For Uncle Al Weiner, that question had a simple answer. After serving his country in World War II, Al returned home with a deep sense of pride—pride in the United States, pride in hard work, and pride in doing things the right way. In 1957, in a small garage on the north side of Chicago, Al and his three brothers-in-law started a company that would carry that pride forward for nearly seven decades.
They named it U.S. Waterproofing & Foundation Repair. Not just for the service they provided, but for the values they held. The “U.S.” represented Uncle Al’s love for his country and his belief that American business should stand for something more than profit—it should stand for integrity, honesty, and treating every customer with the respect they deserve.
Over 68 years, we’ve helped more than 500,000 families across the Midwest achieve what Al always promised: total peace of mind. That’s over half a million families who trusted us with their homes, their investments, and their futures. And just like Al, we’ve never forgotten that behind every basement we waterproof is a family who deserves our honesty, our expertise, and our respect.
A substantial amount of our business still comes from referrals and repeat customers. In an age of online reviews and digital marketing, that might be our proudest achievement. It means we’re still doing what Al set out to do in 1957—earning trust one satisfied customer at a time.
Here’s something you won’t hear from many contractors: sometimes, we turn away business.
If a homeowner calls us worried about their basement, and we arrive to find they don’t actually need our services, we tell them. If a simpler, less expensive solution will work, we recommend it—even if it means sending them to someone else. We’ve provided guidance at no charge. We’ve walked away from jobs that would have been profitable but weren’t right for the homeowner.
In 2006, we received something that made us incredibly proud—not because of what it was, but because of what it meant. The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois presented us with their Torch Award for Ethics. An independent panel of judges from the business and academic community had evaluated us across every dimension of ethical business practice.
We won it again in 2021. We’re one of the very few companies to receive this honor twice.
Our A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau—maintained since 2001—isn’t something we chase through marketing tricks. It’s the natural result of doing what we say we’ll do, fixing problems when they arise, and treating every customer fairly.
But the recognition that matters most doesn’t come from organizations. It comes from you.
Thousands of 5 star Google Reviews. 304 Facebook reviews with 90% recommendation rate. 4.5 out of 5 stars on Best Company from 280+ reviews. Angi Certified with a 4.95 rating. Best Pick Certified with 4.7 stars from 412 reviews. A Neighborhood Favorite on Nextdoor across countless communities.
These aren’t just numbers. They’re stories. They’re the homeowner who called us at 2 AM during a storm and we answered. They’re the family whose finished basement we saved. They’re the elderly couple we helped navigate a complicated problem with patience and care. Every one of these reviews represents a person we made a promise to—and kept.
When we say lifetime transferable warranty, we mean it. Materials and labor. Covered for as long as you own your home. And if you sell? The warranty goes with the house, protecting the new owners too.
Unlike many waterproofing companies, we maintain a dedicated warranty department—separate staff whose only job is managing warranty issues. This isn’t common in our industry. It’s expensive. It requires commitment. But it reflects something important: our confidence in our work, and our commitment to being there for you long after the installation is complete
We’ve been in business for 68 years. When we say lifetime warranty, we have the track record to back it up.
4.6/5 Stars from 1,000+ Reviews
When Uncle Al knocked on that first door in 1957, he made a simple promise: “I’ll treat your home like it’s my own.” Nearly seven decades later, that promise still guides everything we do.
We’re now the Midwest’s largest basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. We’ve expanded from that small Chicago garage to serve homeowners across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, and beyond. We offer comprehensive residential services for homeowners and commercial solutions for contractors, architects, property managers, and institutions.
But growth hasn’t changed what matters most: when we show up at your door, we’re still making Al’s promise. We’ll treat your home like it’s our own. We’ll tell you the truth, even when it costs us. We’ll stand behind our work for a lifetime. And we’ll respect the trust you’ve placed in us.
Whether you’re dealing with water in your basement, cracks in your foundation, or you’re just trying to understand what’s happening with your home, we’re here to help—with no pressure, no scare tactics, just honest guidance.
Schedule your free consultation and discover why over 500,000 Midwest families have trusted us since 1957.