I would give them 100 stars if I could. Our east basement wall was badly bowed, the floor was…read moreraising and honestly, it was a miracle it had not caved in. The Real Seal was the only company who felt they could fix it. And they delivered! I can't say enough good things about Patricio, the lead project manager, he was so methodical and smart about each step, making sure the wall was reinforced, making sure they had the right supports in and then ensuring the wall was straight, secured and reinforced. He made sure to answer all our questions, to walk us through the plan for the day and show us what was done at the end. This was not an easy fix, but they came through with a straight, secured wall and I am so grateful to the entire crew! We also had a drain tile, new sump pump and antimicrobial sheeting installed to ensure the wall stays structurally sound.

Very simple. 1-Hired to prevent water in basement…read more 2- spent a fortune to have work done 3-work now complete and water still coming in, now in multiple location 4-instead of admitting a incomplete diagnosis, Real Seal now wanting to charge an equal amount more to do more work Will now just go to competitor as I should have from the beginning

After we had a house fire, the walls all had to come down and we found several cracks in the…read morefoundation. Not only was A-1 Basement Waterproofing the best price around, but Marko was So nice, easy to work with, Honest, and the work that was done looks great. Our first estimate was $1500 More than A-1 and that guy utilized fear mongering to try to get us to fill cracks that A-1 said were normal and would never be a problem. I would recommend this company to everyone.

Had three cracks in my basement found while remodeling my basement 4 years ago. Not a drop of water…read morein this time. Chris is professional and did a great job. Price was very reasonable.

Answered my question and recommended a different company that offers a comparable service. Thanks!read more

Fernando did an amazing job installing an outside back door. I purchased the stock door from Home…read moreDepot and they were able to install in one day. Fantastic service and great craftsmanship! Before and after pics included .

I recently requested help through a neighborhood group on Facebook to remove a squirrel from my…read moreattic. Although this company deals with waterproofing, Rick responded to me saying that he had a live trap and would help me with this problem. He was great. Not only did he fix my roof where the animals were entering but offered to clean out my gutters while on the roof! He made several trips to my home, going up into my attic each time until the animal was caught. He went above and beyond to assist me and when I offered him additional money for the extra work he did, he refused saying "We have to help each other". Beside waterproofing, I really think he is a jack-of-all-trades. I would highly recommend him for any work inside or outside the house.

Thank you so much. You guys made what could have been a nightmare into a great experience…read more Julian was straightforward and easy to work with on pricing, which I appreciated. No games, just clear communication. Pablo and the crew were excellent. They got right to work, moved fast, and kept everything clean the whole time. You can tell they know exactly what they're doing. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was done properly, not just quickly. We had a foundation crack repaired, a French drain installed, and new underground gutter lines run. Everything looks great and was done the right way with solid materials. What stood out most was how efficient and professional the whole crew was from start to finish. No shortcuts, no mess left behind. Would definitely recommend them if you want the job done right the first time.

Our basement had two areas that leaked after heavy rains. Julian and his team quickly identified…read morethe problems and sent a proposal. Compared to a competitor's proposal, Julian's was more reasonably priced, better planned and didn't involve removing several of our bushes and trees. The work finished quickly and looks great! It was a pleasure working with Julian and his team. I highly recommend them. Thanks!

Peter is amazing! He helped repair a few areas in our basement and storage room that were leaking…read morein our foundation. We have been bone dry since he fixed the problems. He is very knowledgeable and honest. We will continue to refer him and use his services in the future.

Petar was great to work with. Very honest and willing to say was work does or doesn't need to be…read moredone. We asked him to give an estimate as part of a second opinion and could not have been more happy. He was willing to say no to things other companies said were needed and that meant a lot. The team and his communication was wonderful and we look forward to having him back out if needed in the future!

We reached out to Stoyan at ULB-DRY Waterproofing for a second opinion on our water problem in our…read morebasement. His expertise found our problem and an easy solution!! We are so grateful for his excellent knowledge!! Thank you!! Dan Z.

Despite the good reviews, we had a very bad experience with ULB-DRY Waterproofing from the…read morebeginning. The only reason for 2 stars instead of 1 is because Emi (who I was in frequent communication with) was very communicative and helpful, and Omar, who came out for the unnecessary service, was also very kind and knowledgeable. The rest of the experience was terrible. The home we purchased had previous repairs done with ULB, so we reached out to them when we got water in January due to the waterproofing allegedly being under warranty. To start, it took 17 days to receive a call back from Anthony, who was supposed to be contacting us about the leak. I was in frequent communication with Emi, who I will say seemed to be equally as frustrated as I was with the lack of response from Anthony, which I appreciated. When Anthony finally contacted me, he told me not to contact the office anymore, and to only contact him directly. When he came out, it took him a long time to find the cause of our leak. He eventually decided it was due to a crack (that had previously been repaired) and had someone come out in late February to "repair" it. Every time we had significant rain thereafter, we had water in our basement exactly the same as prior to the service. Finally, in July, we had such significant flooding that we needed to rip the carpeting out and dispose of many items. We contacted ULB and, again, it took 10 days and repeated calls for me to receive a call back. We requested someone other than Anthony come out to inspect the property since he had clearly misdiagnosed the problem, and Stoyan came to assess the situation. He came across as hostile and defensive during his visit - he identified the issue was cracks in the masonry on the exterior wall and that was what needed to be repaired. We got those cracks repaired, as was recommended by ULB, and again, the next rain we received tons of water in our basement. At this point, it had been 3 separate visits that were done with ULB telling us what the "problem" was, us repairing those "problems", and water continuing to come into our home without any improvement. We decided we could not trust their diagnostics, at which point we requested a refund. We were told that a refund would not be possible, in part due to the contract being "approved and signed" by us prior to the repairs. We trusted that they correctly diagnosed the problem, which is why we approved the services. Of course if we had the knowledge that this was incorrect, we would not have agreed to an unnecessary service; unfortunately, we are not experts in waterproofing and home leaks, which is why we contracted a service to do so in the first place. At the end of the day we spent money on a clearly unnecessary service, we were told multiple times what the "issue" was and repaired those "issues" as recommended by ULB with no change in leaking, and we will not be receiving a refund due to agreeing to the services they told us were necessary despite no changes in water damages.

Basement floors and walls were cracked and had allowed my basement to flood every year. Bone Dry…read moresealed the foundation and followed up after a particularly heavy rain. I did not expect this but my basement has been dry 2+ years. This is unusual when you live in Des Plaines.

From the owner: Bone Dry Inc was the concept of Tony Cook in 1981. Starting with one thing in mind, to become the…read morebest in the industry and giving the community someone they could trust to do a great job and be dependable for their home service needs. Tony still owns and operates the business with the same beliefs. "I don't believe in doing business for the sake of a quick dollar" he stated. I want to do the job right and make my customers returning customers". As he has found through the years of his services every property has its own set of problems and personality. When performing an inspection and analysis, I always keep that in mind. Each job is a challenge in itself, but there is always a solution" "The competition offers a lot of promises, but are they the permanent solution? That is a question, that only can entrust in your choice of waterproofing companies. Bone Dry still adheres to giving a lifetime guarantee on it's epoxy procedures. This is rarely found with the competition of today. There is a distinct difference between a warranty and guarantee. You must ask yourself, is it transferable to the next property owner? Well, this is the premise that I stand behind". Bone Dry Waterproofing provides each and every customer with the expertise for every waterproofing requirement necessary to inhibit the problem from reoccurring. Our trained personnel will educate you in all of the procedures and provide the most effective and economical solution to your individual needs.

I have used Basement Flood Protector for over 5 yrs and highly recommend! Responsive and reasonable!read more

I had Basement Flood Protector out to my home in the spring of 2024 for a major waterproofing job…read moreon my personal residence. The job involved a full interior drain tile system and exterior dig/waterproofing on 2 sides of my home. I waited 2 summers before writing this review because the effectiveness of their work can really only be gauged over time. This week, we had torrential amounts of downpour that went on all night. Prior to the waterproofing, my basement would have had water seeping in from the block foundation walls, back basement door, and up through the cracks in my slab. I'm happy to report that my basement stayed completely dry. Since this job was done in April 2024, I've only had 1 instance of water. I immediately called Basement Flood Protector and, because their work has a 10-year warranty on the exterior and lifetime warranty on the interior, they came out and immediately remedied the situation. No water since. This was a big job that I did a ton of upfront research on and quoted 3 other big/well-known waterproofing companies. The reason I went with Basement Flood Protectors was: 1) Sales Process: John was my contact at Basement Flood Protector. He did not put on the big sales pitch and presentation I got from 2 of the other companies. He was straight shooting and was clearly the expert in waterproofing, not just a sales person. 2) Responsiveness: Basement Flood Protector answered all my follow-up questions and concerns whereas other companies seemed to dance around some questions. As an example, when asking one of the other big competitors the cost for an exterior dig, rather than saying it's not work they do (or want to do) the sales person verbally quoted me some unrealistic/high number. Another major company completely ghosted after I called/emailed 3+ times to try and speak to someone about moving forward with the job (feel like I dodged a bullet there). 3) The price: They were notably better-priced for the work I wanted done. Hope this review helps someone as waterproofing can be intimidating. I had an excellent experience with Basement Flood Protector.