employer cover photo
employer logo
employer logo

Perma-Seal Basement Systems

Engaged Employer

Perma-Seal Basement Systems reviews

4.1

76% would recommend to a friend

(115 total reviews)

Roy Spencer

86% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Perma-Seal Basement Systems has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 115 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Perma-Seal Basement Systems employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

115 reviews
1.0
Mar 15, 2023

Save your time

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

As long as there is weather, there is job security

Cons

The owner and the rest of leadership use their "core-values" as a way to indoctrinate employees, but don't follow them themselves. They will use every ounce of you and then guilt you for more. The cult-like atmosphere is brutal.

3.0
Jul 1, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

During my time with Permaseal the training I received was helpful in aiding me to diagnose varying basement issues. The company is willing to invest in their employees and the owners can be very generous. You're provided with many great tools to help get you started. They provide a laptop, tablet, phone and a bag full of tools. All very useful to provide a solution to the homeowner. This company really cares about the homeowner and stands behind their products and services.

Cons

Unfortunately the demand here is very high. Six day work weeks are not uncommon during "rain mode". They may even ask for a 7th day if you can. They promise that you will work close to home but don't count on it you may find yourself 45 miles away from home more often than you like. You may even have to cross state lines from time to time. Expect 3 hour meetings every Friday. These are meant for training but really just geard towards pumping up sales goals. Also expect virtual trianing once a week where it takes more time to set up than its worth. Expect them to force feed you sales guru media over and over again. If you resign make sure your sales are installed or you may not see your full commissions. Follow your sales closely, there are lots of moving parts here allowing for things to slip between the cracks.

avatar
Perma-Seal Basement Systems Response
9y
Thank you for your positive comments on the quality of our training and the investment in our Tribal Members. We continue to work hard at being Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana’s preferred provider for dry basements and crawl spaces, stable foundations and healthy homes, but also the employer of choice for those that are a good cultural fit. We have learned that materials, systems and processes can be copied, but what makes our company successful is our people and the training that we provide. We believe in investing in our people, so every department conducts mandatory training meetings at a minimum of once per week. These training opportunities focus on things like customer service, safety, product and service training, sales, phone etiquette, personal growth and development, motivation, tool usage, etc. and are conducted in a myriad of ways – through role-playing, videos, webinars, peer-to-peer, and from industry partners. We are in the customer service business. When it rains our customers count on us to assist them, and that means everyone in our Tribe works long hours during rainy season, providing not only their time, but talents as well. To be a successful member of our Tribe one must be fully committed as we will be fully committed to you. That is how we deliver the superior customer service experience that our customers have come to expect. While “We work hard…Seriously”, we also do our very best to make sure that we enjoy that work and the people we get to work with. It’s not uncommon to find teams sharing time together by grilling out, enjoying catered breakfasts, popping popcorn, gathering after work or stopping by job sites with coffee & donuts. At the end of our season, we host a family picnic celebration for not only our Tribe, but for their awesome families to thank them for their dedication and commitment. Finally, we are whole-heartedly committed to building an organization wherein nearly everyone wakes up each day inspired to go to work and returns home at the end of the day fulfilled by the work they do – feeling that they have contributed to something greater than themselves. This is what we envision for our Perma-Seal Tribe and we know that it is a journey. One to which we are whole-heartedly committed, but we are not perfect. We are a Tribe filled with human beings striving to be better every day. We truly appreciate your feedback!
2.0
Jul 2, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, good coworkers, fun job, some freedoms

Cons

Cult like atmosphere, tons of favoritism, tons of work place drama, have to use your own car, pay for your own gas, owner is bad

avatar
Perma-Seal Basement Systems Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your comments about the pay, coworkers, and the enjoyable aspects of the job. At Perma-Seal Basement Systems, we strive to recognize and reward high performers. What may be perceived as favoritism is our effort to acknowledge those who consistently deliver exceptional results. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork, and we’re sorry to hear that you felt it was cult-like. Our culture is indeed strong, and we understand that it might not be the right fit for everyone. Thank you again for your insights. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Viewing 25 - 27 of 115 Reviews

Glassdoor has 116 Perma-Seal Basement Systems reviews submitted anonymously by Perma-Seal Basement Systems employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Perma-Seal Basement Systems is right for you.