Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

A customer from Mason City, IA gave us a call when a rental property of his began to take on water in the basement near the base of the wall. Our customer was worried about the damage that the water could do to the structural integrity of the home. Upon further inspection, he also noticed that the problem wall was beginning to bow inwards, showing the first signs of failure. When he got in contact with us he used his FREE estimate to have one of our Design Specialists, Josh, out to the property to assess the situation. Once Josh completed his thorough inspection, he made recommendations as to how we could help. To address the failing wall, Josh recommended the use of our PowerBrace foundation wall repair system. He explained that these steel I-beams will stabilize the wall in its current position, without any further adjustments. He went on to say that over time the beams can be tightened, providing extra stability as the house shifts. To address the water intrusion, Josh recommended three of our products that would work hand in hand. First, he wanted to drape the walls in our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, a plastic tarp-like material that gets tacked to the wall, catching any water entering through cracks and porous holes. As the water drains down the plastic barrier, it deposits into Josh's second recommendation, our WaterGuard french drainage system. This discreet drainage option sits below the concrete floor of the basement, collecting the water draining down the wall caught by the CleanSpace. It then works to funnel it to an external source, which Josh had recommended to be our TripleSafe sump pump. This sump pump, made of cast iron, is reliable, powerful, and can discharge 2,220 gallons of water per hour. Josh explained that together, these products would ensure the renter's basement would stay dry and stable for years to come. The customer agreed and work began shortly after. 

Our Production crew, led by our Foreman, Kiko, ended up installing 11 PowerBrace, 54ft of WaterGuard, 30 ft of CleanSpace, and 1 TripleSafe sump pump in the basement of the home. Now our customer can have faith in his rental property! 

A homeowner in Mason City, IA was worried about the state of his basement floors. With all of the heavy rainfall they had been having, their older home was taking in some water in the basement area. As a result, the floors had been damaged and worn down. Not wanting the problems to worsen if left unattended, he decided to find a company that could help. During his search, he found the American Waterworks website and signed up for one of our FREE no-obligation estimates. One of our Design Specialists, Trevor Simmons, went to the home where he carried out a detailed inspection of the basement. The damage to the floors was noticeable and Trevor was eager to help stop the issue and prevent it from happening to the basement again. The homeowner was glad to hear of plans for the installation of a WaterGuard perimeter drain system and agreed for the project to begin. Our Foreman, Victor Salvador, and his crew later arrived at the site to carry out the installation of the new drain system. The homeowner was so happy to hear that no more water would leak into the basement and ruin the floors again. 

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A homeowner in Mason City, IA, was cleaning their basement when they discovered several damp spots. Unsure of the source, the homeowner began investigating a little closer. The homeowner noticed the water was near the north basement wall. Knowing they needed a professional opinion, the homeowner began looking for the best waterproofing company in their area. The homeowner realized they were neighbors with one of our Design Specialists, Brady, so they took a closer look at our company. Impressed with our ratings, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate with Brady. After Brady arrived at the home, he began his thorough basement walk-through. Brady discovered the homeowner's current system is not properly pumping water. Once he told the homeowner of his findings, he could provide them with a solution. Brady recommended installing a buried discharge line outside the home. Trusting their opinion, the homeowner agreed with these suggestions. Once approved, Brady sent the plans back to the office to build the project. Next, they were sent to our Foreman, Diego, and his crew and they traveled to the home to begin. After their arrival, Diego and his crew started by prepping the home and yard for the discharge line installation. The crew dug a line from the home to the outside drain 16 feet away from the home. The crew placed and covered the discharge line. Once it was secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was thankful for the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to provide its homeowners peace of mind.  

A homeowner in Mason City, IA, was inspecting their home following a heavy storm and they discovered a one of their walls was damp. After removing the insulation, the homeowner discovered a large crack that was leaking water. Concerned about the long-term effects it may have on their home, the homeowner knew they needed a professional fix. After comparing several companies, the homeowner's eye was caught by our high ratings and reviews. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate. After the estimate was set, we sent one of our Design Specialists, Ryan, to the home to begin. Ryan arrived at the home and introduced himself to the homeowners. The homeowner showed Ryan the large crack in their wall. After taking a closer look, Ryan recommended closing off and covering the crack. The homeowner agreed with Ryan, so he sent the plans to our Logistics team to build the project. Once the project was built, they sent the proposal to our Foreman, Diego, and his crew. Next, Diego and his crew arrived at the home and began the project. The crew cleaned the area around the crack and then installed the FlexiSpan Wall System. Flexispan will never dry out or crack over time. Once the FlexiSpan was installed, the crew covered it with CleanSpace. Diego and his crew successfully installed all the products in the home, so they cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was relieved to know their wall was no longer at risk of long-term damage. American Waterworks is happy to repair its homeowner's cracked walls. 

A homeowner in Mason City, IA, was concerned after finding water damage along the perimeter of the basement. Worried the issue would worsen, the homeowner knew they needed to find a solution. The homeowner wanted to have the best waterproofing company resolve their issue, so they asked a local Facebook group for any recommendations. Several of the members recommended the homeowner work with us, American Waterworks. Interested in learning more, the homeowner decided to visit our website and take a closer look at our services. Impressed with our work, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent one of our Iowa-based Design Specialists, Brady, to the home. Brady arrived at the home and began his thorough investigation of the basement. Following his thorough investigation, Brady determined the water was sneaking in around the perimeter. To stop the water intrusion from continuing, Brady recommended installing several waterproofing products. The homeowner knew this was their best plan, so they agreed with Brady's recommendations. After they received the stamp of approval, the plans were sent to our Logistics team to build the project. The Logistics team built the project and assigned it to our Foreman, Kevin, and his crew. Once they received the plans, Kevin and his crew traveled to the home and began the installation. First, Kevin and his crew installed WaterGuard around the entire basement perimeter. Once the WaterGuard was secured, Kevin and his crew shifted their focus to taking out the old sump pump and replacing it with the SuperSump+. Next, the crew dug a feedline to connect the SuperSump+ to the WaterGuard system. Finally, the crew attached an IceGuard on the outside discharge line. After all the products were installed, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was in awe of the excellent work completed by the crew, so they left a lovely review. American Waterwork is happy to provide its customers peace of mind knowing their basement is protected.