Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

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.

Take it from this homeowner not to wait before your water-damaged basement gets worse! Schedule your FREE estimate appointment today.

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!

Dale C. in Lawler, IA contacted American Waterworks because he was interested in learning more about our TripleSafe sump pump system. He already had a sump pump in his basement, but it was not able to keep up with water from heavy rains and snow melt. We sent one of our Design Specialists to his home to evaluate Dale’s situation and propose a solution to fit his needs.

Our production crew successfully installed our TripleSafe sump pump and battery backup system. Our TripleSafe is our most reliable sump pump system, providing three levels of protection, and the battery backup provides additional peace of mind. In case of a power outage, the backup with pump 11,500 gallons or more of water on a fully charged battery. Dale is glad he made the investment to protect his basement! 

Sheri D. of Whitehall, WI had water leaking into her basement, making her nervous about water moisture and mold control. She found American Waterworks online, so she looked through our website and contacted our office staff through our website chat. Our team got her set up with a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Chuck. Chuck went to Sheri's house, inspected her water leaks, and proposed one of our waterproofing systems. Sheri was confident in the solution, so she got a date scheduled for the installation. 

Our Foreman, Kiko, and his team installed our WaterGuard Below Floor Drain, which is an interior drainage system that collects water from basement walls and prevents mud clogs. Next, our crew installed our CleanSpace Wall System Vapor Barrier, which prevents water from seeping through the walls and reduces radon levels. Sheri was thrilled with the work once it was completed and couldn't believe the transformation! 

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