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Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa Basement Waterproofing &
Foundation Repair
French Drain Tile System in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin
DISADVANTAGES OF FRENCH DRAINS
The disadvantages of old-fashioned French drain, or drain tile, systems are numerous. In basement waterproofing applications, they must be installed deep in the ground at footer level. This often involves removal of porches, decks, sidewalks and shrubbery. Underground electrical wires, water lines, sewer pipes, gas lines and other below-grade utilities can be quite dangerous and can provide great complications during installation. You don’t really want to create another problem as a result of the one you’re trying to fix.
Here at American Waterworks, we provide waterproofing systems that install without invasive excavation and work to keep your basement dry all the time! Contact us today for a free basement waterproofing quote! We proudly serve Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, including Minneapolis, Rochester, Mason City, Sparta, Mankato and surrounding.
Even in the case of a successful installation, these type systems may have a limited, even temporary effective lifespan. Any time the soil is disturbed, it invites soil erosion. In the case of a deeply placed French drain, groundwater passes down through the freshly dug soil on the way to the drain tile, picking up sediments and debris. This loose, muddy water entering the drain tile can cause it to become clogged after prolonged use.
Care must also be taken to avoid digging too close to the foundation or delving lower than the footer level. Systems installed below footer level can cause undermining of the foundation’s support. This can cause further settling of the foundation and may lead to structural damage.
At American Waterworks we install our drainage system along the interior perimeter of the basement, with no excavation or potential damage to the foundation. Our drainage system does not clog with sediments or debris, and, unlike other interior perimeter drains, it will not leave a 1” open gap along the basement floor. To learn more, call or e-mail American Waterworks today for a free wet basement repair estimate!
Recent Testimonials
Their work was excellent.
Testimonial by Mike K. from Kenyon, Minnesota
They did a great job installing the system.
Testimonial by Gordon K. E from Pipestone, Minnesota
Areas we serve:
Allamakee
Dorchester, IA
Harpers Ferry, IA
Lansing, IA
New Albin, IA
Postville, IA
Waterville, IA
Waukon, IA
Bremer
Denver, IA
Frederika, IA
Janesville, IA
Plainfield, IA
Readlyn, IA
Sumner, IA
Tripoli, IA
Waverly, IA
Chickasaw
Alta Vista, IA
Fredericksburg, IA
Ionia, IA
Lawler, IA
Nashua, IA
New Hampton, IA
North Washington, IA
Fayette
Arlington, IA
Clermont, IA
Elgin, IA
Fayette, IA
Hawkeye, IA
Maynard, IA
Oelwein, IA
Oran, IA
Randalia, IA
Saint Lucas, IA
Wadena, IA
Waucoma, IA
West Union, IA
Westgate, IA
Howard
Chester, IA
Cresco, IA
Elma, IA
Lime Springs, IA
Protivin, IA
Riceville, IA
Winneshiek
Calmar, IA
Castalia, IA
Decorah, IA
Fort Atkinson, IA
Highlandville, IA
Ossian, IA
Ridgeway, IA
Spillville, IA
Minnesota
Chisago
Almelund, MN
Center City, MN
Chisago City, MN
Harris, MN
Lindstrom, MN
North Branch, MN
Rush City, MN
Shafer, MN
Stacy, MN
Taylors Falls, MN
Wyoming, MN
Dakota
Burnsville, MN
Castle Rock, MN
Farmington, MN
Hampton, MN
Hastings, MN
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Lakeville, MN
Mendota, MN
Randolph, MN
Rosemount, MN
South Saint Paul, MN
Vermillion, MN
Dodge
Claremont, MN
Dodge Center, MN
Hayfield, MN
Kasson, MN
Mantorville, MN
West Concord, MN
Fillmore
Canton, MN
Chatfield, MN
Fountain, MN
Harmony, MN
Lanesboro, MN
Mabel, MN
Ostrander, MN
Peterson, MN
Preston, MN
Rushford, MN
Spring Valley, MN
Wykoff, MN
Freeborn
Albert Lea, MN
Alden, MN
Clarks Grove, MN
Conger, MN
Emmons, MN
Freeborn, MN
Geneva, MN
Glenville, MN
Hartland, MN
Hayward, MN
Hollandale, MN
Twin Lakes, MN
Goodhue
Cannon Falls, MN
Dennison, MN
Frontenac, MN
Goodhue, MN
Kenyon, MN
Pine Island, MN
Red Wing, MN
Wanamingo, MN
Welch, MN
Zumbrota, MN
Houston
Brownsville, MN
Caledonia, MN
Eitzen, MN
Hokah, MN
Houston, MN
La Crescent, MN
Spring Grove, MN
Mower
Adams, MN
Austin, MN
Brownsdale, MN
Dexter, MN
Elkton, MN
Grand Meadow, MN
Le Roy, MN
Lyle, MN
Racine, MN
Rose Creek, MN
Sargeant, MN
Taopi, MN
Waltham, MN
Olmsted
Byron, MN
Dover, MN
Eyota, MN
Oronoco, MN
Rochester, MN
Stewartville, MN
Ramsey
Saint Paul, MN
Rice
Dundas, MN
Faribault, MN
Kilkenny, MN
Lonsdale, MN
Morristown, MN
Nerstrand, MN
Northfield, MN
Warsaw, MN
Webster, MN
Steele
Blooming Prairie, MN
Ellendale, MN
Hope, MN
Medford, MN
Owatonna, MN
Wabasha
Kellogg, MN
Lake City, MN
Mazeppa, MN
Millville, MN
Plainview, MN
Reads Landing, MN
Wabasha, MN
Zumbro Falls, MN
Washington
Afton, MN
Bayport, MN
Cottage Grove, MN
Forest Lake, MN
Hugo, MN
Lake Elmo, MN
Lakeland, MN
Marine On Saint Croix, MN
Newport, MN
Saint Paul Park, MN
Scandia, MN
Stillwater, MN
Willernie, MN
Winona
Altura, MN
Dakota, MN
Homer, MN
Lewiston, MN
Minnesota City, MN
Rollingstone, MN
Saint Charles, MN
Stockton, MN
Utica, MN
Winona, MN
