Even Dry Basements Require Inspection

At the beginning of every year, we like to hang up a brand new, empty calendar and start filling in those important dates to remember for the upcoming year. We always start with the fun and exciting dates, like anniversaries, birthdays and vacations. However, we also have to remember our yearly appointments to go to the dentist, get the furnace and air conditioning looked at, the fluids in our cars changed, and even your annual physical with your doctor.

Finished Basement

While you are writing down all of the necessary things to be checked annually, do not forget about an important part of your home, your basement. A dry, healthy basement is a very valuable asset and is even more vital when you’re basement is finished. The small cost of maintaining your downstairs is nothing compared to the hassle and heartache of cleaning up after it has been flooded with a couple inches of water from a heavy rainstorm.

10 Point Annual Basement Inspection Program

Perma-Seal Chosen as a Top Workplace in Illinois

Top Work Place Illinois

It was announced by the Chicago Tribune on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 that Perma-Seal was named a 2011 Chicago Tribune Top Workplace in Illinois. Out of the large number of companies that participated in the program, 128 companies were recognized as Top Workplaces in the region.

The special Chicago Tribune report recognizes the best places to work, judged by those who know best – the employees! These Chicago-area companies were selected from employee surveys, conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, that credited the companies for having dynamic, supportive and inclusive cultures. The surveys measured qualities including company leadership, communication, career opportunities, working environment, managerial skills, pay and benefits.

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Fact: Sewer Backup Stinks!

Often in the Chicago area, municipal sanitary sewers to become overloaded with more volume than they can handle, during heavy rainstorms. This can result in sewer backup in low lying drains including basements! Sewage contaminated water map be pushed through toilets, showers, or floor drains potentially creating a toxic environment in homes. Read more about out Sewer Backup Prevention Promotion.