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
Discover
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 376-400 of 572 reviews

ERINN S.
02/2008
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
  + 0 more
I had called another company for an estimate first and they had no openings for 3 days. I requested to be on a cancellation list but heard nothing back. The inspector came on time and was very nice. I asked when the job could be done and he said he would love to get it done tomorrow but they needed a permit from the city and they only go get those on Tuesdays and Fridays. That weekend I couldn't contain the water in the basement. Slowly the water was creeping toward the furniture and saturating the carpet completely. So, on Tuesday they called to explain no permit due to a holiday and they "maybe" could go Thursday or Friday to get the permit but couldn't guarantee it. They wouldn't give me an appointment to do the work without the permit. I'm starting to panic as the water is creeping in. I call US Waterproofing. Andy at the office sends John and in 24 hrs I have an estimate, a permit and the job is done the next day. Unbelievable service.
Description of Work: They installed 35 feet of interior drain tile with a sump pump in an amazing amount of time with care and concern and made me realize the difference between companies. There are many out there that can do the job but when you are in an emergency you see the true colors of a company. In 48 hrs, I had an estimate, a permit, and the job DONE while the another company couldn't even get a permit yet! They also could have really jacked up the price because of my situation and they didn't.

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
$3,100

LINDA M.
12/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Terrific. Brad arrived a few minutes earlier than my scheduled two hour appointment window (how nice) with someone in training. I was not home from work yet but my father was there and Brad examined the source of the seepage. Since he had other appointments in the area, he offered to go to another one and return in 20 minutes when I was home so he could speak to me personally, and he did just that. He explained all my options in a very detailed, clear manner. He quickly completed an estimate and was very friendly and personable. I also want to note what a pleasure it was just setting up the appointment. The first woman we spoke with was able to schedule an appointment within two days of emailing them for a free consultation, and when we had to make a last minute appointment change they were able to accommodate us immediately for the same day. We are currently deciding on when we will be able to have the work done, but will feel comfortable using this company.
Description of Work: Came to give us a free consultation on the source of our seepage in the basement and gave us an estimate on waterproofing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Elizabeth B.
12/2007
3.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They installed the covers. Subsequently, one of the covers was continuously covered in condensation on the inside. After two calls, I was promised followup that never materialized. I was surprised that the material was as flexible as it was, since it's supposed to withstand a lot of weight. It definitely gives when you step on it. Also, the fit is not quite as exact as I was expecting, and they pop out easily. In retrospect, this was a ton of money for something I'm not at all sure was worth it.
Description of Work: They made and installed 4 custom basement window well covers.

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

$740

KUENOK L.
11/2007
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
They were very professional and did a good job. We had other water leaking issues and they were good and honest about not making those unnecessary repairs.
Description of Work: They fixed a little crack in the 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
$300

Jennifer S.
10/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
The water was coming in along the walls of the basement as well as through the glass block windows. US Waterproofing came out to the house to give us a quote and said that they do not do the work we are looking for with the window. We decided that since the water was only coming in during really unusually really heavy amounts of rain we were not ready to seal the walls of the basement at this time.
Description of Work: We were experiencing seepage in our basement from the large amounts of rain.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

JANE O.
10/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They had to remove half of the flooring to install pipes. They were able to get the job done in just one day, which I liked. They seemed to be very busy and I had a little trouble getting them out but once they were here they did a great job. Whatever they did seems to work because I have not had any other problems. They were very patience explaining everything to me because this was all foreign to me. They were very efficient!! The people that come out are very good at explain what they are going to do and why they had to do it.
Description of Work: They installed a floor drain in 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
$3,000

WAYNE F.
10/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They did everything in one day, and I was very happy with that because they worked very hard. They were very efficient and cleaned up everything afterwards. Overall, I was very pleased with them because they were very good.
Description of Work: They waterproofed my basement by adding new plates on the floor. I am not quite sure of the square footage of my 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
$4,600

Elizabeth B.
10/2007
3.0
wells
  + -1 more
Phone support people were very helpful during my initial call, when I wasn't exactly sure what kind of work I needed done. Estimator was thorough at inspecting my existing circumstances. He had good printed examples with pictures of my options that I was able to keep. Crew came for installation during promised time frame. Work manager was very diligent; he cleared up a misunderstanding that I had about where this new sump was supposed to go, and did a good job fitting it into a difficult spot. UPDATE: The basement flooded the following summer. In my initial report's additional remarks, I had noted that the estimator had judged about what we could afford and didn't give us choices about what to pay. I still hear him telling me to have my husband dig around the foundation and line it with contractor grade trash bags. We ultimately had a different company come in the next summer (after the second flood) and do that kind of waterproofing professionally. They also installed a drain tile. In the course of doing so, they discovered the crack in the foundation that was causing the majority of the water in the basement. I feel that the whole second flood could have been avoided if this company had given us more options about how to actually waterproof our basement.
Description of Work: Installed a secure sump system with boss I battery back up system. Connected new sump to existing sump with a crossover drain to accommodate existing window drain system.

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
$1,195

Lars J.
10/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They were reliable, very personable, and had reasonable rates. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I had a leak in my basement and they came and sealed it.

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

Gail H.
10/2007
1.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They came out and sent me an appraisal. When I sent the signed contract back they called me and said that they had made a mistake and that the job would cost nearly $1500 than originally estimated. We agreed on another, less expensive course that they said should resolve the problem. It did not resolve the problem. After 2 sump pumps that did nothing to solve the problem I had them remove the second pump and still have water in my basement. This is the second problem I had with this company and would advise anyone to seek other estimates from more trustworthy companies!
Description of Work: They were going to dig out around my foundation in the basement and replace my drain tile and install a sump pump that would drain empty before the water level reached the output pipe for the drain tile. They put in a new pump but it emptied every 3 to 4 minutes and would quickly burn out. They put in another pump but the water level again blocked the pipe that emptied the drain tile.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

$6,500

JOHN M.
10/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
The sales rep was timely, knowledgeable and professional.
Description of Work: Waterproofed my basement.

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
$2,000

BARBARA G.
09/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They did some waterproofing on the area and they were on time. I called another company before I called them and they gave me a low estimate, but I did not like their sales pitch. The sales guy at US Waterproofing was great. They did a nice job and they were very professional.
Description of Work: They repaired a wall in our crawl space because we had some leaking through there. They did some waterproofing on the area. The square footage of the crawl space was maybe 400 square feet.

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

FLORA P.
09/2007
4.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
The work made a big difference, however we've had them back out twice more because the cracks they filled were still seeping. However they do offer a lifetime guarantee.
Description of Work: They waterproofed my basement. They filled five or six cracks. They used a sealer for the entire basement. The water in the neighborhood drains toward our house because of the way we sit on the street.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Response from U.S. Waterproofing
THANK YOU FOR THE FEEDBACK. UNFORTUNATELY, SOME CRACKS ARE HARDER TO FIX THAN OTHERS, WHICH IS WHY WE OFFER A LIFETIME WARRANTY WITH NO SERVICE FEES IF SEEPAGE PERSISTS. ACCORDING TO OUR PAPERWORK, THE CRACKS HAD BEEN REPAIRED PREVIOUSLY WHICH MADE THEM A LITTLE MORE DIFFICULT TO SEAL ("VIRGIN" CRACKS ARE THE EASIEST TO FIX.) PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY REPEAT SEEPAGE; WE'D BE HAPPY TO SEND OUT A FIELD SUPERVISOR TO EVALUATE.

CARLA A.
09/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I had to write a review on these people because I was so impressed by their professionalism and their trustworthiness. They came out twice free of charge and helped us consider inexpensive options to shore up what seems to be a hairline fracture in our foundation. We really respected their troubleshooting ideas and because of this, will be using them to repair this problem very soon.
Description of Work: The first time they came out was because we had a bad leak in our basement and this was flooding due to a bad storm. The man that came gave us some advice on what to try and see if it would work. The solvent worked temporarily but during the last really bad storm the basement leaked again. We called them and they came right out and gave us another free consultation. We have not done the work yet but they did give us an estimate and we will be doing the work with them soon.($500.)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Beth S.
09/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
  + 0 more
They made this job an easy one for me. I called and we were able to arrange for them to come out for an estimate in a couple of days around my work schedule. He explained everything that needed to be done. They were able to return to do the project in a week after I returned from a trip. They were professional, clean and easy to deal with.
Description of Work: They installed a new sump pump in my basement. They dug in the basement through concrete and poured new concrete as well.

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
$2,500

JEFFREY M.
09/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
We bought a new house and tore out the carpet in the basement to put in hardwood floors and found this crack extending the entire length of the basement. We were worried about water issues with the wood installation and called US Waterproofing for an estimate to fix it. The gentleman that came out was extremely thorough spending about an hour evaluating the situation. Then he was kind and honest enough to recommend we do it ourselves and save the money. You have got to like that kind of advice where it is clear they don't try and rip you off.
Description of Work: I received an estimate to repair a large crack extending across a 10 x 40 section in my basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JARED W.
09/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They were good. They came out to the house to do the work on time and were polite and professional. They are clean and neat and clean up after themselves. Ill certainly have this company come out to do work again.
Description of Work: They did preventative waterproofing using a sealant in my 1000 square foot basement. We did not have a wet basement. The work took a few days.

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
$1,200

Dennis R.
09/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
  + 0 more
The representative and on-site foreman were friendly and professional. They had to trench along two basement walls and install new sump pit and pumps. The job was done with as little interruption as possible. They completed job within two days. After the job was completed they cleaned up any mess inside and out. The price was a little on the high side, but was justified by the quality of the work.
Description of Work: Installed new drainage system along two basement walls, sump pit, sump pump, and battery back-up sump pump.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,700

ALICIA A.
09/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They were very professional and did what they said they would at the price they quoted.
Description of Work: They filled 4 cracks in my basement.

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
$1,200

DIANE K.
09/2007
1.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
We didn't get past the phone call to setup initial visit out to my home. The initial person who answered the phone was not all that pleasant but I moved beyond that. She transferred me to someone who was just as impatient as the first to get me off the phone. The person I was transferred to could not answer any of my questions prior to getting all of my information first. She couldn't get someone out to see me before three weeks, when I questioned if there was anything sooner, she responded that they are busy and there are hundreds of people before me that want something sooner. Not only was that answer unprofessional so was the tone and heavy sighs that came with it. At that point I decided this is not the kind of service I would like to receive. I told her I would like to cancel the appointment and I would find a different company for I did not appreciate the lack of customer service I was receiving. At that point she hung up on me. I can only assume she canceled my appointment.
Description of Work: Seal crack(s) in basement wall. Matt did contact me and tried to work something out. However, I was ready to be done with them and decided to use another company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0


Response from U.S. Waterproofing
WE HAVE TRIED CONTACTING THE CUSTOMER TO SEE IF WE CAN RESOLVE HER COMPLAINT AND RECEIVED NO RESPONSES. TRUTH IS, THIS WAS THE BUSIEST TIME IN OUR COMPANY'S 50-YEAR HISTORY; WE WERE TAKING THOUSANDS OF APPOINTMENTS BY THE WEEK. NORMALLY, OUR LEAD TIME ON ESTIMATES IS LESS THAN ONE WEEK. WE HEARD FROM OUR OTHER CUSTOMERS THAT MOST OTHER COMPANIES EITHER HAD LONGER LEAD TIMES OR DID NOT EVEN PICK UP THEIR PHONES DURING THAT PERIOD. NEVERTHELESS, WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE TONE OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE REP MAY HAVE USED. WE SPOKE WITH HER AND SHE THOUGHT THE CUSTOMER WAS UNREALISTIC AND WASN'T SO KIND EITHER. NOT SURE WHICH SIDE IS MORE ACCURATE. PERHAPS SOMEONE JUST HAD A BAD DAY?! REGARDLESS, IT'S NOT HOW WE NORMALLY DO BUSINESS AND WE ARE A 3-TIME WINNER OF ANGIES LIST SUPER SERVICE WINNER TO PROVE IT.

Audrey W.
09/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They were so wonderful! Every company wanted me to first cut open the drywall on our finished basement and then have them come out for an estimate. I was reluctant to do that because we have a lovely finished basement and were only getting a little water. The US Waterproofing people were so great. They came out before and after I opened the wall and they talked me through the whole process over the phone. They even squeezed me in that week, so that my wall would be fixed before an event at my home. All and all, they were fantastic. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Fixed a crack in the basement wall 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
$200

TERRY S.
09/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
The workman arrived right on schedule, worked quickly and efficiently and cleaned up the work area completely.
Description of Work: Two large cracks were sealed in the basement wall. One crack was the source of a leak, the other a potential source of a leak.

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
$750

Jill G.
08/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Representative came out and evaluated basement area that I was concerned about. He told us that while he could charge us $300-400 to make it look nice, that it wasnt serious enough to repair unless at some point in the future theres more water/standing water. I appreciate his honesty! Ill call them again.
Description of Work: Assess possible repairs necessary for water seepage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

SANDRA W.
08/2007
4.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
I was happy with the work that this company did to waterproof my basement until we had bad storms all this week with a power outage. I got home and found the water alarm on the sump pump screaming (and I couldn't turn it off) because apparently there is no battery back-up on the pump. This is a very basic thing that should have been done, but I will probably have to pay for after-the-fact.
Description of Work: Installed a sump pump and a tile drain to waterproof my basement.

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

$2,500

Response from U.S. Waterproofing
THE ALARM THAT SOUNDED OFF WAS THE HIGH WATER ALARM WHICH COMES STANDARD WITH OUR SUMP PUMP SYSTEM. IT ALERTS YOU TO SUCH PROBLEMS AS A POWER OUTAGE, AS ALL PRIMARY SUMP PUMPS REQUIRE ELECTRIC TO OPERATE. THE HIGH WATER ALARM CAN BE TURNED OFF BY REMOVING THE BATTERY. THE BATTERY BACK-UP IS NOT A STANDARD ITEM AND WE APOLOGIZE IF IT WASN'T MENTIONED AS AN OPTION AT THE POINT OF SALE. WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO PROVIDE ONE AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR THE MISCOMMUNICATION.

Jill G.
08/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Excellent experience overall. The estimator showed up on time and quickly figured out where the water was coming from; he was very helpful and explained things well. When the work crew showed up to fix the problem, they were on time and completed their work quickly and thoroughly. They also showed me what they were doing, which I appreciated. I've had no water on that side since. I have just noticed seepage on another wall and will be calling US Waterproofing for that as well.
Description of Work: Resealed basement wall around gas line where water was pouring in.

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

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
State Contractor License Requirements

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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