U.S. Waterproofing

Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, Concrete Leveling,

About us

Basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Family owned since 1957 with over 300,000 dry basements. Free consultations. Lifetime warranties available. Award winning company.

Business highlights

68 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, Epoxy Injection - Crack Repair, Drain Tile Systems, Foundation Wall Membranes, Window Well Drains, Window Well Covers, Concrete Floor Installation, Concrete Floor Replacement, Crawl Space Liners, Battery Operated Sump Pumps, Backup Sump Sumps, Yard Drainage, & Bowing Wall Bracing.

Services we don't offer

Sewer Back Up.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check
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MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.5572 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
70%
4
11%
3
6%
2
6%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.3
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 201-225 of 572 reviews

Kelly J.
12/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I purchased a Big Deal for repairs to my basement cracks, but it turned out my problem was much bigger than that. I received an expert explanation of the problem and was then presented with options. I went with a permanent solution--the installation of a pump--and the scheduling, financing, and installation for this major project was all handled efficiently and smoothly.
Description of Work: A pump was installed in my basement to remove the moisture that was coming in through the bricks in my foundation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Mari L.
12/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
We had used US Waterproofing before to seal two leaks in our foundation that had leaked the most. We planned to hire them again to complete the waterproofing of our basement at a later time. When the Big Deal was offered, I immediately purchased two coupons to get the work done. The guys showed up on time and did the work very quickly. They were friendly and professional. We now have a completely dry basement for the first time since we have owned our house, over 26 years! If we ever develop another leak, we would call them to do the work. I highly recommend them to anyone that needs waterproofing services.
Description of Work: We had three large cracks and one small leak in our foundation wall repaired.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Ed R.
12/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Came in did a professional job and covered everything that the Angie's list deal quoted I was very happy given I had received estimates 3x higher for the same job.
Description of Work: waterproof my basement that was leaking

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Sharon B.
12/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Representatives came out an inspected the problem area and gave recommendations. We can up with a plan and set a date.
Description of Work: Sealed four cracks in crawlspace, replaced sump pump and installed pipe to carry output of sump pump to middle of yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

nebojsa S.
12/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
done as soon as possible, very happy, called to complain about leak, they came , reviewed, evaluated possible solutions, then scheduled soonest appointment, performed work fast and with minimum disruption
Description of Work: warranty repair of two foundation cracks

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MARIA & LARRY M.
12/2012
3.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
He came out and I showed him where the cracks were. He didn't really look at them and gave me a quote, which seemed a little high. He then later called back to mention he accidentally quoted me for 4 cracks, not 3. I still decided to hire someone else. I was slightly disappointed in the service I received. He seemed as if he was a rush.
Description of Work: I had a few cracks in my basement, received a quote for repairs and waterproofing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,000

RICHARD C.
11/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
The estimator arrived on time and did a great job. The workman arrived as scheduled, did a thorough job and cleaned up after themselves. We have had no problems since. I was very pleased with the work.
Description of Work: Several cracks in our poured concrete basement well were leaking water. The company repaired the cracks is an injected product and did some work on the outside at the foundation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Mark A.
11/2012
5.0
drain pipe
  + -1 more
Had a bunch of estimates because of some cracking in the walls. Everyone else told us it was the house sinking on one end and we needed to put in piers. Chris, however, actually took the time to measure with a laser and a zip level and not only had the house not sunken where everyone else had said, it wasn't nearly as bad as we thought. They recommended getting the water away from the house and having a landscaper regrade the back yard. (It was pitched slightly toward the house.) I appreciated the time and thoughtfulness with which they diagnosed the problem. We still may need piers down the line, but I'll be calling these guys to give me the real answer for sure.
Description of Work: 4 underground drain pipes and bubblers installed to get water from the downspouts away from the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Kathy R.
11/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
This went very well especially given that the problem turned out to be a minor one. It was a pleasure to know I wasn't being encouraged to do work that didn't need to be done.
Description of Work: I had a slow leak in the corner of the basement. Shawn Finnicum came to see whether there was a crack in the foundation. He patiently analyzed where the leak was coming from by running a hose near the corner. When he realized that the problem was a bad connection on a downspout, he told me how to get it repaired and didn't charge at all for his time. He spent about an hour checking things out and explained what he was doing and thinking as he went along. I was very impressed with his work and recommend him and this company very highly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ART T.
10/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
We did get a second opinion and they recommended the same thing (it was easier since the window well was very close to the sump pump). We used an "Angie's List Big Deal" from US Waterproofing which cut the cost. US Waterproofing was able to schedule us pretty quickly to get this work done and they did a good job explaining the process. I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: We had a clogged window well drain. Instead of attempting to unclog the drain (which could be hit or miss) they suggested to create a "by-pass" pipe that drained the window well to our sump pump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Nancy T.
10/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I met with Joe Jeans sales professional at our rental property. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and patient answering all my questions. Both onsight and post face to face meeting he did so via phone and/or email. Perhaps even a text here and there. I especially appreciated that since I met with hm without my husband. Being an interior designer I always pick up on a contractors lack of patience and/or anxiousness in "dealing" with a "woman" when they are not happy doing so. That was definately not the case with Joe. My husband never met with Joe and trusted my opinion. I even asked Joe about things Permaseal said to me on their work and he never gave me the impression that he minded answering those inquiries or the fact that I was comparing and doing my home work. The crew that actually did the work was beyond amazing! Neat as a pin and hardly any dust with all of that chopping up of concrete! They had to carring in and out very heavy equipment through the inside of the house and took all precautions not to damage hardwood floors, furniture,or anything else as we don't have a walkout. THANK YOU JOE AND YOUR AMAZING HARD WORKING CREW!!!
Description of Work: Waterproofing the basement entire wall perameter.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Michael K.
09/2012
4.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They did the work as quoted however still getting water in the basement in same area. Believe the issue is that we need more work than was contracted for. Price seemed high but that may just be what these services cost. Can't say they fixed my problem so score is set accordingly.
Description of Work: Had 2 cracks sealed in basement along wall

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$725

Thomas G.
09/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
  + 0 more
They did an amazing job. It sounded like so much work and hassle. But, they came in and dug everything out, put in the pipes, smoothed everything out. The next day everything was running beautifully. And the price came in exactly at the estimate cost. We haven't had any waters problems since.
Description of Work: They put in a french drain system and sump pump around the whole basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500

SUSAN G.
08/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
U.S. Waterproofing and Shawn Finnicum get an A-plus!
Description of Work: U.S. Waterproofing5650 MeadowbrookRolling Meadows, IL 60009800 323 3628 On July 15, Shawn Finnicum visited our 1924 home to inspect basement seepage problems. Some areas were sound, several were not. Shawm Finnicum explained carefully the U.S. Waterproofing methods to stop leakage. As we spoke, he saw that we felt we needed more information on various solutions for the problem and were reluctant to make a decision at the time. Mr. Finnicum encouraged us to check out other methods and ways of stopping the leakage and take time to learn more of our situation and options and then to bring him back in. He gave us several pieces of extremely useful advice. It was at this point that we decided to give him and his company an "A" on Angie's List. Instead of a hard sell job, we were educated and reassured. This man knows his business and at the same time does not try to win business by using overbearing, unattractive techiniques. We were thoroughly impressed. As he suggested, we have since talked to other firms about other options and we have the feelling that U.S. Waterproofing is going to be called back in. Kudos to Mr. Finnicum! Susan Garland (Mrs. John W. Garland)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Christopher M.
08/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They did an excellent job. We haven't had any problems since. We would absolutely use them again.
Description of Work: We used U S Waterproofing to take care of cracks in the wall. There were two pretty large cracks. There was one on the north side of the house and one on the east side of the house. They came in and remediated it really quickly. They took care of both within a couple of hours.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Ross S.
07/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Our experience with U.S. Waterproofing was excellent. Sean came out to the house twice to a**** the cracks in our foundation. He did not try to oversell us. We have six cracks in the foundation and Sean encouraged us to fix four of them and wait on the other two to see if they allow water in overtime. I also asked about our sump pump and again he did not try to sell us something we may not need. His advice was to live in the house for a while and wait and see what may develop and what we may need in the future. He was very easy to get ahold of via e-mail and very easy to schedule. After we agreed on a plan of action we were able to set a date that was convenient for us to complete the work. Miguel showed up to do the work and was very efficient, he patched the four cracks in about two hours and was very helpful in explaining what he did and what we could do to his work (painting etc.) All in all a very positive experience. My only minor issue is that we were not informed how much dust would be created by the process, if I had known I would have moved the clean laundry out of the basement before the work started, no big deal, just had to rewash the clothes. Otherwise a great experience. I highly recommend Sean, Miguel and the rest of U.S. Waterproofing.
Description of Work: U.S. Waterproofing patched four cracks in the foundation that were allowing water into the basement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Carol D.
07/2012
4.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Jon came out to do the estimate. He ran a water test to help assess the situation. The gentleman that came to do the work was on time and cleaned up well after himself. A few surprises which could have been easily discussed at the estimate: 1) there is quite an odor from the chemical used; enough to make you want to run fans and vent the basement to be comfortable 2) there are injection ports which stick out from the wall which the owner has to remove 2 weeks after installation if they want to repaint the concrete walls and make it look aesthetically pleasing 3) the worker stated that two horizontal cracks below the windows are not guaranteed against future leakage like the vertical cracks are. So the company would have received an overall "A" from me if I had not had these surprises and since the sales rep did not mention some cracks not being fully guaranteed, I will assume the worker is in error about that or contest it should there be an issue with the crack sealing in the future. Since we have not had any heavy rain since the work was done, I cannot yet attest to the effectiveness of the repair.
Description of Work: Injecting of urethane epoxy in 7 foundation cracks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,285

Marilyn J.
06/2012
5.0
concrete repair, basement waterproofing
  + 0 more
They did a fine job, and I have no complaints about them. I have a friend who used them and he was pleased with their services. The workers were nice, clean, and told me what noises they would be making while working. They were in and out quickly. They have a guarantee on their work. They told me what it would like when they were finished. The cracks were fixed and no water is leaking in. They are a little pricey.
Description of Work: They repaired a crack in the corner of the basement and a crack near a stairwell that was leaking water.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Kris G.
06/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I purchased my 1932 house, which supposedly had no water problems in the basement according to the previous owner, in August of 2006. The day after I moved in, water was seeping in due to me saturating a flower garden. I was so angry at the person I purchased my home from and actually called my real estate attorney to have my contract of sale voided! Luckily I contacted U.S. Waterproofing and they came in and assured me that I hadn't purchased a lemon of a house. A sump pump should have been installed in this home well before the date of my purchase. They took care of the problem area and I have never had water come in in that area again. At the time they came in, they suggested that in the future, I may need to extend the drain tiles or have a sump pump put in in another area of the basement. I had water seep in in a different area of the basement last summer when we had a terrible downpour and many neighboring homes ended up with inches or feet of standing water in their basements. I had only a bit of soggy carpet. Now that I'm ready to redo the flooring in my basement, I have contacted U.S. Waterproofing again to come out to extend my drain tiles and patch a crack that I found in the floor under the wall to wall carpeting that the prior owner had installed. I really trust U.S. Waterproofing and would not even consider calling another water proofing company. I was not an Angie's list member in 2006, or I would have written a great review about this company back then. I am a very picky customer; if they made me happy, they'll make you happy!
Description of Work: installed very first sump pump in this old house and drain tiles

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Geri Lin F.
06/2012
4.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
There were a few scheduling issues, but the over all experience was pretty good. They seem to be pretty good about attending to the mess they left. The workers were all very nice guys. They just came and did their job. It was a 2 day job and they came on time both days. They only stopped for lunch and that was about it. There were about 5 or 6 guys that came and they were very efficient with their work.
Description of Work: They installed a drain tile completely around the basement and put in a sub pump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Angela J.
05/2012
4.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
The individual was vey professional and informative, I thought the price he estimating for me was extremly to high, after using my Angie's discount and a 10% off coupon. I say that, because the issue Im having now, I had before about 5 years ago, and I paid about $400-$500 to have it fixed, this estimate was about 8x's that amount.
Description of Work: No service performed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

GRACE W.
05/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They were fine. The service was a good value. They were professional and accurate in their price setting. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: They waterproofed the basement by filling cracks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Alan and Melissa L.
04/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I give them high ratings and would use them again in the future if needed.
Description of Work: They did basement waterproofing. They installed a new drain tile system in our basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800

Lois W.
04/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Very professional from beginning to end.
Description of Work: They provided waterproofing services. They repaired / filled the crack in the foundation and also replaced the sump pump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

Dan F.
03/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I had a near emergency situation. I was getting water in my crawl space that caused my 2 sump pumps to cycle every 2-3minutes. I called the top 3 reviewed waterproofing companies on Angie's list. All 3 sent someone out that day to look at the problem and give me an estimate. My first estimate was over $5000.00 that include additional items beyond my immediate need. That estimator would not give me a quote to just fix the problem. US Waterproofing came out and gave me a price of $967.00. This was to fix the problem. He did not think I needed all that the other guy recommended. A third guy came out and agreed with the second company. I decided to go with US Waterproofing. After calling them, they wanted to come back with a project manager to check out the problem. He realized almost immediately that the problem was a block sewer line. He gave me a name for a plumber.That plumber from JEM plumbing cleared the problem in less than an hour at a cost of $214.00. Problem solved. US Waterproofing is a trustworthy company. They were more interested in fixing the problem correctly. They didn't care that they got no business out of this. I will definitely us this company when the need arises. Thank you Chris and Barry!
Description of Work: Repair basement water problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$214

Contact information

81 Remington Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173

http://www.uswaterproofing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Basement Waterproofing,
Foundation Repair,
Concrete Leveling,
Water Heaters

FAQ

U.S. Waterproofing is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

U.S. Waterproofing accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, U.S. Waterproofing offers free project estimates.
Yes, U.S. Waterproofing offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, U.S. Waterproofing offers a 5% senior discount.
No, U.S. Waterproofing does not offer emergency services.
Yes, U.S. Waterproofing offers warranties.
U.S. Waterproofing offers the following services: Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, Epoxy Injection - Crack Repair, Drain Tile Systems, Foundation Wall Membranes, Window Well Drains, Window Well Covers, Concrete Floor Installation, Concrete Floor Replacement, Crawl Space Liners, Battery Operated Sump Pumps, Backup Sump Sumps, Yard Drainage, & Bowing Wall Bracing.
Sewer Back Up.

Contact information

81 Remington Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173

http://www.uswaterproofing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day