Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Asim K. in Rochester, MN had water seeping through the walls into his basement which was starting to cause damage to his property and creating a musty smell. He started to do some research and learned that American Waterworks is the leading contractor in basement waterproofing in the region and gave us a call. We sent our Design Specialist to his home to evaluate the situation and propose a unique solution to fit his needs. He approved of the plan and moved forward with the installation date. 

Our Foreman, Juan Pena, and the production crew started the installation by removing the concrete and laying 120 feet of the WaterGuard drainage system around the perimeter of the basement. Then, they installed the SuperSump sump pump and our CleanSpace vapor barrier along the walls. The drainage system now properly guides water to the sump pump, and from there the water is pushed through the discharge line and expelled from the home. Asim is glad he made the investment to protect his home. 

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Ellen T. in Rochester, MN was suffering from a wet basement. She had an older home, and the foundation leaked every time it rained. She was tired of dealing with the mess, and she was concerned about mold and other possible health implications. She contacted American Waterworks, and we sent one of our Design Specialists, Chad Johnson, to meet with her and develop a plan that would fit her needs. Ellen approved of the products and the waterproofing design, and she moved forward with the project. 

Our Foreman, Dylon VanCanneyt, and his production crew removed the concrete around the perimeter of the basement to make a trench for the 160 feet of our WaterGuard drainage system. Next, they installed our recommended TripleSafe sump pump in the corner, and our CleanSpace vapor barrier along the walls. Lastly, they filled back the gaps with rock, replaced the concrete, and cleaned up their work area. Water is now properly guided through the WaterGuard to the TripleSafe, and from there, it is expelled from the home. Ellen is thrilled with the results, and glad she made the investment to protect her home! 

A homeowner from Rochester, MN, got in touch with us one day after a particularly hard rainfall. She noticed that there was small droplets of water leaking down her wall and resting on her basement floor. She knew that water damage was not something to play around with, so she began her search for basement waterproofing in Rochester, MN. Through her online searches, she came across our website. She decided to sign up for one of our FREE estimates, and a few weeks later, Ryan P, one of our waterproofing Design Specialists, headed out to her home to see what could be done. 

Ryan completed a thorough inspection of the basement, and when he was finished, he met with the homeowner to deliver his recommendations. Because of the kind of basement and the severity of the water intrusion, Ryan recommended three of our products to help the homeowner's basement. First, Ryan wanted to use our CleanSpace vapor barrier. CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof plastic vapor barrier that gets applied directly to unfinished basement walls. It's durable, washable, and has anti-microbial protection called UltraFresh built right in! This innovative product works to collect water entering from cracks or holes in the wall, directing it downward and directly into a perimeter drain, which in this case, Ryan wanted to be our WaterGuard. WaterGuard is a unique French drain system that gets installed below the floor slab and atop the footing of the foundation. By placing the drain here, it stays out of the "mud zone" where other drains tend to clog. This drain works to collect water draining downward from CleanSpace, as well as from the floor, giving it a channel to flow freely to the appropriate disposal site. Because the basement lacked this site, Ryan was recommending our SuperSump sump pump. He explained that it's the perfect choice for an effective, yet economical solution. It is engineered to help keep the basement dry and healthy for extended periods, even in times of heavy water intrusion. The SuperSump® includes a powerful Zoeller® ⅓ horsepower cast-iron sump pump, capable of pumping 2,220 gallons of water per hour at an 8-foot head out of your basement. The homeowner liked the idea of all of our products working hand-in-hand, so she decided to schedule the installation for some time later. 

The day of the project rolled around and our installation crew, led by their Foreman, Kiko got right to work transforming the homeowner's basement. In the end, our team installed  ft36 of WaterGuard and CleanSpace, and 1 SuperSump sump pump. Now, our customer can enjoy the rainfall knowing her basement has the best line of defense against water intrusion! 

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A Rochester, MN, homeowner was dealing with a notoriously leaky attached garage. Standing water and leaky walls were just the tip of the iceberg. The homeowner also suspected that the walls of the garage were beginning to bow inward, indicating structural concerns. On the recommendation of a friend, she decided to call American Waterworks for her FREE estimate, and several weeks later, Ryan K, one of our Design Specialists, headed out to the home. 

Ryan took his time evaluating the garage and the surrounding landscaping. When he was finished, he was ready to make his recommendation. Ryan wanted to use several of our products to address the garage. First, Ryan wanted to use our Foamax wall panels. Insulating your basement walls with Foamax provides comfort and energy bill savings, while making your walls look clean and bright. Foamax is an advanced foam insulation panel that reduces condensation for exceptional moisture protection. Ryan also recommended to be our DryTrak drain pipe. Most foundations come in three pieces: walls, floor, and footing. Other foundations (called monolithic foundations) come with the floor and footing as one piece, and the walls are installed on top as a separate piece. Monolithic foundations have exceptionally thick floors around the edges. Jackhammering through these thick concrete floors is very time-consuming and creates a lot of dust! To avoid these issues, we recommend the DryTrak® Baseboard Drain Pipe System. This unique drain system is installed above the floor, eliminating the dust and labor of jackhammering. The DryTrak would connect to the appropriate disposal site, which Ryan recommended to be our TripleSafe sump pump. The TripleSafe is the most reliable sump pump system in our lineup, boasting 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. To address the failing wall, Ryan recommended our PowerBrace system. This system is a patented foundation wall repair system that's designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential to straighten walls over time.

These steel I-beams will stabilize the wall in its current position without any further adjustment. Over time, the PowerBrace™ System can be tightened to make bowing or tilting walls straighter and more vertical. The homeowner was thrilled to know that Ryan had found remedies for her garage, and decided to schedule the project for several weeks later. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Jeromy, led his team through the installation. In the end, they installed 3 PowerBraces, 65 ft of DryTrak, and 65 ft of Foamax throughout the space. Now, our customer can enjoy her basement without worries of unwanted water! 

Dan C. in Pepin, WI had severe water problems in the basement of his old farmhouse. Water was coming through the sandstone walls as well as the concrete floor. He contacted the waterproofing experts at American Waterworks to receive a FREE estimate. We sent one of our Design Specialists, Dustin Loftus to inspect his home and develop the right solution for his basement. He was pleased with the solution we recommended, so he scheduled to have our waterproofing system installed as soon as possible.

Our production crew removed the concrete around the perimeter of the basement floor as well as a thin line of concrete through the middle of the floor. They laid our WaterGuard drainage system, a lateral line, and a TripleSafe sump pump and then filled back the gaps in the floor with rock before replacing the concrete. Then, they installed our CleanSpace vapor barrier along the basement walls to keep moisture out and prevent from potential mold growth. Dan was pleased with the result and is now enjoying a dry, clean basement!

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