From minor seepage to full basement flooding, JCB Waterproofing and Construction provides engineered solutions that protect your foundation and your investment.
Here is what sets our basement waterproofing team apart from the rest.
We design every interior drainage system from scratch based on your basement's actual water entry points, soil type, and floor elevation -- no one-size-fits-all kits.
We treat every crack, joint, and tie rod penetration as a potential failure point and address each one individually rather than painting over the problem.
We document every installation with before-and-after photos, moisture readings, and a written record so you have evidence of the work performed and its conditions.
We explain every line item in plain language because customers who understand what they are paying for are the ones who trust us with their second home or rental property later.
Hydrostatic pressure is the invisible force behind nearly every basement water problem homeowners face in Arlington Heights, IL. When soil around your foundation becomes saturated -- whether from heavy rain, snowmelt, or a high water table -- it exerts outward and downward pressure against concrete walls and floor slabs that can exceed hundreds of pounds per square foot. Over time, this pressure finds the smallest weakness: a tie rod hole, a cold joint between wall and footing, a shrinkage crack in poured concrete, or a deteriorated mortar joint in block construction. Once water finds its path, that path widens with every wet season until a trickle becomes a flood.
A well-installed interior drain tile system is designed around the specific hydrology of your property. Basements in Arlington Heights that sit in naturally high water table zones require larger-diameter pipe and higher-capacity pumps than basements that only collect surface runoff during heavy storms. Our assessment process measures both the volume and the frequency of water intrusion to right-size every component -- from the pipe diameter to the pump horsepower and battery backup capacity.
In poured concrete walls, the most common seepage points are cold joints, tie rod holes, and form tie locations. These are concentrated, well-defined penetrations that respond well to polyurethane or epoxy injection -- a process of drilling small ports along the crack or joint, installing surface-mounted injection ports, and pumping low-viscosity resin under pressure until it fills the void completely. The cured resin is permanently flexible or rigid depending on the product chosen, creating a watertight seal that moves slightly with seasonal concrete expansion without reopening.
Floor cracks are a separate category of water entry that many homeowners underestimate. A hairline crack in a poured concrete floor can transmit significant water when the slab sits on soil with a high water table. Injection of these cracks follows the same principle as wall cracks: drill ports, install fittings, and pump polyurethane resin that expands to fill the void and bond with the surrounding concrete. In situations where the slab has heaved or settled, crack injection is supplemented with undercutting and re-pouring a portion of the slab to restore a flat, properly sealed floor surface.
A complete basement waterproofing system also requires a reliable, properly maintained sump pump installation. We specify sump pits that are large enough to accommodate both a primary pump and a battery backup pump with sufficient separation that the backup does not interfere with the primary float. Discharge lines are routed to daylight at a point that ensures water flows away from the house and cannot recirculate back to the foundation. Battery backup systems are sized to handle a sustained pumping load during a power outage -- not just a brief test cycle -- because the storm events that knock out power are precisely the events that generate the highest water volume in your basement.
Six core services covering every source of basement moisture in Arlington Heights homes.
Our drain tile installations use commercial-grade perforated pipe with filter sock protection, gravel bedding, and a concrete topping restored to match your original floor.
We offer both rigid epoxy injection for structural cracks and flexible polyurethane for non-structural shrinkage cracks, matching the right material to the specific crack type and condition.
We install pedestal and submersible sump pumps from commercial-grade manufacturers and include a battery backup unit as standard on every new installation.
The finished surface is coated with a heavy-bodied elastomeric masonry waterproofer that bridges hairline cracks and resists surface moisture transmission year-round.
In cases where floor heaving or settlement accompanies the crack, we supplement injection with a partial slab replacement to restore a flat, properly sealed surface.
Below-grade window wells that collect rainwater are fitted with a dedicated drain at the base of the well, connected directly into the interior perimeter drain system.
Our assessment includes a history review of your water intrusion events and a visual inspection of the exterior grading, gutters, and downspouts that affect subsurface drainage.
Our quotes include alternatives at different investment levels so you can choose a phased approach if budget requires it.
Our certified crew completes the installation with minimum disruption to your home, working from a phased sequence designed to protect furnishings and maintain basement access throughout.
We perform a complete post-installation inspection, take final moisture readings, and walk you through the system before issuing your written warranty documentation.
We had serious standing water every spring for eight years. JCB Waterproofing and Construction installed a full perimeter drain and sump system and we have been completely dry through two wet seasons since.
The quote was detailed, the crew was on time, and the work was exactly as described. They even patched the concrete so neatly you can barely tell there was a drain trench cut.
Excellent crew, fair price, and the basement has been dry for fourteen months now including one of the wettest summers our area has seen. Highly recommend.
Don't let another wet season damage your foundation. Contact JCB Waterproofing and Construction today for a no-obligation waterproofing assessment in Arlington Heights, IL.
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