In Chicago, heavy clay soils and harsh freeze-thaw cycles make proper roof drainage essential for protecting your foundation. When gutters overflow or discharge too close to the home, water seeps into the soil, builds pressure, and leads to basement leaks and foundation cracks. Learn how a complete water-management system — gutters, extensions, and interior waterproofing — keeps your basement dry and your foundation stable year-round.

Understand the difference between interior and exterior waterproofing — and how the right diagnosis can save thousands by fixing the cause, not just the symptoms.

In Chicago, it’s not just cracks — our clay soils, high water tables, and harsh winters all work against your foundation. From sump systems to wall liners and exterior drainage, protecting your home starts with understanding how local conditions impact every layer of your basement.

It all begins with an idea.