US Waterproofing

read moreU.S. Waterproofing is the Midwest's premier basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Since 1957, we have fixed over 300,000 wet basements and settling foundations. We service the Chicago area, Northwest Indiana and Southeast Wisconsin. As a family-owned business, our reputation is important to us. And that's why we're committed to doing business the right way. Contact us today for a free consultation.

read moreAt U.S. Waterproofing we aim to pursue total peace of mind for our customers through education, comprehensive solutions and our wealth of experience. This mission statement is not just words on a website, it's what we believe in our hearts and what we live by everyday. U.S. Waterproofing is the largest basement waterproofing and foundation repair company in the Midwest. We continue to grow our business one satisfied customer at a time. in Northern Illinois (Chicago and Rockford area), Northwest Indiana and Southeast Wisconsin.

read moreThere are a number of problems associated with an exposed dirt / gravel crawl space. Common examples include increased mold, radon and humidity levels - all which contribute to an unhealthy home. Utilizing a concrete pump, we can install a new concrete surface into your crawl space, which will isolate these problems and instantaneously make your home a healthier place. As an added benefit, it creates usable space for storage. We can also replace your old, deteriorated and cracked floor with a brand new floor more suitable for future basement finishing.

read moreBeing in the basement waterproofing business for over 55 years, we have seen and tested just about every sump pump being sold today. We have found Zoeller's cast iron series of sump pumps to be the most reliable, capable and efficient pumps available on the market. Most sump pumps have an average life span of 5 to 10 years. Over a long enough period, it will fail and generally without warning. We can replace your existing sump pump - or if you house isn't equipped with one - install a brand new system complete with a sealed basin and high water alarm to alert you to any potential problems.

read moreIf you have a bedroom in the basement, building codes require a basement egress window be added as an alternate escape path out of the basement. Our EscapeWell System is a complete turn-key basement egress window solution which includes excavation, saw-cut opening in the foundation wall, new corrugated well, ladder, drain, window and latched cover. Our customers were our inspiration for launching this system as they could not find willing and qualified contractors to provide this service.

read moreU.S. Waterproofing a recognized leader in transforming damp and musty crawl spaces into brighter and more usable space. We are experts in both Crawl Space Encapsulation and Concrete Floor Installation (Pumping).

read moreFoundation walls can shift or bow inward due to pressure from the surrounding earth. Left alone, this can lead to serious structural problems. Utilizing high strength steel beams, the system uses the weight of the house and the compressive strength of the floor to reinforce the foundation wall and resist further inward movement. Its compact profile allows you to finish the basement without sacrificing space.

read moreBreathing clean, dry air is essential to your good health. Unfortunately contaminants such as pollen, plant spores and pet dander are all too common in our air and can degrade the quality of life for those who are sensitive to them. You can't easily purify the air outside, but you now have a powerful way to clean the air inside your home thanks to the Better Basement AprilAire System that removes any of the common contaminants found in homes today. The E.P.A. recommends that Relative Humidity be controlled to less than 60% in order to reduce the growth of mold.