30 to 50 hours to build, including leveling the ground and paving the patio. If you’re doing the work yourself, you might want to plan on spending significantly more time, especially if you don’t have all the equipment or experience. After completing your patio build, consider hiring a pro to prepare the patio for spring.
Usually 2-3 days, plus additional curing time before full use.
Yes, it is possible to turn a regular basement into a walkout basement. Doing so involves excavating the land around at least one side of your basement foundation, installing retaining walls to create a permanent below-grade area outside your home, and then cutting into the foundation to install an exterior door that leads out to the new space. This is an expensive and time-consuming project, but it can add a lot of value and utility to your home.
It depends on whether you’re looking at residential or commercial buildings. For residential buildings, the 2018 International Residential Code asks for a maximum riser (or rise) height of 7 3/4 inches and a minimum tread depth (or run) of 10 inches.
For fixed stairs in commercial buildings, OSHA requires a rise between 6 and 7.5 inches, with a run between 10 and 14 inches. The standards are different for spiral staircases.
If you don’t put gravel under concrete, the concrete can crack, sink, bow, or crumble. Even the concrete forming process will not go as smoothly if you are working directly on the soil or bare bedrock. The lack of a proper gravel layer can also lead to drainage issues below your slab, leading to water issues throughout your lawn and around your foundation.
The Robbins, IL homeowners’ guide to patio services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Sealing a concrete patio can significantly extend its lifespan and enhance its appearance, preventing cracking, staining, and fading. Here are 5 reasons why you should seal concrete patios.