Establishing Firm Foundations

Establishing Firm Foundations Waterproofing is a renowned Chicago-based specialty repair contracting company that has been providing exceptional services since its inception in 2001. We specialize in structural repair, strengthening, waterproofing, and protection projects for commercial, industrial, energy, and public sectors. Our expertise lies in the highly specialized techniques applicable to structural surface repair, stabilization, waterproofing, and protection. At Establishing Firm Foundations, repair is our only business, and we aim to provide the highest quality repair services available.

Our company operates for the benefit of the community, offering discounts to orphans, widows, public officials such as policemen, firefighters, teachers, paramedics, and single moms and dads. We believe in honoring their hard work and are blessed to do so. These discounts apply to all systems and work performed residentially and commercially, making our services accessible and affordable for all.

Waterproofing

Waterproofing is one of our primary services, aimed at preventing the intrusion of water into a structure's foundation via stress fractures, cold joints, or expansion joints. Our experienced technicians use pressure injection techniques to fill the passageway between the source of fluid and the leakage point effectively. We offer various grout materials, including urethane, epoxy, and microfine cement, to achieve and maintain a 100% seal of repaired areas.

Stamped Concrete

We also offer stamped concrete services, allowing our clients to customize their concrete surfaces to their desired design and finish. Our skilled technicians can mimic various textures and patterns, such as stone, brick, slate, and wood, providing a cost-effective alternative to using those materials.

Epoxy/Urethane Injection

Our epoxy/urethane injection procedure is an effective method of reducing, controlling, and eliminating leakage by pressure injecting a material into the passageway between the source of fluid and the leakage point. This technique is particularly useful in preventing water intrusion into a structure's foundation via stress fractures, cold joints, or expansion joints.

Repair and Replacement of Expansion Joints

Expansion joints are an integral part of concrete structures, necessary to control the stresses of volume changes in concrete. We install joint seals designed for the intended movement of the joint, as well as for the prevention of water penetration, wheel action, pedestrian safety, and access for repair ability.

Coatings and Linings

Our experienced technicians apply coatings and linings to make structures resistant to various damaging factors such as chemicals, abrasion, moisture, heat, impact, and freeze-thaw damage. These coatings and linings also serve an aesthetic purpose, improving the overall appearance of the structure. Our coating and lining systems include waterproofing systems, epoxy systems, urethane systems, fiber-reinforced systems, and anti-microbial systems.

Secondary Containment, Process Area Floors and Walls

We install coatings and linings for secondary containment, process area floors and walls, warehouse floors, pharmaceutical clean rooms, kitchens/cafeterias, refrigerated areas, pools, and concrete restoration and reinforcement repairs, extending the service life of structures.

Concrete Repair and Reinforcement

Establishing Firm Foundations Waterproofing offers concrete repair services that replace defective, damaged, or deteriorated concrete, restoring structural function, and protecting the surface or underlying concrete from aggressive environments. Our experienced technicians provide high-quality concrete repair and reinforcement, suitable for various structures such as bridges, buildings, and industrial facilities.