Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc

Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, Drain Pipe Installation,

About us

With over 25 years experience in all facets of both residential and commercial foundation waterproofing we have developed a reputation as the waterproofer's waterproofer. All work is performed by our own trained technicians and is with unconditional warranty. We use a line of green products. Our technicians are trained to treat your home as if it is their own. Our estimators are trained to prescribe only the repair designed for your individual problem. We will never try to up-sell to a higher-dollar job.

Business highlights

13 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Basement waterproofing, drain pipe installation, foundation repair, glass block, wells & pumps.

Services we don't offer

mud jacking, basement refinishing

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9120 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
1%
3
3%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 76-100 of 120 reviews

Giovanni B.
03/2019
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
It was good.
Description of Work: sump pump install

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

Response from Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc
Thank you for taking the time and writing the review. It means a lot to us. It was our pleasure serving you!

Donna C.
10/2018
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Very well.....
Description of Work: Repair foundation crack

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
$425

Response from Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with our company. It was our pleasure serving you.

Michael S.
11/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells, foundation repair
  + 1 more
Excellent!
Description of Work: Basement waterproofing/foundation repair and backup sump pump installation.

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

Response from Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc
Thank you for taking the time to submit the review. Your opinion is very important to us.

Svetlozar S.
09/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
All good...
Description of Work: Foundation crack seal from outside

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
$850

Response from Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for the wonderful review!

Joseph N.
09/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They did a great job
Description of Work: Fixing a basement wall crack

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your experience with us. Your opinion is very important to us. It was our pleasure serving you.

margaret P.
08/2017
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
So far - so good
Description of Work: Repair a leak in foundation. From beginning to end, this was an exceptional experience. They were very prompt in responding to my calls, providing an estimate and performing the work. They were willing to work on my schedule so that I didn't have to take time off work. The workers were friendly, knowledgeable and provided all the details so that I understood exactly what needed to be done, what options I had and an estimated cost of each option. A most pleasant service and I would not hesitate to recommend them or use them again.

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
$275

Response from Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc
We appreciate the time you took to rate your experience! Thank you!

Sheri H.
07/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Very professional
Description of Work: We have water seepage. He couldn't figure out where it was coming from, but he tried, gave us good advice and never charged us.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc
Thank you for sharing your opinion with the other members. It is greatly appreciated!

Julie M.
09/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Great! Very helpful!
Description of Work: Inspection

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with our company!

Nora B.
09/2016
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with our company!

Christopher L.
11/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
  + 0 more
Highly professional, competent and honest provider. Stoyan, one of the owners and crew leader, is truly an outstanding professional. I cannot say enough about him and his crew for their outstanding work. Patiently answered many questions from me and provided guidance and suggestions. He never tried to upsell and in fact tried to provide the most economical solution first for every issue in response to my request for "Cadillac" solutions. The waterproofing industry is dominated by companies that place marketing and up selling over honesty and customer service and need. These guys may not be as big or well known as those with radio jingles or newspaper ads. But, they do far better work. They are not necessarily cheaper than the big companies but do work that is truly needed rather than tacking on extras that customers don't need. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Interior drain tile installation, new sump pit, backup sump pumps and control, exterior treatment to prevent water infiltration over sill plate, foundation crack repair, window well drain installation

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
$17,000

Molly W.
09/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
He was very honest and the guys who id the work were quick, clean and they just did their job and got out, it was pretty easy, they were swift. He did not try to give me any run a rounds, he was only trying to fix what needed to be fixed, they did not want to do what was not really necessary and make a big bill out of it.
Description of Work: They did waterproofing of 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
$2,500

Bryan B.
08/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
  + 0 more
I am very impressed with ULB-Dry waterproofing. They are absolutely the best. The owner Walter came out to my house twice to do estimates on the work that needed to be done. He was patient and took his time in looking at what needed to be done and explaining my options. Walter is a great guy and I can tell he cares about doing the job right the first time. 7/5/14 - Peter came to my house and buried the sump pump pipe himself in on day. He was personable and friendly. The reason he was so quick in burying the pipe was that he knew exactly what to do. He is a perfectionist and did everything the way he was supposed to without cutting any corners. When Walter was at my house to look at Peter's work he looked at my sump pump and volunteered to do some extra work straightening out the sump pump pipes at no cost. I don't think any other company would do that. 8/6/14 - Stoyan and Kyle also did an excellent job installing and connecting my window well to the sump pump. The two of them did the job quickly in 2 1/2 hours because they knew exactly what to do. Stoyan is also a perfectionist and only wanted to do the job the right way. Overall, I am very satisfied with the communication, and work ULB dry did at my house. I recommend them to anyone who has waterproofing issues.
Description of Work: 7/5/14 - Buried sump pump pipe that was left on top of the ground when we bought the house. 8/6/14 - installed and connected window well drain to sump pump basin.

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

Kathy T.
08/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
A dry basement and a very happy customer! I have had seepage in my basement for 20 years. I finally decided to install interior drain tiles and a sump pump. I contacted Walt through Angies list and received a call back in less than an hour on a Saturday night!. He came out to give me a price for a drain tile system, which was in line with a few other bids I had gotten. He was very thourough and really took the time to investigate the source of the water and not just rush into an expensive system. He even went on the roof to see if there were issues elsewhere. Of all the people I met for this project, he was my first choice! I hired him to start shortly after and he crew was amazing. They were super organized and took great care when coming in and out of the house with equipment. It is important to note that due to NO fault on the part of ULB-DRY it was not possible to install the drain tiles in my basement. The concrete floor had so much rebar and so many caissons that after many, many, many hours of cutting and sawing they could not get through the floor. It was a complete mess and they cleaned up so well...you wouldn't have known they were there! They did, however, find and fill five deep foundation cracks. We have had several rain storms since they were here in June and I have not gotten a drop of water. I would recommend Walt, Stoyan and the crew to anyone with water issues.
Description of Work: Basement Waterproofing

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
$1,700

Michael B.
07/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
The crew of two showed up right at 8 am as promised. Soyan and Kyle went about verifying the work to be done for each window and then went to work. It was a full day job with travel and they finished around 2:30 pm. They removed a full bush and all existing stone/patio brick that was used for previous wells. They refilled all outer holes with stone and dirt, put an atrium drain atop each external drain pipe and cemented all floor holes inside. In addition, I discovered that the internal drain done by another firm was done poorly, causing my original pit and pump to take most of the runoff water for the last few years. Soyan was honest and said it wasn't worth fixing at this point, but if issue arose to contact the other company and use the warranty to leverage correction. While unhappy with that discovery, I was impressed with the candor and professionalism of this crew. I was also impressed with how little clean up I have to do over the next day or two after the concrete dries inside. Maintenance was explained for the drains as an annual vacuuming out of each pipe, especially in autumn when debris is most likely to accumulate. I would definitely recommend this company.
Description of Work: ULB installed three window wells that included drainage to existing internal drain-tile. The wells were anchored, sealed, filled with stone and a 3 1/2 to 4 in. drain was put outside that included a debris catch. That drain was then reduced to 1 1/2 inch to attach to internal tile.

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
$1,650

Donald P.
06/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
They did an excellent job because since then I have not had any leaks in those areas of the basement. They came up and did that job in one day. They were very professional. I thought they knew what they were doing. They were just excellent in that respect. They were the best. I can't say enough about those people. They are very responsive and the price is right and I'm happy with their work.
Description of Work: I went with ULB-Dry. What they did was they sealed up cracks in the foundation. I had three major cracks in the basement. It was these cracks that leaked water every time we had a rain. So, what they did was they filled up cracks with epoxy.

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

kelly M.
06/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
We are selling our home and have never had a drop of water until this past weekend of heavy rains. There was only very minor dripping, but I was beside myself. I researched many water proofing companies on angies list and in our area. Based on the many wonderful reviews about ULB Dry, their integrity, professionalism and resourcefulness - not to mention, A 10 yr WARRANTY, I contacted the company on the weekend of course... appealing to them to come ASAP - only had a matter of days before the sale was to take place. I sent Walter pics via angies email and he calmed me down and indicated that the problem was minor and he could take care of it. He was booked solid (we had incredible storms remember) - I told him that I would make myself available, pay ot if necessary... Long story short - he said he would squeeze me in if he could call me when timing allowed -- that's exactly what he did. He came yesterday to evaluate the situation first hand and propose the solution. He again squeezed me in today to perform the job. Walter was thorough, explained everything about how this type of seepage happens and is fixed. He was very professional and left the area neat and clean. I am relieved and feel confident that we have done the right thing with the right company. Thank you Walter!
Description of Work: Epoxy/Urethane Foam injection of 2-2 form rod holes

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
$325

Denise S.
06/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
A pleasure to do business with Owner came out and gave an estimate, no pressure, very fair price, very personable Scheduled service for a few months out Crew arrived on time on date scheduled work done in timely manner, no mess left behind Have not had a problem with leaking since crack was fixed, problem solved!
Description of Work: Sealed a crack in basement wall, water would seep through during heavy rains

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

Nick C.
05/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
  + 0 more
It was great! We had so many compliments on the work that I believe our neighbors will be calling for his work.
Description of Work: Walt is a great guy. We had flooding in our basement. The majority of it was coming from one side of the house. He suggested putting in a membrane to prevent future leaks.

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

Rebecca L.
04/2014
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
We have had flooding in our basement due to a back areaway/stairway drain problem and other issues. While we haven't chosen which company to do the work yet (an extra sump pump, back-up and foundation crack repairs among other things), I wanted to review ULB Dry because Chris was just so helpful. I learned a lot from Chris in the time we met and we now maintain our window wells, drains, etc. better because of what I learned from him. He seems very trustworthy and like a no B.S. guy. He had some good ideas for our challenging drain situation and was very straightforward about what's necessary and what's not with foundation cracks. He was generous with his time and knowledge-something we appreciated very much.
Description of Work: Meet for a free estimate and inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,600

SANDY P.
03/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
We had a crack in a basement wall where water would come through during heavy rain. I was anticipating a major flood when the snow melts. I had hesitated getting it fixed as I was afraid it would be a major, expensive repair. Walt came out and told me the crack could be fixed from the inside by filling it with epoxy, and that it would be guaranteed for 10 years. Someone told me to be careful because one of the "tricks" used by some waterproofers is that they pump the epoxy in and then charge you extra based on how much epoxy is used. There was none of that with Walt. After coming to my house on a Friday to look at the crack and tell me what he would do, he came the following Wednesday and took care of the work. The estimate was for $350, minus 10% for Angie's List members.
Description of Work: Sealed leaking crack in basement wall.

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
$315

Jim Y.
02/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
The leaks appeared during different conditions and were sealed promptly when I contacted Walter at ULB. So far all repairs have sealed well and I have the confidence of a 10 year warranty. Workmanship has been top notch. Would not hesitate to contact them again for any future issues.
Description of Work: ULB sealed several cracks in my foundation wall over the past several months.

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

Margarita M.
11/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
  + 0 more
Great service. They came on time, they did everything that they told us . Stoqn was very clear about the situation and what needed to be done. They came as a crew and did the job as quickly as possible. No dust or garbage were left behind. Now we are considering to use Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc to install drain tiles in the basement.
Description of Work: Foundation repair

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
$1,750

KEVIN M.
06/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing, foundation repair
  + 0 more
-experienced with others. He gave a quote on the spot and did not back away from it when calling back for scheduling options. I would certainly consider using ULB Dry if I needed drain tile work to be installed or general patching. I did not ask Sloyan for a diagnosis of my issue just a price for work. I did have three contractors who gave me a diagnosis and two of the three agreed on a solution which makes the most sense to me. We are holding off on drain tile work because we discovered from a previous owner of our home that a drain tile that he used was covered over with carpet and pad by the owner who we had purchased the house. The water came up from the area of that abandoned drain tile, and thus we are having the sewer pipes examined with cameras along with an abandoned cistern pipe to see if those examinations may shed light on the cause.
Description of Work: My basement experienced flooding during the April storm of 4" of rain in 20 hours. ULB Dry has two site managers/estimators, Walt and Stoyan. I dealt solely with Stoyan Yankiez, 847-736-8577. After reading Angie's List, I called 6 contractors, and he responded after dinner time with a list of times to come to La Grange for a visit. His price was by far the most cost effective. He also stated that he tries to manage less dust by not using saw on concrete but by drilling holes and breaking up foundation for drain tile installation with a sledgehammer and shovel. He also absorbs cost for disposal issues. He can do spray foam, but did inform us of that cost factor involved with foam insulation versus putting a water membrane against wall which would not cause insulation to get wet and then dry wall over the insulation. I have received the sales pitch on foam which is probably a good option for the investment, but I was convinced of it being the only solution to use. It depends on your investment factor in a basement. Other contractors can just do foam. He had no surprise fees on quote like exp

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,300

Kim K.
09/2012
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
ULB was on time, worked efficiently and carefully (so as not to damage unaffected areas), and explained all I needed to know. Dealt with conditions on site without charging more, even though it wasn't completely foreseen.
Description of Work: Seal pipe opening and repair crack in foundation (interior) with epoxy injections. This included removal of drywall and moving stud to get to area affected.

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
$400

Nancy K.
08/2012
5.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe, foundation repair
  + 1 more
He was here yesterday to look at two places I was worried about. He informed me that it wasn't necessary to do any work now. He'll never try to sell you anything you don't need, and he's very creative. His work is exceptional. In a world where it's so hard to find someone to trust, you can have absolute confidence in him. If for some reason he is unable to perform the work, he'll tell you that too. He answers his cell phone immediately.
Description of Work: Stoy Yanakiez has helped me with water leakage in my basement for the past 15 years. I absolutely trust him.

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

Contact information

705 N Princeton Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181

http://ulbdrywaterproofing.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
056-300397
Trade License Locale
IL
Trade License Authority
Illinois: Plumbers
Trade License Expiration
04/30/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Basement Waterproofing,
Foundation Repair,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Wells and Pumps,
Plumbing,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Sewer Cleaning,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Egress Windows,
Glass Block

FAQ

Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc does not offer warranties.
Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc offers the following services: Basement waterproofing, drain pipe installation, foundation repair, glass block, wells & pumps.
mud jacking, basement refinishing

Contact information

705 N Princeton Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181

http://ulbdrywaterproofing.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM