This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.
About us
Perma-Seal specializes in protecting the value of your home backed by 45 years of serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana areas. Our basement waterproofing stops leaks and flooding, our foundation repairs fix settling and bowed walls, and our crawl space solutions control humidity and improve air quality.
Our concrete lifting and leveling service offers a reliable, quick, and highly effective way to repair your sunken, cracked driveway, patio, pool deck, or sidewalk for a fraction of the cost of replacement.
Additionally, we provide yard drainage solutions, sewer and plumbing services, and home comfort solutions such as air sealing, and insulation to ensure your home remains in top condition.
What sets us apart? Our commitment to superior customer service and our solid warranty. Any product or work covered by our warranty is serviced free of charge for the entire warranty period. Choose Perma-Seal for reliable, quality solutions to keep your home safe and comfortable.
Business highlights
46 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated
Services we offer
Basement Waterproofing, Home Insulation, Foundation Repair, Concrete Leveling and Lifting, Crawl Space Waterproofing and Encapsulation, Sump Pumps and Backup Pumps.
electrician, basement waterproofing, foundation repair
+ 1 more
I had a major leak in a basement wall with a significant crack from floor to ceiling. I contacted Don B and he came out within 24 hours and gave me a very reasonable quote. Service was scheduled for a few days later and performed. All was done in about 1.5 hours. The crack was repaired and there have been no more leaks. The worker did a great job. The lifetime transferable warranty gives me peace of mind knowing this leak won’t reappear. I won’t hesitate to call Don B at Perma-Seal again should I have another issue.
Description of Work: Repair leak in foundation
Rating Category
Rating 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 Perma-Seal Basement Systems
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 Don and the installation team provided that for you and we look forward to sharing your kind words with them and their supervisors.
Kathy H.
04/2022
5.0
electrician, basement waterproofing, foundation repair
+ 1 more
Don Baier was my salesman and was very professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. Permanent-Seal came out within a week and completely fixed my water problem. The gentleman cleaned up thoroughly after fixing crack and was very polite. I would highly recommend Perma-Seal. Very satisfied!!
Description of Work: Crack in foundation wall.
Rating Category
Rating 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 Perma-Seal Basement Systems
[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!
Mark S.
04/2022
1.0
concrete repair, masonry, basement waterproofing, mudjacking, foundation repair
+ 3 more
“BAIT & SWITCH” SCAMMERS, Hired Permaseal to fix 1 small crack in foundation of Father In Laws house. Salesman Anthony Decker said he has additional crack by sewer pipe. Added they could also LEVEL his front cement porch, promised would be just right when done, approx. 6” lift. $1,600 for cracks and $2,400 to level porch. Worker came to fix cracks, said sewer pipe now has crack, that he needs to pay them an additional $6,600 to repair (SCAM). Called our plumber, used camera, said tiny crack in pipe is non-issue and there is no leaking around pipe or wall. Our honest plumber said no repairs are needed ! Workers came to lift porch, could not lift any, charged him $1,400. for not being able to do anything ! “Bait & Switch”, tried to SCAM elderly 86 year old man out of extra $6,600, then scammed his credit card on porch work they could not actually fix !! Anthony Decker agreed, said he didn't get what he paid for and would get his money back, …NOPE. "Bait & Switch” SCAMMERS, don’t trust anything they say ! Bill Jersa offered us $250 to sign waiver and keep quiet, no resolution to situation !
Description of Work: Concrete Lifting + Foundation Repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$4,000
Response from Perma-Seal Basement Systems
We appreciate the feedback that you provided about your experience with Perma-Seal and apologize for not meeting your expectations. There are times when we are unable to lift without causing damage, but fortunately we were able to stabilize the area to help prevent further issues. We offered a goodwill gesture with hopes that it will be accepted in the spirit in which it was intended.
Acacio R.
04/2022
5.0
mudjacking
+ -1 more
Overall a great and positive experience. Sean and Patrick arrived promptly at the communicated time and were professional and thorough. Sean met with me and covered the project and provided additional consultation based on questions I had. I made a last minute request to lift the entire patio rather than just the portion I had previously contracted Perm Seal to do and they willingly accepted it. I am happy with the outcome and look forward to enjoying the space this summer.
Description of Work: Concrete Patio lifting and level
Rating Category
Rating 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 Perma-Seal Basement Systems
Thanks for the review, [Member Name Removed]! Sean and Patrick 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 them and their supervisor.
This is my 2nd time using Perma-Seal..the 1st time was in November of 2020. Your salesman, Don Baier, is outstanding...he quickly understands the problem and has the solution to fix the problem. Because of Don's efficiency, I have referred two family members to Don B. who have become very satisfied customers of Perma-Seal. Don is definitely an asset to the Perma-Seal family. The two men who came to do the job today, Lorenzo and Raul, were also outstanding. They were quick to start the job and didn't stop until it was completed. They too are assets to Perma- Seal. Again, we're very satisfied with the job done by Perma-Seal and will continue to refer friends and family to Don Baier of Perma-Seal.
Description of Work: Pipeline installation to drain rain water from gutters underground to edge of property.
Rating Category
Rating 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 Perma-Seal Basement Systems
Thanks for the review, [Member Name Removed]! Don, Raul and Lorenzo 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 them and their supervisor.
Frank T.
04/2022
5.0
mudjacking
+ -1 more
The work went extremely well. The concrete is now properly raised and sloped for drainage. The gap between the slab and my front stairs is also sealed. It looks great. I highly recommend Perma-Seal.
Description of Work: Level concrete slab at my front stairs
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$866.75
Response from Perma-Seal Basement Systems
[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.
Bradford S.
03/2022
5.0
electrician, egress windows, wells, structural engineer, foundation repair
+ 3 more
Robert identified that the leak was coming in across the sill plate and not below ground. He provided several recommendations for a solution. He was very professional and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Identify leak location on foundation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Perma-Seal Basement Systems
[Member Name Removed], thanks for taking a moment to share your 5-star experience with Robert! 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 Robert and the sales management team.
Jill S.
03/2022
5.0
drain pipe
+ -1 more
Very well! Edwin and Alex were right on time and worked efficiently and effectively to dig out and replace the pipe. They also filled the dirt and grass back in and power washed the mud off the driveway! Job well done!
Description of Work: Replace clogged sump pump pipe
Rating Category
Rating 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 Perma-Seal Basement Systems
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 Alex and Edwin provided that for you today and we look forward to sharing your kind words with them and their supervisor.
Cynthia S.
03/2022
5.0
electrician, basement waterproofing
+ 0 more
Permaseal came to my home to assess my Leakages and to devise a plan to restore my crawl space. Representative Dave was Personable,Informative Professional. I’m so Happy with the Awesome Deals I received. Thankyou Dave💜
Description of Work: Crawl space Leakages
Rating Category
Rating 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 Perma-Seal Basement Systems
[Member Name Removed], thanks for sharing your experience! Dave 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's part of how we strive to make the world a better place. We look forward to sharing your comments with our sales team.
ELIZABETH M.
03/2022
5.0
electrician, water heater repair, basement waterproofing
+ 1 more
Romy arrived early and did a great job! He did the yearly maintenance check on our dehumidifier, sump pump, and crawlspace encapsulation. He was very thorough and explained everything very clearly. Will be purchasing a water heater from them! Thanks Romy!
Description of Work: Yearly maintenance
Rating Category
Rating 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 Perma-Seal Basement Systems
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 Romy provided that for you today and we look forward to sharing your kind words with him and his supervisor.
Isabel B.
02/2022
5.0
home inspection, insulation, basement waterproofing, mudjacking
+ 2 more
I had my preventative maintenance appointment with Jim Ballard and he was great! I had a few questions about several services that PS offers and Jim thoroughly went over everything with me. I will definitely be booking an appointment again for poly leveling when the weather allows and have full trust that everyone I deal with will be just as great as Jim was!
Description of Work: Preventative Maintenance Appointment/Consultation
Rating Category
Rating 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 Perma-Seal Basement Systems
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.
ian R.
02/2022
2.0
carpet installation
+ -1 more
To start if you use there service they do a great job i had them work on two properties one of which they finished and did a great but when you back out (two months before they were scheduled to do the project) they don't give your deposit back. to be fair it was in the contract that you can only refund if within a couple of days just remember read the fine print. I assumed if given ample notice (2 months) I would be able to back out that was my fault. When canceling I asked if they could move the deposit to the other project and was told yes by someone in there office, only to find out later after canceling that wasn't possible and would loose my deposit. They offered to move the deposit to another project but I haven't heard anything from them about scheduling a time to look at other projects. It's been 2 months of silence.
Description of Work: Foundation crack and sump pump drainage
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
Rebecca H.
01/2022
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They found the leak and stopped it I would give them a High rating and did an excellent job.
Description of Work: Busted pipe water leak
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Response from Perma-Seal Basement Systems
[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.
Keith R.
01/2022
5.0
basement waterproofing, wells
+ 0 more
Romy was punctual, efficient, informative and helpful. After the inspection/cleanup I asked about some leakage we'd had on the wall opposite the sump. I wondered whether the leaking might be the result of failure of our 24-year old end unit's drain tile. Looking at the problem area, he explained why it was more likely caused by water leaking through cracks in the wall. He gave me a rough idea of what it would cost to correct. (I only needed a rough idea since I don't plan any immediate repairs, because our own surface sealing has held up so far.)
Description of Work: Annual cleaning/checkup of sump pump
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Response from Perma-Seal Basement Systems
[Member Name Removed], thanks for taking a moment to share your 5-star experience with Romy! 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 Romy and the sales management team.
Just had Tom out for an estimate. He was on time and very professional. Price is right on the mark. I’ll let you know how the work goes.
Description of Work: Seal a crack and pump up sidewalks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,850
Response from Perma-Seal Basement Systems
Thanks for posting a review. We strive to make sure every homeowner's experience with Perma-Seal exceeds their expectations. We will be sure to share your kind words with Tom and his supervisor.
Hugo and his crew were professional, knowledgeable and courteous. When work was completed all dirt was replaced and cleaned up.
Description of Work: foundation lifting and cracks in basement walls repaired
Rating Category
Rating 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 Perma-Seal Basement Systems
Thanks for posting a review. We strive to make sure every homeowner's experience with Perma-Seal exceeds their expectations. We will be sure to share your kind words with Hugo and his supervisor.
Alan and Rigo did a great job. They explained everything to my satisfaction before they started to work. They were very professional and prompt, completed the work and discussed their finding.
Description of Work: Annual Maintenance of backup prevention
Rating Category
Rating 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 Perma-Seal Basement Systems
[Member Name Removed], thanks for sharing your experience! Alan and Rigo dedicate a lot of time in product training and workshops in order to provide homeowners with a customized solution to meet all their needs. It's part of how we strive to make the world a better place. We look forward to sharing your comments with our sales team.
Tony W.
10/2021
1.0
plumbing, wells
+ 0 more
First off I’d like to lead with; I never do these types of reviews. I am in no way typing this with malicious intent. With that being said, our experience with Perma-Seel has been nothing short of a nightmare. October of 2020 we reached out to Perma-Seel to get a new sump pump for our basement. We trusted the name/brand that came with Perma-Seel so much so we allowed them to up-sell us other services I now question if we truly needed. Fast forward to August 2021 we had an issue with the the pump (all the lights turned red on the pump and it was beeping) and called someone from Perma-Seel. A gentleman from Perma-seel came out (when they were available) and claimed the pump was not plugged in properly and seemingly accused my family of tampering with the pump. Really? (Huge Red Flag) By the grace of God the gentleman seemingly fixed the issue without charging us. Fast forward to today 10/11/21. My wife, my 2 daughters and I arrived home from watching Addams Family 2. We were on cloud 9 after an amazing family night. Not to mention today’s my wife’s birthday. When we walk in the house we hear a strange noise coming from the basement. I run downstairs only to find the sump pump drain pipe has detached and water is flying everywhere in our basement. (Please forgive me if I’m not using the correct terminology for these items) Pictures are included. I have video of what looks like a geyser spewing up smelling sump pump water all over the wall and carpet. (Mood officially destroyed) My wife did what anyone would do in the situation and contacted Perma-Seel to alert them of the issue. She tell me the manager she spoke with (Thelma) told her we had a due balance of $200 for a defuser pump?!?!? And that that needed to be paid before they come address the issue and they won’t be able to come until the next day! Are you kidding me?!? $4000 worth of work that obviously was not done properly and you’re mentioning a due balance of $200!!?? Like seriously I’ll give you $300 if you come stop this. But whose to say Perma-Seel would fix the issue properly. It’s seriously not about the money. I get it. People need to get paid. But if a Perma-Seel representative installs something in your home and leaves, you’d expect that person did the job correctly. My wife is in literal tears as I type this. I will not speak on how I’m feeling right now. I don’t wish ill will toward Perma-Seel and it’s employees. I pray Perma-Seels’ employees and their families never have to experience what my family is going through today. We truly did not deserve this kind of treatment from them
Description of Work: Sump Pump Install
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$4,000
Response from Perma-Seal Basement Systems
[Member Name Removed] your feedback is important to us, unfortunately with the limited information provided we can not locate your profile in our database. Please contact our Sales Manager, Bill Jirsa, to discuss your issue. He can be reached directly at 630-432-1779 or bjirsa@permaseal.net.
RITA H.
10/2021
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
It went very well, the gentleman who represents the company was very professional, showed up on time, very patient, walk me through with the offer and everything were extremely positive.
Description of Work: Basement waterproofing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Perma-Seal Basement Systems
[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!
Martin K.
09/2021
5.0
concrete repair, basement waterproofing
+ 0 more
Romy came out to provide a quote for repairing our driveway. He provided his honest opinion that it wouldn't make sense to proceed with the repair due to the extensive damage, and he suggested repouring the driveway instead (which they don't do). I really appreciate his honesty. Also he spent a lot of time answering my questions about basement waterproofing, which is a project we are not pursuing at the moment but if we do in the future we will definitely reach out to Romy.
Description of Work: Driveway repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Perma-Seal Basement Systems
[Member Name Removed], thanks for taking a moment to share your 5-star experience with Romy! 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 Romy and the sales management team.
Pablo, Caesar, Manny and their crew were wonderful. They did an awesome job installing an overhead conversion on our hundred year old house. Communication was great, they worked diligently, and we could not be happier with the result.
Description of Work: Conversion to overhead sewer on 100 year old house
Rating Category
Rating 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 Perma-Seal Basement Systems
[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.
Joseph R.
07/2021
5.0
carpet installation, basement waterproofing
+ 0 more
Could not of been any better. Jose our technician was so nice and easy to work with. Highly recommend these guys.
Description of Work: Waterproofing
Rating Category
Rating 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 Perma-Seal Basement Systems
[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.
Julie D.
07/2021
5.0
concrete repair, basement waterproofing, wells
+ 1 more
Had a pretty good experience with Craig and his team. Would hire them to come back.
Description of Work: Had water coming in the basement
Rating Category
Rating 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 Perma-Seal Basement Systems
Thanks for posting a review. We strive to make sure every homeowner's experience with Perma-Seal exceeds their expectations. We will be sure to share your kind words with Craig and his supervisor.
Iesha T.
07/2021
5.0
carpet installation, home inspection
+ 0 more
Bill was very nice and professional on his visit. I felt respected and He listened to my concerns. He also arrived on time and called when he was on the way. I appreciate that.
Description of Work: Crack repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Response from Perma-Seal Basement Systems
Thanks for posting a review. We strive to make sure every homeowner's experience with Perma-Seal exceeds their expectations. We will share your kind words with Bill and his supervisor.
Permaseal is very expensive! However, I felt it necessary to have due to water seepage in my basement. Not a year later during a storm I find water seepage in my basement bathroom (which is a finished basement). Perma sea comes out, either has you sign a waiver or asks you to take down drywall/paneling/ baseboards to see where the water is coming from (permaseal does not pay to repair this either). We find a large crack in my foundation that goes all the way down to the drain tiles! How? How or why did permaseal not see this when doing the work? Permaseal did not properly inspect and assess my water seepage issues. Now I had to pay nearly $600 for Epoxy to fill in the crack. Unbelievable!!! What was the purpose of paying thousands of dollars for permaseal just to continue having seepage???
Description of Work: Last year I paid to have sump pump and drain tiles for entire perimeter of my basement
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Service Categories
Basement Waterproofing,
Wells and Pumps,
Foundation Repair,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Concrete Leveling,
Egress Windows,
Sewer Cleaning,
Drain Cleaning,
Insulation,
Structural Engineering,
Water Heaters
FAQ
Perma-Seal Basement Systems is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Perma-Seal Basement Systems accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, Perma-Seal Basement Systems offers free project estimates.
No, Perma-Seal Basement Systems does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Perma-Seal Basement Systems does not offer a senior discount.
No, Perma-Seal Basement Systems does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Perma-Seal Basement Systems offers warranties.
Perma-Seal Basement Systems offers the following services: Basement Waterproofing, Home Insulation, Foundation Repair, Concrete Leveling and Lifting, Crawl Space Waterproofing and Encapsulation, Sump Pumps and Backup Pumps.