Basement Waterproofing Services
A dry basement starts with a foundation repair team that’s been around for over 3 decades repairing wet basements. We are not a franchise company. We are a family owned and operated Chicagoland business since 1986. We provide our waterproofing services with ZERO COMMISSION FEES and ZERO FRANCHISE FEES, SAVE MONEY NOW. These fees are hidden and are never shown to you. Our competitors pass on commission and franchise fees on to you. We don’t use advertising gimmicks, just straight talk with Chicago’s most trusted waterproofing team. American Foundation Repair offers transferable warranties on all of our work.
Quality products and superior service sets us apart from our competitors.Don’t wait weeks to get an estimate. Get your basement waterproofing work done today. Settling for inferior service prolongs your foundation problem. "Big Box" waterproofing companies make you wait because they can NOT efficiently meet your foundation repair needs. Each job they acquire puts pressure the workers to work faster and attention to detail slips. Do you really want to be on the waiting list for inefficient sloppy work. Make the decision today to get the best service and the best work done in a reasonable time frame. In most cases we can evaluate your seepage problem within days of calling us and perform the work within 1-3 weeks of receiving a signed contract and deposit. Only American Foundation Repair can resolve your water problem this quickly because we are efficient and won't make you wait. Get the best basement waterproofing service and experience the best foundation repair company Chicago has to offer.
Identifying the Source of Basement Seepage
Most homeowners know when they have a water problem in their basement or crawlspace. Identifying where the water seepage is coming from doesn't come natural to homeowners. Not to worry, just point out the seepage problem and we’ll find a solution for your leaky wet damp basement. We can always deliver a dry basement every single time, and we have since 1986. Water can seep through a crack, or a cove joint (90 degree angle where floor meets wall), around pipes, porous concrete, window wells and other places. Having a dry basement is just a phone call away. Get a free inspection today and have a dry basement tomorrow.
Signs You Need Basement Waterproofing
- Visible Water Stains – If you notice damp or discolored patches on your basement walls or floors, this is a clear sign that water is seeping in.
- Mold and Mildew Growth – The presence of mold or mildew, especially in the corners or lower sections of your basement, indicates persistent moisture.
- Musty Odors – A damp, musty smell is a telltale sign that your basement has excess moisture, even if water isn't visibly present.
- Cracks in Walls or Floors – Hairline cracks in your foundation or basement floor can allow water to seep in, leading to more significant issues.
- Peeling Paint or Bubbling Wallpaper – Water infiltration can cause paint or wallpaper to bubble, peel, or crack, especially in lower areas of your basement.
- Pooling Water or Damp Spots – If you regularly find puddles of water or continuously damp areas, this is a strong indicator that waterproofing is needed.
- Warping or Bowing Walls – Excessive moisture and hydrostatic pressure from surrounding soil can cause walls to bow inward or become structurally unstable.
- Efflorescence – The white chalky residue left on basement walls from evaporated water is another common sign of water infiltration.
Basement Waterproofing Service – Local Basement Waterproof Experts
- Crack Repair – Epoxy and Urethane Injection Repair
- Porous Concrete – Waterproofing Membrane Repair
- Cove Joint Seepage Repair (90 degree angle where floor meets foundation wall) – Drain Tile System Repair
- Pipe Seepage Repair - Around Pipes (Sewer Pipes, etc.) – Epoxy and urethane injections around sewer and other pipes
- Cinder Block Wall Waterproofing – Waterproofing Membrane Repair
- Window Well Drainage Solutions – Repair or replace drainage systems
- Sump Pump Installation - Including new pits and yard drainage solutions
- Yard Drainage Solutions – French Drain Tile System Repair
- Over the top of foundation – Grading – French Drain Tile System Repair
- French Drain Tile System Repair – For grading issues and over-the-top foundation drainage
- Interior Drain Tile System Installation – Designed to stop seepage at the cove joint
Interior Drain Tile System Installed – Cove Joint Seepage
The purpose of a drain tile system is to collect water around your foundation through an installed system of channel drains. (made from PVC pipe with weep holes, maintenance free and clog free) Running along adjacent to your footing underneath your slab floor. Once the water is collected into the drain tile system using gravity flow to pitch toward an existing or new pit. The sump pump will discharge the water and pump it away from your home. In addition to a drain tile system we will also use in some cases a mel-drain system to collect water seeping down the foundation wall. This will ensure a dry basement at all times. This system will prevent water from seeping into your homes basement. Ensuring a dry basement, especially during heavy rain storms, when you need it most.
Why Choose American Foundation Repair for Your Drain Tile System?
Every single contractor uses the same concept (gravity flow pitch), the big difference is an experienced basement waterproofing team. The truth is simple not complicated. Here is where a true sales person comes out and will scare you into buying the "4Ever Flow" or educate you on water flow. If you like being sold bells and whistles then "Big Box" waterproofing is for you. But if you prefer an honest professional advisor then we will guide and provide you with the best quality products at the best price. No high commission sales tactics or up-sales. We love what we do and our passion is foundation repair. Our mission is to provide you with the best service and best product. Some companies might want to sell with gimmicks with different types of material making easier to install or increase flow etc. Marketing gimmicks work, they are fun to look at, but a pain to pay for, instead of financing SAVE MONEY NOW, and pay a fair price for the best quality basement waterproofing. All of our work comes with transferable warranties, we keep basements dry every time.
Schedule Your Free Basement Waterproofing Inspection
Make sure to set up your appointment, we’ll be more than glad to come to your home and evaluate your problem, don’t wait weeks, call now for a free estimate.