Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

A homeowner from Rochester, MN, faced a problem with his sump pump. The system was old and had trouble keeping up during heavy water intrusion, resulting in water leaking into his space. The homeowner had heard that American Waterworks provided basement waterproofing in Rochester, MN, and decided to give us a call to set up her FREE estimate. Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Tim S, was headed out to the home. 

When Tim arrived, he wasted no time getting into the home's basement to find the root of the issue. When Tim finished his inspection, he met with the homeowner to deliver his recommendations. First, Tim wanted to address the water entering the space with the help of our CleanSpace vapor barrier. Tim explained that CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof tarp-like material that gets installed directly on the unfinished walls of the basement. It works to trap water entering through holes and cracks in the wall, directing it downward and feeding into Tim's second recommendation, our WaterGuard drainage system. Our WaterGuard is a unique French drain that gets installed below the floor of the basement, atop the footing of the foundation, to keep it out of the 'mud zone' where similar drains tend to clog. This drain functions to give water running down the wall and water coming up through the floor a channel to flow to a disposal site. While Tim had been in the basement, he had noticed the basement sump pump was old and outdated. So he recommended the installation of our SuperSump plus sump pump, an economical yet effective choice to rid a basement of water. Finally, Tim suggested the installation of our Foamax basement wall insulation and finishing panels, saying that 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. The homeowner liked all of the products Tim had presented to him, and signed on the spot. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Jose F, made quick work of the installation. When they had finished their long day, they had successfully installed 69ft of WaterGuard, 35 ft of Foamax and CleanSpace, and 1 SuperSump sump pump. Now, our customer is thrilled to know he no longer has to worry about an outdate system draining his basement down! 

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A resident of Rochester, MN, was looking into buying a property with an older sump pump already installed. Through his experience with the home, the system had never functioned, and he worried that when the rain returned, his basement would fall victim to unwanted water. Being a Rochester native, he knew that American Waterworks was the premier choice for basement waterproofing in Minnesota, so he called to set up his FREE estimate. 

Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ryan M, headed out to the home to see the outdated sump pump. After he concluded his estimate appointment, he met with the homeowner. He informed him that his suspicions were correct and that the sump pump would need replacement. Ryan wanted to give our customer the best shot as dry basement success, so he recommended our TripleSafe sump pump, the most reliable sump pump in our lineup. Ryan explained that the TripleSafe boasts three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. For normal functioning, the TripleSafe has a powerful Zoeller 1/3 horsepower sump pump set at the lowest level. For times of heavy water intrusion, or in case of primary pump failure, a second, more powerful Zoeller 1/2 horsepower pump set a bit higher in the liner will take over. The homeowner was thrilled with the recommendation and scheduled the job on the spot. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Diego B, and his team flawlessly installed 1 of our TripleSafe sump pumps in the basement of the home. Now, our customers can enjoy all the perks of a new home with none of the headaches that come with a damp basement! 

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Jennifer E. in Rochester, MN had water leaking into her basement. She was concerned about the damage that it was causing to her home and she was worried that their air quality was compromised, so she contacted American Waterworks to receive a free estimate. We sent one of our Design Specialists, Mike Radosevich, to her home to inspect her basement and design a solution. Mike worked closely with Jennifer to create the right waterproofing plan for her home. Jennifer liked the proposal that Mike presented to her, so she scheduled the installation.

Our Foreman, Hugo Sanchez, and his crew installed our WaterGuard drainage system around the perimeter of the basement. Then, they installed a SuperSump sump pump and our CleanSpace vapor barrier along the wall. 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. Our waterproofing system is backed by a lifetime warranty, so Jennifer has peace of mind that she chose the right solution to protect her basement for the long-term.

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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!