Founded 1979 • With Angi since August 2001
For over 40 years, we have been providing over 400,000 homeowners throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana with their basement waterproofing and structural foundation issues. With our free estimates and uniformed professionals you get the best value in the industry, and the peace of mind of a healthy home. We have earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and the BBB's 2016 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. If you have plumbing, concrete lifting, crawl space encapsulation and yard drainage issues, You Know Who to Call - Perma-Seal!
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Merry H.
03/23/2023
PermaSeal is the Best. The consultant clearly explained the options for my project, the scheduling and cost. The installers were on time, explained questions I had about the basement crack sealing and Permafoam installation , completed the project in a timely manner and were friendly. This is the second project PermaSeal has completed for me. I would call them again, for sure.
Description of Work
Crack repair and PermaFoam installation.
Category
basement waterproofing
Cost
$3,800
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
We are thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience with our team. Providing you the best solutions and service for a healthy home is how we make the world a better place. Thanks for being part of the Perma-Seal family!Marilyn K.
03/07/2023
My living room floor over the crawlspace was always cold in the winter. The Perma-seal salesman said spray foam would fix it. After spending a LOT of money to have it done, there is no change. The floor is still cold! They are not honest people. Also, I have two vents at each end of crawlspace that I open in the Spring to dry up any dampness. I found out that they sprayed foam over these vents closing them off . Now I am thinking I will get mold growing down there because of no air circulation. Terrible company! I would never recommend them!
Description of Work
spray foam to keep out cold air
Category
Cost
$1,700
Christopher T.
02/27/2023
Nick D. did a great job explaining my options and called out some things I didn't consider. Pricing seemed responsible.
Description of Work
Still deciding
Category
basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks for sharing your experience! Nick dedicates a lot of time in product training and workshops in order to provide homeowners with a customized solution to meet all their needs. It'[Member Information Removed] part of how we strive to make the world a better place. We look forward to sharing your comments with our sales team.Eric T.
02/20/2023
James did a great job. He was very informative and friendly. Explained what he was doing and what he found. Offered options for fixing the issues he found.
Description of Work
Inspection
Category
basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We strive to deliver a remarkable experience and value for our customers. We're so proud that James provided that for you today and we look forward to sharing your kind words with him and his supervisor.Genevieve B.
02/18/2023
Alexis and George from the Elk Grove Village Illinois location were great. They were professional, answered all my questions and cleaned up afterwards. I am satisfied with the job they performed.
Description of Work
I had a crack in my basement foundation that needed to be repaired I was having leaks coming through the foundation.
Category
basement waterproofing
Cost
$700
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks for the review! Alexis and George are a great representation of our Tribe and our values. Perma-Seal is filled with like-minded individuals who want to make the world a better place. We all strive to provide a remarkable experience to each homeowner we meet. We will certainly share your kind words with Alexis, George, and their supervisor.Roseanne W.
01/21/2023
Allen and Rigo did a fantastic job. They explained everything they were going to do. They answered my questions. Thank you very much!!!
Description of Work
Annual check and clean out in outside sewer.
Category
basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hi [Member Name Removed]! Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We strive to deliver a remarkable experience and value for our customers. We're so proud that Allen and Rigo provided that for you today and we look forward to sharing your kind words with them and their supervisor.Frances S.
01/20/2023
Nick and Gus installed a hot water tank. They were amazing - so thorough and professional. They explained the process involved and went above and beyond checking to make sure all faucets and tub were working properly after shutting off the water. Also, they took the time to explain to me how to understand the way my battery operated sump pump works with technology. Fantastic workers!
Description of Work
I had a hot water tank installed.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$1,750
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks for the review, [Member Name Removed]! Nick and Gus are a great representation of our Tribe and our values. Perma-Seal is filled with like-minded individuals who want to make the world a better place. We all strive to provide a remarkable experience to each homeowner we meet. We will certainly share your kind words with Nick, Gus, and their supervisor.Tim H.
01/12/2023
Cecil was very patient and took the time to go over quite a few options to fit our needs. We will definitely be contacting again to finish some additional projects.
Description of Work
Concrete leveling, stabilizing, crack repairs, and seam sealing for half driveway and front porch.
Category
mudjacking
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hi [Member Name Removed]! Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We strive to deliver a remarkable experience and value for our customers. We're so proud that Cecil provided that for you today and we look forward to sharing your kind words with him and his supervisor.Michael M.
01/01/2023
Had Permaseal come out for an estimate on new sump pumps. Derek Hall gave me a variety of options and explained which ones would work best for my basement. He even took the time to explain the whole thing again to my wife who was on a work call at the time.
Description of Work
New pumps for my sump pit
Category
plumbing
Cost
$5,400
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hi [Member Name Removed]! Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We strive to deliver a remarkable experience and value for our customers. We're so proud that Derek provided that for you today and we look forward to sharing your kind words with him and his supervisor.Jeffrey O.
12/31/2022
The house had water penetration and the inspector wasn’t sure how or where. Perma-Seal was contacted to professionally figure it out. The Perma-Seal inspector Robert Barshefski came in and explained to the buyers exactly what was the cause of the issue. It was water penetrating from the sliding door. It is a simple fix of just caulking the sliding door. There was no upsell or expensive remedy that was not needed. Highly recommend Robert, he has vast experience and really knows his business. He also tested and showed the buyer that a sump pump is working that the home inspector thought was not working.
Description of Work
Caulking of the sliding door. I sad services were performed because Robert performed his services of identifying the problem. Since it was only caulking that was needed, there wasn’t a charge from the company (the buyer can do the caulking or hire a handyman to perform that service.)
Category
basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hi [Member Name Removed]! Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We strive to deliver a remarkable experience and value for our customers. We're so proud that Robert provided that for you today and we look forward to sharing your kind words with him and his supervisor.Margaret C.
12/30/2022
Cecil Payne was very helpful and thorough. He was professional and knowledgeable. He presented the best recommendation to us, and the pricing was fair. I would definitely recommend Perma-Seal based on our experience with Cecil.
Description of Work
We needed cracks in the foundation addressed as well as adding insulation to our foundation rim joists insulated.
Category
foundation repair
Cost
$8,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
[Member Name Removed], thanks for taking a moment to share your 5-star experience with Cecil! He works extremely hard to ensure that homeowners understand their situation and in turn feel more confident in making a decision to get the necessary work done. We look forward to sharing your comments with Cecil and the sales management team.mitch J.
12/09/2022
Great job. Perma Seal (Keegan King) came out one year later to make sure there was no more leak. Keegan even identified other potential issues that Perma Seal did not handle. Great job !!
Description of Work
Basement leak.
Category
concrete repair
Cost
$1,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hi [Member Name Removed]! Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We strive to deliver a remarkable experience and value for our customers. We're so proud that Keegan provided that for you today and we look forward to sharing your kind words with him and his supervisor.J S.
11/17/2022
My technician called to let me know he’s was on his way. When he arrived he introduced himself and was very polite and pleasant. He explained everything very thoroughly. Very nice young man
Description of Work
He was here to inspect the work I had done a year ago. And everything looked great.
Category
basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
We are thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience with our team. Providing you the best solutions and service for a healthy home is how we make the world a better place. Thanks for being part of the Perma-Seal family!Gary R.
11/11/2022
Excellent! Adam, Tyler and Javier are great guys and do great work! Concrete repair (drop of over 4”) between patio and house. Repair was needed for over 30 years! Finally made the call to Permaseal. Timing was perfect because we will be able to pass guarantee along to next homeowner when we retire in 4 years!
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Description of Work
Concrete repair between patio and house. Drop of over 4”. 4 large sections.
Category
mudjacking
Cost
$2,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hi [Member Name Removed]! Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We strive to deliver a remarkable experience and value for our customers. We're so proud that Adam, Tyler, and Javier provided that for you today and we look forward to sharing your kind words with them and their supervisor.ANTONIO H.
10/21/2022
Mr. Derek M-B was professional, courteous, informative, thorough, and offered a lot of insight on the process and what needed to be done.
Description of Work
Preventive maintenance
Category
concrete repair, electrician, sewer cleaning, foundation repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks for the review, [Member Name Removed]! Derek is a great representation of our Tribe and our values. Perma-Seal is filled with like-minded individuals who want to make the world a better [Member Information Removed]. We all strive to provide a remarkable experience to each homeowner we meet. We will certainly share your kind words with Derek and his supervisor.Michelle R.
10/18/2022
They did an awesome job. Allen Laundie was very personable and explained everything as he was working. Showed us the camera in the sewer line so we could see where the issue was.
Description of Work
Used a camera to check the sewer pipe. Some tree roots were found and they rodded the pipe.
Category
sewer cleaning
Cost
$721
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hi [Member Name Removed]! Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We strive to deliver a remarkable experience and value for our customers. We're so proud that Allen provided that for you today and we look forward to sharing your kind words with him and his supervisor.Michael M.
10/06/2022
Griffin from PermaSeal has been out a couple times to assess my basement issues and recommend the proper solutions. He is very professional, courteous and takes the time to explain the current conditions and recommend the proper solutions. His follow-up is great and I will be using him in the future. Thank you Griffin for your knowledge and expertise!
Description of Work
Sump pump, basement defender control unit, crack repair
Category
electrician, plumbing, basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
[Member Name Removed], thanks for taking a moment to share your 5-star experience with Griffin! He works extremely hard to ensure that homeowners understand their situation and in turn feel more confident in making a decision to get the necessary work done. We look forward to sharing your comments with Griffin and the sales management team.William W.
10/01/2022
Very upset with final product! Hired this company because of their 40 yrs in the business and implied expertise. A corner of my home had settled and created settlement cracks in both the interior drywall and exterior masonry. A sales rep discussed the possible solution of raising the corner of the foundation to correct the problem. Big price tag but needed to fix the problem. Crew arrived two weeks later and proceeded to escalate my problem. Now I have new cracks in my walls that are much worse then my original cracks. Spoke with both the “Forman” and sales rep and their solution was to tuck point the new cracks and kept spewing about the 25 ye warranty. The new cracks look horrible, tuckpointed or not. I’m sick to my stomach and can’t sleep over results.
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Description of Work
Foundation stabilization
Category
drywall, electrician, masonry, structural engineer, mudjacking, foundation repair
Cost
$13,000
Service Provider Response
We appreciate the feedback that you provided about your experience with Perma-Seal. It’s very important to us that we learn and continue to improve our client’s experience. We have a site inspection set for October 4th to resolve your concern. Bill Jirsa our Customer Care manager left a message for you. Please contact Bill Jirsa, to discuss your concern. He can be reached directly at 630-432-1779 or bjirsa@permaseal.net.Joseph Z.
09/20/2022
Excellent. Griffin Callans from Permaseal quickly identified and fixed an issue with our sump pump. He was very knowledgeable, professional and courteous. We will be requesting him in the future when scheduling our maintenance from Permaseal
Description of Work
Sump pump maintenance
Category
electrician, basement waterproofing, wells
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hi [Member Name Removed]! Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We strive to deliver a remarkable experience and value for our customers. We're so proud that Griffin provided that for you today and we look forward to sharing your kind words with him and his supervisor.Joel J.
09/16/2022
Our experience with Permaseal was great : start to finish. Cecil was courteous and friendly when he came out to inspect and quote the project. Tyler and Jehoiada were professional, friendly, polite, and knowledgeable as they did the application. They answered our questions in understandable ways and were courteous when they offered suggestions. Excellent experience.
Description of Work
Leveling of my driveway and sidewalks
Category
mudjacking
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hi [Member Name Removed]! Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We strive to deliver a remarkable experience and value for our customers. We're so proud that Cecil, Tyler, and Jehoiada provided that for you today and we look forward to sharing your kind words with them and their supervisors.Julie U.
09/15/2022
The team treated me and my home with great respect. They got here early and finished the job earlier than expected. Very knowledgeable and profession, and still very kind.
Description of Work
Cracks in foundation and other crawl space repairs
Category
electrician, foundation repair
Cost
$11,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
[Member Name Removed], we are thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience with our team. Providing you the best solutions and service for a healthy home is how we make the world a better [Member Information Removed]. Thanks for being part of the Perma-Seal family!Elizabeth S.
09/08/2022
Permaseal did a great job and were very responsive to my questions. I'd highly recommend them.
Description of Work
Waterproofing my basement
Category
electrician, basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
[Member Name Removed], we are thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience with our team. Providing you the best solutions and service for a healthy home is how we make the world a better place. Thanks for being part of the Perma-Seal family!Abby L.
09/06/2022
Excellent! Prompt and provided quality work
Description of Work
Annual maintenance
Category
basement waterproofing
Cost
$39
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
[Member Name Removed], thanks for taking a moment to share your experience with our tribe. We strive to make the world a better place for every homeowner we meet. We look forward to sharing your words throughout our tribe.John M.
08/31/2022
Jim was very communicative, on time, and professional. He explained the process, took measurements, and came up with a detailed solution and explanation of work. He took the time to don shoe covers and cared about the house. He printed out the estimate and presented everything with a thorough explanation. I’m hoping to get the work done through PermaSeal in the near future.
Description of Work
Estimate for sidewalk lifting
Category
electrician, mudjacking
Cost
$2,800
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Hi [Member Name Removed]! Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We strive to deliver a remarkable experience and value for our customers. We're so proud that Jim provided that for you today and we look forward to sharing your kind words with him and his supervisor.Mike L.
07/22/2022
Paul gave a very professional proposal for the work. Very friendly and focused on developing optional proposals.
Description of Work
Concrete lifting
Category
electrician, mudjacking
Cost
$1,600
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
[Member Name Removed], we are thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience with our team. Providing you the best solutions and service for a healthy home is how we make the world a better place. Thanks for being part of the Perma-Seal family!Other Information
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Above ground waterproofing, tuck pointing.
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