The 5 Best Foundation Repair Companies in Northern Illinois*

*Including Hammond, Joliet, & Plainfield

If you’re reading this, you probably have some concerns about your home’s foundation.  Whether you have cracks in the foundation, signs of settling, or a bowing wall, you need to have it repaired.  And you want someone knowledgeable, reputable, and trustworthy.

Acculevel has been repairing foundations since Andy Beery founded the company in 1996.  We have served thousands of customers in northern  Illinois, and would be happy to help you as well.  But we also recognize that you might want to get a second opinion; in some situations (like with insurance), it may even be required.  Foundation repair can sometimes be a little scary and hard to understand, and this is where we want to help you.  

How Do You Choose a Good Contractor?

That being said, we do want you to be particular in your choice of repair company.  We’ve compiled a list of the five best companies in northern Illinois, using the following criteria:

1. Highly rated and reviewed exclusively from 3rd party sources.
2. Reviewed across multiple platforms: Angie’s List, Home Advisor, Google, Yahoo, Yelp, etc.
3. Verified through the Better Business Bureau that they have been in business for a minimum of 10 years.
4. Provides service to over half of the region specified.
5. Any company currently going through bankruptcy was disqualified.  

An explanation for the third item on our list: this is based on statistics and general business practices.  On average, a homeowner spends 13.3 years in a house.  When someone starts a business, over 70% of them fail within the first 10 years.  We do not want to suggest a service provider that may not be in business long enough to enforce their warranties, however long those might be.  

Many of the warranties in our industry cover 20 years or longer, so we believe 10 years in business should be a minimum requirement.  This requirement makes our list of vendors shorter than others you may find- but we do this with your best interests in mind. 

One of the questions you should ask a repair service is the length of their warranties.  Contractors that provide a service can define ‘lifetime’ any way they choose, so do not assume their definition is going to match yours.  You can learn more about service warranties in this article. We also offer a checklist of questions to ask a contractor, free for download.

The 5 Best Foundation Repair Companies In Northern Illinois

1. Perma Seal has a ranking of 4.3 (out of 5).  They are a part of Basement Systems and provide solutions to problems with your foundation, basement, crawl space, sagging concrete and sewer related concerns.
2. Structural Dynamics has a ranking of 4.5 (out of 5).  They are foundation repair experts that investigate and repair structural failures.
3. US Waterproofing has a ranking of 4.6 (out of 5).  They aim to pursue total peace of mind for customers through education, comprehensive solutions and wealth of experience. 
4. Atlas Restoration has a ranking of 4.7 (out of 5).   From sump pumps to exterior membranes, they have a wide variety of products that will ensure your basement is dry and your home is protected for years to come.
5. Real Seal has a ranking of 4.9 (out of 5).  They pride themselves on taking the hassle out of fixing your leaking basement.  Your peace of mind is their goal.

Things to Consider

This is not an endorsement for these companies, and we are not affiliated with any of them.  We are providing this information so that you can be well-informed and make the best choice for your home and situation.

Acculevel is a family-owned company that uses American-made products whenever possible.  All of the services we provide are performed by our own employees.  Acculevel does not use subcontractors on any of our job sites.  We are grateful to our customers for their business and for their excellent reviews; our average rating is 4.9 (out of 5) and we have been in business 25 years.

If you’d like to request a free estimate, our friendly office staff will help find answers to your questions and make an appointment with one of our local project managers.  He or she will evaluate your foundation concerns and recommend the best course of action for you, to keep your home strong and healthy for years to come.