Custom Cellar Doors & Egress Systems | Window Wells | Steelway Cellar Doors
Custom Cellar Doors & Egress Systems | Window Wells | Steelway Cellar Doors
Perma-Seal Basement Systems is an authorized Steelway Custom Cellar Doors distributor and installation partner serving homeowners throughout the greater Chicago area and Northwest Indiana. With decades of experience addressing basement moisture and structural issues, their team provides expert installation and product guidance for Steelway cellar doors, bulkhead systems, and basement entry solutions.
Based in the Chicagoland region, Perma-Seal combines professional installation expertise with product distribution services to help homeowners and contractors select and install the right basement entry system for long-term durability, safety, and accessibility.
Perma-Seal Basement Systems is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1979, specializing in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and structural solutions for homes throughout Illinois and Northwest Indiana.
For more than four decades, the company has worked with homeowners across the region to solve complex basement challenges caused by groundwater pressure, shifting soil, aging foundations, and harsh seasonal weather conditions. Many members of the Perma-Seal team have spent their entire careers working in the Chicagoland area, giving them a deep understanding of the structural and drainage issues commonly found in homes throughout the region.
The company has assisted over 500,000 homeowners with basement and foundation concerns, building a reputation for dependable workmanship, honest recommendations, and long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes.
Perma-Seal’s mission is simple:
Deliver solutions that keep homes safe, dry, and structurally sound while providing a customer experience built on integrity and professionalism.
Their approach includes:
As an authorized Steelway distributor, Perma-Seal helps homeowners, builders, and contractors source high-quality basement entry systems engineered for durability and code compliance.
Steelway products available through Perma-Seal include:
Their team assists customers with:
By offering both distribution and installation, Perma-Seal ensures every Steelway system is properly sized, delivered, and installed for reliable performance.
Perma-Seal installs Steelway cellar doors and basement entry systems as part of comprehensive basement improvement and waterproofing projects. Each installation is evaluated based on the structure of the home, surrounding soil conditions, drainage patterns, and local building requirements.
Installation Services Include:
Their installation process prioritizes proper drainage management, structural integrity, and long-term performance to ensure basement access systems remain safe and functional for years to come.
Perma-Seal Basement Systems serves homeowners throughout the greater Chicago metropolitan area and Northwest Indiana, providing basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and Steelway cellar door installation throughout the following counties:
Boone County
Cook County
DeKalb County
DuPage County
Grundy County
Kane County
Kankakee County
Kendall County
Lake County
Livingston County
McHenry County
Will County
Lake County
Porter County
These service areas include hundreds of communities across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.
Service availability may vary depending on project scope and scheduling.
When it comes to protecting your basement and improving access to below-grade spaces, experience and proper installation make all the difference.
Perma-Seal Basement Systems brings more than four decades of regional expertise to every project. Through their partnership with Steelway Custom Cellar Doors, homeowners gain access to durable steel basement entry systems professionally installed by a trusted local team.
