Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Tiffany S. in Winona, MN was suffering from a wet basement. Her basement was humid, and the water had created a musty smell that spread through her entire house. She was concerned about the air quality, and the damage that the water was causing to her home, so she contacted us for a FREE estimate. We quickly sent our Design Specialist, Rick Weber, to her home so that he could inspect the situation and provide her with a solution. Rick developed a thorough waterproofing plan, specifically designed for her needs. She was pleased with the proposal, so she scheduled the installation.

Our Foreman, Hugo Sanchez, and his crew installed a full perimeter of our WaterGuard drainage system to drain the water to the TripleSafe sump pump. Then, they installed our CleanSpace vapor barrier to protect the walls from moisture and potential mold growth. Lastly, they sprayed the rim joists with our spray foam insulation to protect from water seeping in and to make it an energy efficient space. The installation only took a couple of days, but our waterproofing system is guaranteed for a lifetime, so Tiffany will benefit from her waterproofing system for many years to come. 

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A customer from Winona, MN got in contact with us when they began to notice unwanted water entering their basement. They didn't want the water to further damage the space, so they called into our office to see what could be done. They used their FREE estimate to have one of our Design Specialists, Mac, out to their property to assess the situation. Once he completed his thorough inspection, he was able to make recommendations as to how we could help. Mac recommended the use of our WaterGuard french drainage system. He explained that this system inconspicuously sits below the concrete of the floor, catching any water entering the space and filtering it out to the appropriate disposal site, which Mac recommended to be our SuperSump sump pump, an effective and economical water disposal situation. The customer agreed and work began shortly after. 

Our Production crew, led by Foreman, Kiko, installed 40ft of WaterGuard throughout the basement, along with 1 SuperSump pump. Once the job was completed, our customer was happy to know that their basement waterproofing issues were in the past! 

Bethany, a homeowner in Stockton, MN, decided to call American Waterworks after noticing her basement was wet and musty; water was coming in in multiple places.

She claimed her FREE estimate, which entitled her to a free home inspection. Once the appointment was set, our Design Specialist, Rick, headed to the property and began a thorough home inspection to properly diagnose the house and propose a proper solution. Upon inspection, Rick discussed solutions with Bethany. Along with waterproofing the basement, he found that she also should consider investing in our SmartJack system to stabilize the floors permanently. Our SmartJack system is made to provide support for oversized or sagging beams, restoring stability and straightness. This system is also unique because it's made with strong, corrosion-resistant, galvanized steel, so rusting isn't a worry. This means the SmartJack system can be tightened for years to come. She agreed and our team scheduled a time to get to work.

Foreman Cole and his crew headed out to the property and began implementing solutions. They started with our WaterGuard System, a patented below-floor drain that rests in a drainage bed on top of the foundation footing. It is our most commonly used drain system because of its resistance to water clogs, easy-to-access service ports, and ability to collect leaking water from basement walls. The crew then broke out concrete to make a feed line. From there, our crew connected the existing sump pump to the feedline. Our crew filled the open gaps with rock and replaced the concrete. The drainage system now properly guides water to the sump pump, and from there, the sump pump pushes the water through the discharge line and expels it from the home. Second, by using 13, 5-7' SmartJacks, 32 Joist Assist Brackets, and 60ft worth of  Supplemental Beam in the basement, the team permanently stabilized the floors. This solution also assists in waterproofing the home as it addresses mold and humidity issues while repairing your structural issue.

A homeowner in Winona, MN became concerned when he noticed a small puddle of water that had formed at the bottom of one of the basement walls. He decided rather than worrying about what the damage was, contacting a business that could fix the situation would be the best next step. While searching online, he came across our website and our FREE no-obligation estimate offer caught his eye. He was happy to have an expert's opinion on the situation first rather than beginning to tackle it with no information. He signed up for an appointment and was later greeted by Design Specialist Trevor Simmons. Trevor had seen similar basement water damage before and informed the homeowner that the best course of action would be to install our WaterGuard system. He explained that this perimeter drain system is specifically engineered to fix basement water problems effectively without the issues of clogging from soil and sediment. The homeowner happily agreed to the installation plan. A few weeks later, our Foreman, Chris Newton, and his team carefully installed the WaterGuard and made sure it was properly functioning. The homeowner was happy to be rid of the water intrusion and could enjoy his basement once again.

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A homeowner from Winona, MN, was facing an issue with the existing sump pump in her basement. The homeowner had noticed that the sump pump cycled very often, even in times when there was no precipitation. The final straw occurred when her town received heavy amounts of rain and her sump system didn't turn on, leaving her with a mess in her basement. She decided to search for sump pump repairs in Minnesota and eventually found our website. She signed up for her FREE estimate and several weeks later, Mac C, one of our Design Specialists, headed out to the home to complete his inspection. 

Mac made sure to pay extra attention to the sump in the basement. When he finished his walkthrough, he was ready to make his recommendations. Mac recommended two of our products that he believed would fix the problem. First, Mac informed the homeowner he wanted to use our WaterGuard, a unique below-floor French drain that sits atop the footing of the home's foundation. This placement allows the drain to stay out of the "mud zone" where other drains of this nature tend to clog. It works to catch water entering through holes and cracks and the floor, giving it a channel to flow to the appropriate disposal site, which in this case, Mac wanted to be our TripleSafe sump pump. This pump is the most reliable pump in our lineup, providing three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. For normal functioning, the TripleSafe has a powerful, cast-iron Zoeller ⅓ horsepower sump pump set at the lowest level. For heavy volumes of water or in case of primary pump failure, a second, more powerful Zoeller ½ hp pump set a bit higher in the liner will take over. The homeowner liked the plan for her basement and decided to sign on the spot. 

Several weeks later, Kiko, our Foreman, and his team headed out to complete the installation. Once he finished, our customer was thrilled to know she no longer had to worry about water intrusion!