Calmar, IA, Water Damaged Basement Repaired

Friday, February 16th, 2024 by Mattie Slavin

Challenge

A homeowner in Calmar, IA, realized their basement was struggling from water intrusion. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner knew they needed to find a permanent solution to their issues. The homeowner looked into waterproofing companies near Calmar, IA, and one of the first companies to catch their eye was us, American Waterworks. After reviewing their website, the homeowner knew we were the best option for their home. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate.

Solution

After the estimate was set, we sent one of our Design Specialists, Brady, to the home to take a closer look at the basement. Brady completed a thorough inspection of the basement. During his inspection, Brady discovered the water was coming from the perimeter of the basement. To stop the water intrusion from continuing, Brady recommended installing WaterGuard, replacing the sump pump, and adding a dehumidifier. Knowing this was their best option, the homeowner decided to go ahead with Brady's recommendations. Next, Brady passed the plans on to our office and they scheduled the project. Once the project date came, our Foreman, Matt, and his crew traveled to the home to begin the installation. First, Matt and his crew began by installing WaterGuard around the basement perimeter. WaterGuard is our innovative below-floor drain system that is specifically engineered to fix basement water problems. Next, the crew took out the old sump pump and replaced it with the SuperSump+ sump pump, one of the most reliable sump pumps on the market. Then, the crew shifted their focus to attaching CleanSpace to the unfinished basement walls. CleanSpace is a quick and economical way to encapsulate basement walls. Finally, Matt and his crew installed an Aprilaire, a high-capacity solution that can help you achieve complete comfort through humidity control. As soon as all the products were secured, the crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew, so they left a kind review. If you notice your basement needs a waterproofing makeover, sign up for your FREE estimate today!