Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Laura S. of Cottage Grove, MN was interested in getting an Egress Window installed in her basement. She heard about the great work that American Waterworks does, so she scheduled a FREE estimate with our team. She was confident in the bid and placement of the window, so she got a date scheduled for the project. 

Our Foreman and his crew measured and broke out the space for the window, installed the window, applied spray foam and caulk around the window sill to prevent air flow, and ensured that Laura was happy with the work that was done and all expectations were met. 

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Jamie and Mary D. of Northfield, MN had water leaking into their basement, making them feel nervous about living in their home. They heard from their neighbor about American Waterworks so they called our office staff and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Jared Bruns. Jared went to her home, carefully examined the basement, and came up with a solution and design that they could understand. Jamie and Mary were both very comfortable with the proposal, so they went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Dylon VanCanneyt, and his production team began the project by cutting out the concrete floor perimeter with a jackhammer, forming a trench. In the trench, our crew installed our WaterGuard System which is made to prevent water clogs, serve as an underground drain, and collect water leakage from basement walls. Next, our crew installed our CleanSpace Wall Vapor Barrier around the basement wall perimeter, which is made to prevent mold and humidity, cover any holes or divots, and serve as an extra wall protectant. Lastly, our team installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump System, which provides three layers of protection and solves all three water problems in one system. To complete the project, Dylon and his crew covered the open gaps with rock and replaced the concrete. Jamie was very happy with the project and had a remarkable experience from beginning to end! 

A homeowner from Northfield, MN, was in the process of renovating his home for eventual resale. A huge portion of the work to be completed was replacing old and outdated egress windows to meet new building code requirements for emergency egress. The homeowner had no idea who to contact for this project. Through his internet searches, he found our website. He was impressed with our Rockwell egress well, and decided to schedule his FREE estimate. Several weeks later, Tony B, one of our Design Specialists, headed out to the home. 

Tony completed his inspection and then met with the homeowner to deliver his recommendation, our RockWell window well. RockWell offers an attractive alternative to ugly window wells while providing a safe, code-compliant basement egress. Click the arrows below to learn more about the features and benefits of our egress window wells. RockWell window wells are a one-piece, rigid construction that will not collapse from backfill or allow water to leak through the well walls. They’re UV stable, rust, and rot-proof, and stand up to extreme temperatures. Our egress window wells meet the IRC Egress Code Requirements, providing you and your family with a direct escape from any of the inhabited rooms in your basement. RockWell’s egress window wells feature durable, built-in steps that make it easy for your family to escape from your basement in the event of an emergency. We also offer safety ladders for our Premier series window wells. A polycarbonate safety cover keeps leaves and debris out while allowing natural sunlight and fresh outside air to enter your basement. While they are not intended for continual foot traffic, the 10mm fluted polycarbonate cover will hold up to 500 lbs. of weight and prevent family members from accidentally falling into the window well. The homeowner liked the sound of new and updated means of egress, and scheduled the job on the spot. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Jose C, led his team through the successful replacement of the two old window wells. Now our customer can confidently resell his home knowing that his home is up to code!

A Northfield, MN, homeowner was facing an issue with his basement. Each time it rained, the homeowner was left with standing water in his space due to leaky walls. He took to the internet to search for 'basement leak repair near me' and quickly found the American Waterworks website. He was impressed with our reviews and photo sets and decided to sign up for his FREE estimate. 

Several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Dustin L, was headed out to the home to perform his inspection. At the end of his walkthrough, he met with the homeowner to inform him that we had a solution to his damp basement nightmares. Dustin recommended a combination of our products. First, he recommended our CleanSpace vapor barrier, a 100% tarp-like material that gets installed directly to the unfinished walls of the basement, functioning to catch water entering through holes and cracks in the wall, directing it downward and into our perimeter drain, WaterGuard. This unique French drain is inconspicuously installed below the floor of the basement, atop the footing of the foundation, and works to give the water draining down the wall from the CleanSpace, and water entering through floor joints, a channel to flow freely to a disposal site. Dustin had noted that the basement lacked a sump system, so he recommended our SuperSump plus sump system, an affordable yet effective means of riding your basement of unwanted water. The homeowner needed some time to think about Dustin's proposal but ended up calling back a week or so later to set a date for installation. 

About a month later, our Foreman, Luis D, and his team were in the basement of the home installing our systems. When they had finished, the team had effortlessly placed 50ft of WaterGuard, 1 SuperSump plus sump pump, and 47 ft of CleanSpace. Now, our customer can breathe a bit easier knowing his basement is properly defended against water! 

Have you noticed standing water in your basement? Click HERE to find out which of our products is the right fit for you and your home! 

A customer from Farmington, MN got in contact with us when they began to notice that their downstairs block window well was beginning to show signs of failing. They fear that if they left the issue alone, they would run the risk of severely compromising the structural integrity of the retaining wall, which would cause the basement to be inescapable in case of emergency. When they called in, we set them up with our FREE estimate, entitling them to a free, no-obligation estimate by one of our Design Specialists. Once the appointment was set, one of our Design Specialists, Josh, headed out to the property to assess the damage. Once he completed his walkthrough, he was able to make his recommendations. He told the homeowner that her best bet would be to let our crews install a RockWell window well. Josh explained that this well offers an attractive alternative to ugly window wells while providing safe, code-compliant basement egress. Our customer agreed and work began shortly after. 

Our Foreman, Gabriel, and his crew began the process by excavating around the already in-place window. Next, they installed the RockWell and secured it in place. Finally, they added a cover to keep leaves and debris out while allowing natural sunlight into the space. Once the job was done our customer was thrilled to know they could go back to using their basement without worries of it not being up to code!