Before & After

Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

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Leaking Basement Waterproofed in Clear Lake, IA

A homeowner in Clear Lake, IA, had noticed some water seepage along the floors of their basement and was concerned for their home. Remembering the foundation repair we did to their garage several years ago, the homeowner decided to look into our website to confirm that we do basement waterproofing. After the confirmation, the homeowner contacted us to schedule their FREE basement waterproofing estimate. 

In less than a week, one of our Design Specialists arrived at the home for the inspection. During the inspection, our Design Specialist noticed some water leakage along the edges of the floor and some mold growth along the walls. To fix this issue, the homeowner was recommended WaterGuard, our drainage system, CleanSpace, our vapor wall barrier, SuperSump+, our reliable sump pump system, and IceGuard, our anti-freeze discharge line. The homeowner happily agreed to the recommendations and decided to move forward with the project.

In a couple of months, our Foreman, Kiko P., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew installed 90ft of WaterGuard and CleanSpace, 1 SuperSump+, and 1 IceGuard. After they were done, the crew cleaned up their equipment and left the home.

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Wet Basement Resolved in Calmar, IA

Following heavy rainfall, a homeowner in Calmar, IA, knew they needed to inspect their basement for any damage. The homeowner went to the basement and made a startling discovery, several wet spots throughout the basement. Knowing this would only worsen, the homeowner knew they needed to find a lasting solution. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner began looking into basement waterproofing companies near Calmar, IA. Our stellar reviews and ratings immediately caught the homeowner's attention, so they went to our website and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent one of our Iowa-based Design Specialists, Brady, to the home to begin the estimate appointment. During his investigation, Brady found that several areas in the basement where water was sneaking in. Brady completed the estimate appointment and was able to provide the homeowner with a solution to the issue. After hearing Brady's proposal, the homeowner knew this was their best option, so they agreed. Brady sent the plans to our Office, then they passed the plans along to our Foreman, Juan, and his crew. Once they received the proposal, Juan and his crew traveled to Calmar and began the waterproofing project. First, Juan and his crew started by installing WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement. Next, the crew took out the old sump pump and replaced it with the SuperSump+. Once the SuperSump+ was secured, the crew dug a feedline to connect the WaterGuard to the new sump. Finally, the crew attached CleanSpace to the unfinished basement walls. Juan and his crew wrapped up the project and left the basement better than they arrived. The homeowner was impressed with the transformation done by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to transform its customer's basements and eliminate any water intrusion issues. 

Failing Wall And Water Leakage in Basement Fixed in Waseca, MN

A homeowner in Waseca, MN, had water leaking into his basement and cracks forming along the walls which concerned him about the potential damage to his home. He quickly began searching for services in the area and came upon American Waterworks through our website. After browsing our Before and After photos of Waterproofing Basements and Foundation Repair, he contacted us to claim his FREE estimate and scheduled a date with one of our experts.

Our Design Specialist, Lance S., arrived at the home and conducted a thorough inspection of the basement. He explained that one of the causes of a wet basement is the "clay bowl" effect. When excavated soil is replaced around a completed foundation, it isn't as dense and tightly packed as undisturbed soil further away. As a result, when it rains, water collects in the soil, putting pressure on foundation walls and causing it to crack. Water then forces itself through the cracks into the basement. To address this issue, Lance recommended our GeoLock anchors,CarbonArmor, WaterGuard, TripleSafe Sump Pump, IceGuard, and CleanSpace. The homeowner was happy to proceed, and Lance's design was sent to our Foreman, Diego B. 

Our Foreman, Jesus C., and Diego B., and their crew arrived at the home on separate days for the installations. To waterproof the basement, the crew installed 127 feet of WaterGuard. These are placed around the perimeter of the basement by hammering into the floor. Next, rocks are placed in the holes, and the WaterGuard is positioned on the top, connecting to the sump pump. Once set, the concrete is poured back on top of the installation. The TripleSafe sump pump provides three levels of protection for your basement. One pump is installed at the lowest level, capable of discharging 2,200 gallons of water per hour. The second pump is installed a little bit higher to act as a backup if the primary pump fails or is overwhelmed with heavy water. The third pump is installed at the highest level in case of power outages. Additionally, two IceGuards were installed outside the home to eject water away from the foundation. Our IceGuards are designed not to freeze during cold temperatures, unlike traditional discharge lines. The crew also installed CleanSpace, a plastic wall vapor barrier, on the walls to prevent mold growth. In total, they installed a total of 127 feet of CleanSpace. For foundation repair, the crew installed 18 GeoLock wall anchors. The anchors are installed by digging a hole in undisturbed soil several feet away from the foundation. The first GeoLock anchor is placed inside and attached to the interior wall, with both anchors connected by a small steel pole. The GeoLocks permanently stabilize the foundation walls and can be adjusted to straighten the walls over time. Finally, 7 CarbonArmors were installed on the remaining walls. The installation process involves cleaning the walls, applying epoxy, and securing the CarbonArmor straps on top. After everything was installed, the crew cleaned up their equipment and left the home, leaving the homeowner with peace of mind.

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Wet Leaking Basement Waterproofed in Dawson, MN

A homeowner in Dawson, MN, had noticed walls weeping in their basement and was concerned they might have a wet basement issue. Knowing that their basement needed expert attention, the homeowner began searching for basement waterproofing in Dawson, MN, and found us. The homeowner then contacted us to schedule their FREE basement waterproofing estimate. 

In less than a week, our Design Specialist, Dylan W., arrived at the home for the inspection. During the inspection, Dylan noticed some water stains along the walls and edges of the floor. After reporting his findings to the homeowner, Dylan created a proposal recommending WaterGuard, SuperSump+, IceGuard, CleanSpace, and Aprilaire. The homeowner happily agreed, and Dylan's design was sent to our logistics team to coordinate.

In a couple of months, our Foreman, Kiko P., and his crew arrived to carry out the installation. The crew installed 77ft of WaterGuard and CleanSpace, 1 SuperSump+, 1 IceGuard, and 1 Aprilaire. After they were done, the crew cleaned up their equipment and left the home.

Now, our customer can have a dry basement! Noticed water leaks? Click HERE to schedule your FREE estimate today!

De Soto, WI, Water Damaged Basement Repaired

A homeowner in De Soto, WI, knew it was time to repair their water-damaged basement. Knowing they could not repair the issue themselves, the homeowner began looking into "basement waterproofing near me". After comparing several waterproofing companies in their area, the homeowner's eye was only caught by one company, American Waterworks. After seeing our top-of-the-line waterproofing products, the homeowner knew their project would be in the right hands. Since they were already on our website, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner prepared for the arrival of our Design Specialist, Ryan. The following week, Ryan traveled to De Soto to begin the inspection. After he arrived, Ryan introduced himself to the homeowner and began the detailed evaluation. During his inspection, Ryan confirmed that several areas were suffering from water intrusion. To prevent the issue from worsening, Ryan recommended installing several waterproofing products throughout the basement. After hearing Ryan's recommendations, he knew it was their best plan of action. Next, Ryan sent the proposal to our Logisitcs team to build and schedule the project. Once the Logistics team had settled the final details, they assigned their project to our Foreman, Kiko, and his crew. A few weeks later, Kiko and his crew traveled to the home to start the installation. First, Kiko and his crew began by installing WaterGuard around the basement perimeter. Once the WaterGuard was secured, the crew shifted their focus to taking out the old sump pump and replacing it with the TripleSafe sump pump. Finally, the crew completed the project by attaching CleanSpace to the unfinished basement walls. After the products were secured, Kiko and his crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was given peace of mind knowing their basement was properly waterproofed. American Waterworks is glad to provide its customers peace of mind knowing their basements are dry and secure. 

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American Waterworks
1307 Valleyhigh Dr NW
Rochester, MN 55901
1-507-200-2737


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4119 14th Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
1-701-419-8222


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19960 Saint Francis Blvd
Anoka, MN 55303
1-763-309-9944
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