Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Bill M. in Chippewa Falls, WI had an old, open sump pump that wasn’t working properly. He had water leaking into his basement, making it a wet, musty space. He contacted us for a FREE estimate, and we sent one of our Design Specialists, Chad Johnson, to his home to evaluate the situation and propose a solution. 

Our Foreman, Dylon VanCanneyt, and his crew installed 164 feet of our WaterGuard drainage system and 101 feet of feed line through the middle of the floor. The WaterGuard will now collect and guide water to our recommended TripleSafe sump pump system. The TripleSafe is equipped with a main pump, backup pump and battery-powered pump to ensure the basement stays dry all the time. Bill is happy with the results and can rest easy knowing he found a permanent solution. 

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Deanna H. of Chippewa Falls, WI had water leaking into her basement and she wanted to get it inspected as soon as possible. She got in contact with our office staff and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Charles Haldeman. Charles went to her home, inspected her problems, and came up with a solution. Deanna was comfortable with the presentation, products, and warranties, so she scheduled an installation date. 

Our Foreman, Raul Barroso, and his production team began the project by breaking out the concrete floor perimeter, forming a trench. In the trench, our team installed our WaterGuard System, which is made to collect water seepage from basement walls and act like an underground drainage system. Next, our team installed our FoamMax Wall Panels, which is a foam insulation panel with a white foil on the front and foil vapor barrier on the back. This wall insulation makes the basement much warmer, makes it brighter, and it can be left exposed. To complete the project, our crew covered the open gaps with rock and replaced the concrete. Deanna was satisfied with the project, and appreciated all efforts involved! 

Jean G. of Chippewa Falls, WI has lived in her home for five years and never goes downstairs. She recently did and she noticed a musty smell and damp floors. She called American Waterworks and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Chad. Chad went to Jean's house, thoroughly inspected her basement, and proposed the solution of our WaterGuard Below the Floor Drain and CleanSpace Wall System Vapor Barrier. Jean was confident in both products and systems, so she went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Raul B., and his crew began the project by breaking out the concrete floor perimeter, forming a trench. In the trench, our crew installed our WaterGuard, which is an interior drainage system that prevents mud clogs and collects water leakage from basement walls. Next, our crew installed our CleanSpace Wall System Vapor Barrier, which is designed to prevent water from seeping through the walls and save money on energy costs. To complete the project, our crew filled the open-floor gaps with river rock and applied a new layer of concrete over them. 

Jean was happy with the project and could no longer sense the musty odors! 

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A homeowner in Chippewa Falls, WI was cleaning his basement when he noticed one of the wall's base panels was damp. He began to check the other walls and became concerned when he found the same issue throughout the whole basement. He decided not wait and let the issue continue growing worse and immediately began searching for solutions. The homeowner came across the American Waterworks and was interested in signing up for one of our FREE estimate appointments. We decided to send over Design Specialist Daniel Reinke to take a look at the basement and give his recommendations. Daniel explained that with this kind of issue, the basement needed to be fully waterproofed with the installation of our WaterGuard system around the basement perimeter. He explained that our WaterGuard is the premier choice for below-floor drains, as it stays on top of the footing and out of the "mud zone" where other drains of it's kind normally clog. The homeowner was pleased that there was a solution and agreed to the recommendations. When it was time for the installations, Foreman Lane Schlobohm crew arrived at the home, ready to complete the project. Lane and his crew successfully installed the WaterGuard and the homeowner was beyond happy to have a clean water-free basement back.

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A Plainview, MN, homeowner noticed that each time it rained, he could see tiny droplets of water entering his basement walls and eventually resting on his basement floor. Not wanting the issue to persist, he reached out to American Waterworks, as we had done work on his home before. He called our office to claim a FREE estimate, and several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ryan K, headed to the home. 

Ryan took his time inspecting the basement, and when he finished, he met with the homeowners to deliver his recommendations. Ryan explained that because of how and where the water was entering, he was recommending two of our products to address the problem. First, Ryan wanted to install our WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement. He explained that our WaterGuard is a unique French drain that gets installed below the floor slab but atop the footing of the foundation of the home. This way, the drain stays out of the mud zone, where other drains of its kind tend to clog. It works to collect water entering through the floor and the wall, directing it to the appropriate disposal site. Because the homeowner had a previous system installed, Ryan informed him that the WaterGuard could be connected to their existing sump pump. Next, Ryan wanted to use our CleanSpace to address the water entering through the wall. This 100% waterproof plastic vapor barrier is the perfect solution for unfinished basement walls. The plastic-like material gets adhered directly to the walls, and works to direct water down into the WaterGuard, and eventually to the sump pump. The homeowner liked that the new recommended system could work with the previously installed sump pump, and decided to schedule the project for several weeks later. 

On the day of the project, our Production team, led by their Foreman, Jorge M, installed 150 ft of WaterGuard and 146ft of CleanSpace throughout the basement. Now, our customer can enjoy their dry, healthy space! 

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