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Top-Rated Basement waterproofing pros in Saint Jacob - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Roberts Foundation And Crack Repair
Roberts Foundation And Crack Repair
4.2(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Saint Jacob, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everything about this repair job was wonderful - from Brad giving us the bid (and explaining exactly what would be done), to Will and Ree (sp?) doing the excellent work. Everyone was courteous, professional and left everything spotless. And the cost was surprisingly lower than I thought it would be."
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Response time3 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Affordable Upgrades
5.0(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Saint Jacob, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andrew did a fantastic job. He was very knowledgeable and explained the pros and cons of the different waterproofing methods he recommended I apply to my basement foundation to make sure it stayed sealed long term. He was very professional, a good communicator, cleaned up after himself, and made sure to provide updates throughout the work. He even repaired a cracked portion of my sewer while installing a sump pump. Would highly recommend! Not a lot of waterproofing companies out there like Affordable that are a one man show, which is the best part. One man job = one way communication and responsibility. It hurts me not to give him a full 5 stars, but the only minor con I can bring up was how the work was some charges tacked on at the close of the project, due to some extra cost he told me he incurred for the pipe/connections needed to repair/replace the cracked pipe. The labor materials for repairing the damaged pipe were listed on the original firm bid I received before the project started. As I said this was a VERY MINOR con and I feel you will not find a better contractor out there to replace Andrew for your waterproofing needs!"
Waterproofing system
Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
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Musick House Leveling, LLC
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Saint Jacob, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The technician that did the service, let me know specifically one thing that turned not to be possible. I would never known, because the issue was below the ground. He also gave me post sales advice to recommend to my A/C who would be installing a unit near the repair."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AccuLevel, Inc. - Southern/Metro East Illinois
3.9(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Saint Jacob, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They are great to work with. Communication was superior. They stand by their work. A few years ago I had waterproofing done in my basement and this time they spray foamed the cavities of the basement too. Both times they did awesome work and cleaned up too! I highly recommend this company!"
Basement Waterproofing and Drainage Channels
Drainage Channel Install
Dimple Board and Drainage Channel Install
Dimple Board Closeup Example
Cross Section Example Waterproofing Installation

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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Baue Bros Hauling
New to Angi
Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Saint Jacob, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

👋 MEET THE GUY BEHIND BAUE BROS JUNK REMOVAL\n\nMy name is Haydon Baue, and I’m the owner of Baue Bros Junk Removal, based right here in Sparta, Illinois.\n\nI started Baue Bros with a pretty simple goal: work hard, treat people right, charge fair prices, and help people get rid of the stuff they don’t want to deal with anymore.\n\nWhether you have one old couch sitting by the garage or an entire property that needs cleaned out, I’m willing to take a look.\n\nWe handle junk removal, furniture and appliances, scrap metal, garage and basement cleanouts, estate cleanouts, rental and move out cleanouts, storage units, construction debris, property cleanups, shed and small building tear downs, decks, fences, playsets, hot tubs, above ground pools, light tear outs, heavy item removal, and more.\n\nHave your own dumpster but need help filling it? We also offer labor only cleanouts and loading.\n\n♻️ Large qualifying appliance loads and large scrap metal piles may qualify for FREE pickup.\n\nVeteran Owned

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Basement Waterproofing FAQs, answered by experts

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Most houses will have vents in the crawl space. This allows for air passage and energy retention, which in many ways can help control the temperature inside the home. If you are able to consider the cost of a crawl space encapsulation, you may not need your crawl space vents at all. 

A plastic vapor barrier should completely cover your basement to prevent water from penetrating through the walls. This typically goes before installing insulation to prevent moisture from building up and becoming trapped on the inside of your insulation, where it can collect and lead to mold damage. Installing insulation after the vapor barrier allows for any moisture to exit the walls for better ventilation.

Regular inspections, maintaining proper grading around the foundation, and keeping gutters clear are advisable. Vapor barriers and sealants may need checking for wear after several years.

Yes. Water can penetrate through a concrete foundation wall. This can happen whether or not you have cracks, as concrete is a porous material. You’ll want to take steps to waterproof your basement or crawl space.

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