Basement Waterproofing in Karlstad, MN
Challenge
When your home was built, the contractors designing it never meant for the basement to be a damp, musty, flooding space. But as time and the forces of nature continue to bear down on your foundation, it is bound to leak sooner or later. Basement flooding is a problem that can be solved quickly and because it is such a significant investment, it is something that should be taken care of sooner than later.
A female homeowner in Karlstad, MN had water leaking from her pre-existing sump pump, causing her to worry about flooding and other water damages. She knew a person who worked for American Waterworks so she called our office line and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Richie. Richie went to her home, inspected her problem, and came up with a solution that worked for her and her budget. She was confident in Richie's design, so she went ahead with the project and scheduled an installation date.
Solution
To begin the installation, our Foreman, Corey, and his crew cut out the concrete around their pre-existing sump pump and replaced it with our TripleSafe Sump Pump System which is made with three levels of protection and solves all three water problems in one system. It is our most reliable sump pump that we provide for homeowners, and it comes with a battery back-up. Next, our team broke out the concrete floor perimeter, forming a trench. In the trench, our crew installed our WaterGuard System, in connection with the sump pump. Our WaterGuard System is made to prevent water clogs, serves as an underground drain, and collects water seepage from basement walls. To complete the installation, our team filled the open gaps with river rock and applied new concrete over it. The homeowner was happy with the installation and had a remarkable experience!
When you have a perimeter drainage system installed in your home, your sump pump is your main line of defense against a basement flood. If you cannot count on your sump system to be powerful or reliable enough, then you cannot count on a dry basement.
Project Summary
Contractor: American Waterworks
Products Installed: WaterGaurd Drainage System and TripleSafe Sump Pump System
