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Avatar for Legendary Service
Legendary Service
5.0(
23
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Serving Lake Villa, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did a great job going over my questions and explaining the water heater, checking the plumbing and making suggestions for the future."
Reclaimed Mechanical Room
Reclaimed Mechanical Room
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for LA Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair
LA Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair
5.0(
22
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Serving Lake Villa, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're a locally owned and operated company with several years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Basement Waterproofing work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Perma-Seal Basement Systems
Perma-Seal Basement Systems
4.4(
1,405
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Serving Lake Villa, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have hired Permaseal to fix my unleveled patio concrete floor that was and still causing rain water to get to my basement, I have paid them $2,014.33 as down payment, they showed up one month later for the job, which is injecting foam under the concrete slab to lift it back to its original correct level. I came back home that day to find out that they have left and that the concrete slab was not only still unleveled, but they cracked it and patched it on multiple locations. I have called their customer care number more than a dozen times in attempt to understand what is going on, and on each occasion, I was told that the project manager was going to contact me back, which never happened until i made the next call, They have finally explained to me over the phone that it was the best they could do and that they could not fix my patio floor. I asked for a refund and did not hear back. I have documented pictures of before and after showing that the job was not done and cancelled the check with the remaining balance. I have not heard anything back from them since then, until i started getting debt collectors' emails on December the 5th from a business called FCR Services."
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Old insulation removal
New blown insulation
Perma-Seal Attic Insulation

+48

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
99 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning
Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning
4.5(
2,828
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Serving Lake Villa, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Contacted Four Seasons to rod my sewer drain. They came out and stated that they would need to come back the next day with the rod and camera water jet to see what is clogging the line. In order to lock in the amount of almost $1500 and the time of 8am-1pm, I will need to make a down payment of half. I did half. The next day a guy from the company came with only the rod.and when I questioned him about the camera, he ignored me and continued his conversations via phone with others. Later he tells me after I asked again about the camera that I owed the other half $750. I did not pay and informed him that I didn?t get the services that I had made a deposit for in the beginning. He then started that the guys are busy and will be out on Monday 1/12/2026. He stated he went 55ft with rodding. No one came on 1/12/2026. On 1/12/2026 and 1/13/2026 I spoke to 3 managers and a supervisor?Brian, Jenny, and another person who didn?t know Jenny or Bryan and I was told that the rodding was $740 and"
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Response time9 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Toptec Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, Inc.
Toptec Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, Inc.
4.4(
592
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Serving Lake Villa, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had my air ducts cleaned by TopTec and couldn’t be more impressed. Mostapha and Jesus were the technicians, and they were both fantastic — super professional, friendly, and incredibly thorough. They took the time to explain the process, answered all my questions, and treated my home with care and respect. The results speak for themselves. If you're considering duct cleaning, don’t look any further. TopTec is the real deal!"
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Barrington Geothermal Lake Heat Exchangers
Barrington Geothermal - WaterFurnace Geothermal Heating/Cooling Systems with Desuperheaters

+48

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.8(
19
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Serving Lake Villa, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Flawless execution! Professional crew of well-trained people! For not that much more than someone quoted to mill my pipes, Illinois Sewer replaced my bad pipes then installed a pipe in pipe liner. I couldn’t be happier. These men are number!!!!"
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+23

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Lake Villa, IL

Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.

Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.

Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.

You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.

Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.

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