Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Bill B. in Rudd, IA noticed that the north side of his basement was taking on water during heavy rains. Bill had tried numerous quick fixes, but nothing he tried was a permanent solution. He decided to call the waterproofing experts at American Waterworks to receive a FREE estimate. We sent one of our Design Specialists, Mac Cole, to his home to inspect his basement and provide him with the best long-term solution. Bill was pleased with Mac’s thorough plan, so he scheduled the installation of our waterproofing system.

Our Foreman, Juan Pena, and his crew installed our WaterGuard drainage system. They removed a section of the concrete floor around the perimeter and created a drainage trench. The WaterGuard is then placed within the trench and filled back with rock to fill the gaps. This keeps the drainage system out of the “mud zone”, where drains can clog. Then, they installed a SuperSump sump pump system which is engineered to help keep the basement dry and healthy for extended periods of time, even in times of heavy water intrusion. The water now properly flows through the drainage system and is then discharged from the home through the sump pump. Bill is now enjoying a dry, healthier basement!

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A homeowner in Osage, IA had some concerns about the old sump pump in her utility room because she had checked it recently and noticed there was waste inside. She knew this wasn't a good sign, so she went online in hopes of finding a waterproofing service in her area. The American Waterworks company website stood out to her because of our 3 sump pump system and FREE no-obligation estimates, so she signed up for her own. One of our Service Technicians, Julio Murillo, later arrived at the home to inspect the current sump pump and prepare his recommendation. Julio suggested that our TripleSafe sump pump system be installed because it is the most reliable water pumping system with triple the protection of a normal pump. The homeowner was relieved to hear that something could be done and agreed to the installation. Later, one of our Foremen, Diego Barrientos, went to the site to carry out the installation. The homeowner was impressed with the work our team members did and glad she had contacted us for help on this project.

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A homeowner from Osage, IA, was dealing with an issue in his basement. Each time it rained, the homeowner could see water trickling down the wall, creating a pool of water at the base of the wall. The homeowner took to the internet to search for 'leaky basement repair near me' and quickly found American Waterworks. He was impressed with other work we had done in his area and decided to sign up for his FREE estimate. 

Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ryan M, headed out to the home. When Ryan arrived, he wasted no time getting down into the basement to evaluate the space. Upon conclusion, Ryan met with the homeowner to deliver his recommendations. First, Ryan commended the homeowner for taking action. He explained that leaky basements don't get better over time, in fact, they only worsen and become more costly to fix down the road. He went on to say that he had a plan for the basement. He began by recommending our CleanSpace vapor barrier, a 100% waterproof tarp-like material that gets adhered directly to the unfinished walls, functioning to direct water entering through the wall downward and into our WaterGuard, Ryan's second recommendation. WaterGuard is a unique French drain that is installed below the basement floor around the perimeter of the basement. It sits atop the footing of the foundation for optimal water flow. This drain acts as a channel for both the water trickling down the wall behind the CleanSpace, and water entering through the floor joints, directing it to the appropriate disposal site. While Ryan had been in the basement, he noticed that the basement lacked a means of disposing of unwanted water, so his final recommendation was our TripleSafe sump pump, the most reliable pump in our lineup. This powerful pump offers three levels of protection for both your basement's health and your peace of mind. The homeowner was impressed with Ryan's proposal and plan for the space and decided to move forward with scheduling. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Arturo M, and his team installed 97 ft of WaterGuard, 97 ft of CleanSpace, and 1 TripleSafe sump. Now, our customer can head into the first melt of Spring with confidence that his basement is properly defended against unwanted water! 

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Heather C. Of Durand, WI had water leaking from the walls of her basement, causing her to worry about water moisture and mold build-up. She called our office line and scheduled a FREE estimate with our Design Specialist, Dustin. Dustin went to her home, carefully inspected her problems, and drew up a solution that worked for her needs and budget. Heather got all of her questions answered and was confident in Dustin's proposal, so he went ahead with the project and scheduled a date for the installation. 

Our Foreman, Raul, and his production team began the project by breaking out the concrete floor perimeter with a jackhammer, forming a trench. In the trench, our team installed our WaterGuard Drainage System, which is made to prevent water and mud clogs, collect all water seepage from basement walls, and serve as an underground drain in coordination with the sump pump. Next, Raul and his team installed our CleanSpace Wall System Vapor Barrier around the basement wall perimeter, which is made to prevent mold and mildew and gives the basement a clean and neat appearance. To complete the project, our team covered the open floor gaps with pea gravel and applied new gravel over them. Heather was happy with the work that was completed and had a great experience! 

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Rita H. in Rockford, IA was tired of dealing with a wet basement after every heavy rain and snow melt. It was starting to cause damage to her home, and she knew she needed to find a permanent solution. She contacted American Waterworks, and we sent one of our Design Specialists, Pete Wangen, to meet with her and propose a unique solution for her home. 

Our Foreman, Austin Lucas, and his production crew installed 112 feet of our WaterGuard drainage system around the perimeter of the basement, and our recommended TripleSafe sump pump in the corner. Water is now properly guided through the WaterGuard to the sump pump, and from there, it is expelled from the home. Rita was happy with the results, and glad she chose to invest in the long-term protection of her home.