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SAVE Concrete Raising Solves Sunken Concrete Problems in Highland Park, IL 60035
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If you’ve noticed leaks, cracks, or moisture in your basement, don’t wait. Call SAVE Concrete today — your trusted local waterproofing experts serving Highland Park, IL 60035.
Even small cracks can quickly lead to bigger problems. Water trapped in your walls or under your floors can cause serious structural damage and create dangerous mold that threatens your family’s health. The pressure keeps building until a minor issue becomes a costly disaster.
Homes throughout northern Illinois are especially vulnerable. Between heavy spring and summer rains and winter snow melts, water finds its way into basements more often than most homeowners realize.
For over 22 years, we have been the most trusted company for basement waterproofing in the Highland Park area. We’ve helped hundreds of local homeowners permanently stop water intrusion and protect their biggest investment.
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Our experienced team will thoroughly inspect your basement, identify the exact source of the problem, and provide a clear, effective solution tailored to your home.
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Don’t let a small crack turn into a major headache.
Call us today for a FREE estimate and get the quality, reliability, and peace of mind you deserve.
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Waterproofing Checklist
Have you noticed what leaking into your basement? Try these steps first before to see if it helps the problem:
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Is your toilet leaking?
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Use splash blocks under your gutter downspouts
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Is the grade of your yard pointed away from your house?
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Move your gutters and downspouts away from the leaking area and make sure they are clean.
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Are all your pipes sealed properly
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Make sure your sewer line is not backing up
If you have checked all these things, then call 847-336-3400 today. We are YOUR local waterproofing service in the Highland Park and surrounding area. Our team of professionals is eager to help by waterproofing your basement today!
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Common Causes Of Basement Leaks in Highland Park, 60035
There are several different ways that water can get into your basement:
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Joint Leakage- When your home was built, a hole was dug, and concrete was poured into that hole. These then became the dimensions of your basement and walls were built around it. Those walls were made of wood and other materials to spread out the weight of your home. However, when concrete is poured into a wooden form it can create little waterways for water to get into. These waterways expand over time and you have joint leakage.
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Wall Cracks - Most wall cracks are caused by pressure. Pressure building up from water that is flowing near your home. First, it is important to identify how the crack a created in your wall, and look to make sure that no other cracks will appear in the future.
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Air Pockets - Air pockets will form honeycomb cracks in your cement walls. These cracks are crumbling chipped away concrete that are caused by poorly mixed concrete. In order to fill these correctly call SAVE Concrete today to come and make sure that the cracks and more are filled into the walls.
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Mortar Joint Leaking - If your Northern Illinois home was built with cinder blocks or brick then this is going to affect you. Over time the mortar within the joints of the bricks and blocks is going to deteriorate. When this happens water leaks into your basement. In order to prevent more problems in the future, an expert waterproofing service can come into your basement and identify which joints need work to prevent future leaking.
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Top Wall or Ceiling- If your home or business's basement is at or near ground level then you might notice that water is leaking in from the top of the wall. These leaks typically start and slowly drip down the wall leaving a long water trail stain. If you have an older home then the soil around the home has settled and therefore creates lower spots which makes it easier for water to get into your home.
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Window Wells - When the water around your home builds up, window wells actually provide relief from water coming into your basement. However, if the area around your home isn’t draining properly then these can fill and leak through the windows and into your basement. You can do some things to help the situation, make sure there are no cracks in the windows, point gutters and downspouts further away from your home. However, if you’re still seeing water coming in from your window wells, SAVE Concrete- your local waterproofing service in the Vernon Hills Illinois can come in solving this problem for you.
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Tie Rod Holes - If you have an older home, you might have problems with tie rod holes filling up with water and leaking into your basement. Tie rod holes were created when the tie rods were inserted into the concrete frame of your home and then removed. These can fill with water, and cause leaking problems in your basement.
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Floor Cracks - Floor cracks are also a result of pressure building up from water in the basement. These cracks can cause problems not just for water leaking into your basement, they can also affect your foundation as well.