Basement problems rarely stay small. A faint musty smell, a thin crack, or a damp corner can quietly grow into a structural and financial headache that keeps escalating every season. If you understand ...

Q: There is water seeping in through the east wall in the basement, through the bricks. Do I need to work on this problem from the outside, near the side porch? Rain has washed away some of the ground ...

Frost heaving isn’t just a problem for lawns and gardens; it can also pose serious risks to your home’s basement foundation. This natural process, caused by the freezing and expansion of water in the ...

You spot it on a quiet Saturday morning, walking through the basement with a cup of coffee. A thin line running along the concrete wall, maybe three inches long, maybe a shade wider than a pencil mark ...

Foundation problems are probably the biggest structural concern for any homeowner or potential buyer, so it’s no surprise that we tend to get a little panicky about seeing cracks in basement walls.

Just because you don’t feel the effects of moisture in the basement doesn’t mean you’re safe. A damp basement in Colorado Springs is bad news for your family. Besides harboring mold and allergens that ...

How do you know if a house has foundation problems, and how hard are they to fix? Never fear—the answers may not be as scary as you think. The post Signs of Foundation Problems: Should You Fix Them, ...

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11/01/25: Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer discusses protecting your foundation for the transition into fall and ...

United Structural Systems of Illinois, Inc. released a guide on basement waterproofing for Illinois homeowners, addressing water intrusion risks and foundation damage from heavy rainfall and snowmelt.