Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Beautiful Basement Transformation in Jackson, MN

Ryan R. in Jackson, MN consistently had water leaking into his basement each time they experienced heavy rain. Ryan’s son was suffering from severe allergies and he believed that the wet basement was a large contributing factor. He wanted to completely gut and finish the basement to make it a healthier, usable space. He knew from his neighbors that we were the right company to fix his problem because we had previously waterproofed their home. He contacted us to receive a free estimate, so we sent one of our Design Specialists, Eric Hazelton, to his home to inspect his basement and develop the best solution for his needs. Ryan chose to have a full perimeter of our waterproofing system installed because he knew the importance of keeping the basement dry and getting it done right the first time. He also had 3 bowing walls in his basement, so Eric recommended wall anchors and wall defense to support and protect his walls before he finished the basement. Our production team started the installation by removing the concrete around the perimeter of the basement floor to create a trench for the WaterGuard and sump pump. Then, they laid the WaterGuard drainage system and connected it to the TripleSafe sump pump so that water can properly flow through the drainage system and then be expelled from the home through the sump pump. They removed the old basement windows and installed the EverLast Basement Windows and SunHouse Window Wells. Then, they installed 7 wall anchors through the damaged walls and secured them into the soil outside of the home to support the walls. They also installed wall defense on a separate wall to prevent the wall from bowing in the future. Lastly, they replaced the concrete on the basement floor and installed Basement to Beautiful wall panels and sprayed the rim joists with our spray foam insulation to make the basement a dry, energy-efficient space. Ryan was impressed with the results and is glad he invested in protecting his basement before finishing that space. He is glad he chose American Waterworks to restore his foundation and waterproof his basement! Click here to receive a FREE estimate!

Before Waterproofing and Foundation Repair

The basement was taking on water where the wall meets the floor and through the block foundation.

Original Basement Window

The old windows were not energy efficient, and they were not protecting the basement from the elements outside.

EverLast Basement Window and SunHouse Window Well

These EverLast windows are energy-efficient, vinyl-framed replacement windows. Designed with double-paned, low-E glass, they are much more energy efficient than the single-paned, steel-framed windows that are the industry standard. The SunHouse Window Well enclosure makes the basement a brighter space, while keeping dirt and debris out.

Basement to Beautiful Wall Panels

These wall panels are used to insulate the basement and keep it dry.

During Installation of Discharge Line

The crew is burying the discharge line beneath the soil.

Discharge Line Installed

The discharge line has been installed in the yard under the soil. This is where the water from the basement exits the home.

Waterproofing is complete

Once the panels were secured to the walls, they replaced the concrete on the floor. Ryan is now enjoying a dry, healthier basement! He is excited to begin finishing the space.