Damp Basement Gets a Solution in Prior Lake, MN

Monday, September 23rd, 2024 by Elena Druktainis

Challenge

A Prior Lake, MN, homeowner noticed that his basement wall was leaking after a strong storm rocked the area. Not wanting the issue to worsen, he decided to get in touch with American Waterworks and set up his FREE estimate appointment. A few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Nick S, headed out to the home.

Solution

Once Nick completed his walkthrough, he informed the homeowner that he was right to call us. Nick explained that water intrusion issues don't get better with time but rather with quick action. He went on to say that we could fix the issue with the help of our WaterGuard. Our WaterGuard system is an award-winning, patented below-floor drain that rests on a bed of drainage stone on top of the foundation footing. By installing the WaterGuard in this area, it's kept out of the "mud-zone", the point where clogged drains are common. The unique shape and large drain openings of WaterGuard also aid in preventing clogs in the system. The homeowner liked the sound of Nick's plan and scheduled the job to be completed a few weeks later.

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Raul B, made quick work of the installation and ended up installing 156 ft of WaterGuard throughout the basement. Now our customer can enjoy a worry-free basement!